New Zealand Wine Review – Forrest, Marlborough, Pinot Gris, 2013

Aroma: Sweet autumn peaches and honeyed raisins.

Color: White gold and luminescent.

Consistency: A soft, light even gossamer film.

Taste: Cool and light citrus juices. Front of mouth. Light olive oil.

Cost: $NZD20

Quality rating: 2.5/5

Value rating: 2/5

Final words: Nice but maybe a little overpriced.

New Zealand Wine Review – Sileni, Hawke’s Bay, The Peak Syrah, 2013

Aroma: Very spicy, blackberries and cloves.

Color: Dark velvet chocolate red, almost black.

Consistency: Surprisingly light with very little film.

Taste: Soft, front of mouth, spring plums, field mushrooms and berries. Complex, warm and comforting.

Cost: $NZD18

Quality rating: 3/5

Value rating: 4/5

Final words: Very nice. I enjoyed this very much. Give me more.