This weeks wines are Wither Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2003 and Hunter's Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2002.
Wither Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2003. Wither Hills goes from strength to strength, delivering wines of striking quality at realistic prices. This Sauvignon Blanc beats the socks off pricier ones, with classic Marlborough lime and gooseberry intensity. From O'Briens; Vintry, Rathgar; Redmonds, Ranelagh; Martha's Vineyard, Rathfarnham; Higgins, Clonskeagh; Jus de Vine, Portmarnock; Sky & Ground, Wexford; O'Donovans, Cork; Vineyard, Galway; Gaffneys, Castlebar & Ballina, €13.99-€14.99.
Hunter's Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2002. From the team headed up by Jane Hunter, a Marlborough pioneer, this remains an enduring New Zealand classic - especially delicious in this vintage. Hints of cherries, raspberries, herbs and vanilla are wrapped together in a complex wine with a super texture, perky acidity and a gentle but persistent squeeze of tannin. Stylish and delicious. From Tesco; Superquinn; O'Briens; McCabes, Blackrock, Foxrock & Vaults, Harcourt St; Champers, Limerick; Harvest, Galway; O'Donovans, Cork; Fahys, Ballina and many others, about €18.99.