In the black
Rebecca Taylor
I am not a rugby fan but I do like a good party, and town is buzzing. I might even end up watching one of the games (it’s hard to avoid) but you’ll never catch me in an All Blacks jersey. I’m not rich enough to pay the prices Adidas is asking, and besides, most of my disposable income goes on wine.
For those of us out there who aren’t into rugby but feel somewhat bullied into showing the obligatory support for the boys in black, I have compiled a rather fanciful list of wines that will arguably send a message that you support the All Blacks. No effort required, no need to learn the names of the front row (and no, I have no idea), just wave one of these bottles around and say you’re doing your bit.
Well, it’s pretty obvious really - anything from Black Estate. I’ve written about this Waipara producer before, and their current releases are just as good as ever. They have a greyish label and “black” in big letters at the bottom. When people around you are screaming “go black!” you can just nod and reach for the bottle. When I reviewed their 2010 Riesling earlier this year I liked it, but found the acidity a bit frisky. As expected, it has calmed down a heap and is really rather delicious.
Tiki Pinot Gris 2010 - Ripe pear, fig and meal on the nose, the palate is quite textural, showing good fruit and a long, mealy finish. $27.00 Black label, iconography that is quintessentially kiwi, this is perfectly patriotic stuff. Even better, it’s good wine.
Tiwaiwaka Lucinda 2009 - Blackcurrant and spice on the nose, the palate is juicy and ripe, with fine tannins. Currently on special for $20.00 or so in a number of places! Beautiful black label with a silver fantail, this also has a silver border, which means you can use this for netball as well.
And what is more linked to the All Blacks, and to New Zealand in general than the haka? Taking iconography to a whole new level is Earth’s End Pinot Noir 2009 from Mount Edward in Central Otago. This has a fantastic label with all the words to Ka Mate and little figures of men doing all the moves. It’s not just a gimmick, the wine is incredibly reasonably priced, and yummy. Showing some gamey notes, dark cherry and a hint of smoke, this is quite full-textured wine. $32.00.
For those of us out there who aren’t into rugby but feel somewhat bullied into showing the obligatory support for the boys in black, I have compiled a rather fanciful list of wines that will arguably send a message that you support the All Blacks. No effort required, no need to learn the names of the front row (and no, I have no idea), just wave one of these bottles around and say you’re doing your bit.
Well, it’s pretty obvious really - anything from Black Estate. I’ve written about this Waipara producer before, and their current releases are just as good as ever. They have a greyish label and “black” in big letters at the bottom. When people around you are screaming “go black!” you can just nod and reach for the bottle. When I reviewed their 2010 Riesling earlier this year I liked it, but found the acidity a bit frisky. As expected, it has calmed down a heap and is really rather delicious.
Tiki Pinot Gris 2010 - Ripe pear, fig and meal on the nose, the palate is quite textural, showing good fruit and a long, mealy finish. $27.00 Black label, iconography that is quintessentially kiwi, this is perfectly patriotic stuff. Even better, it’s good wine.
Tiwaiwaka Lucinda 2009 - Blackcurrant and spice on the nose, the palate is juicy and ripe, with fine tannins. Currently on special for $20.00 or so in a number of places! Beautiful black label with a silver fantail, this also has a silver border, which means you can use this for netball as well.
And what is more linked to the All Blacks, and to New Zealand in general than the haka? Taking iconography to a whole new level is Earth’s End Pinot Noir 2009 from Mount Edward in Central Otago. This has a fantastic label with all the words to Ka Mate and little figures of men doing all the moves. It’s not just a gimmick, the wine is incredibly reasonably priced, and yummy. Showing some gamey notes, dark cherry and a hint of smoke, this is quite full-textured wine. $32.00.
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