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MARTIN’S BLOG
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New Tasting Coming Soon In 1989 Christine and Dave Macdonald left their city lives behind to realise their dream of establishing a vineyard and winery. With caravan in tow the family embarked on a national tour to find the ideal winegrowing region and vineyard location. After settling in Marlborough they planted their vineyard by hand initially growing grapes for local wineries before creating their own wines under the Bladen name. Chris and Dave quickly developed a reputation for making exceptional cool climate wines. The Bladen name is derived from the names of Chris and Dave’s children – Blair and Deni – who were toddlers when the vineyard was developed. In 2008 Bladen Wines were voted as having the "Best Cellar Door" in Marlborough; a testament to the friendliness and hospitality of Chris and Dave. Visiting their cellar door and tasting their wines is a unique experience. www.bladen.co.nz WINES
Bladen Gewürztraminer 2008
Colour: Mid straw.
Nose: Heady aromas of ginger spice jasmine lychee and Turkish delight with delicate rose petals in the background. Palate: A rich full-bodied wine that has a soft oily texture on the palate full of lifted rose petal and spice flavours. Cellaring: Will reward a further 2-4 years cellaring. Serve: Lightly chilled Suggested Foods: An ideal accompaniment to Asian cuisine especially Thai or seafood.  View Full Details 
Bladen Pinot Gris 2008
Colour: Mid-straw
Nose: Bottled pear and nashi fruit flavours with of hints of rockmelon and nougat. Palate: Made in a dry style with an elegant creamy texture ripe stone-fruit and pear flavours and a long soft finish. Cellaring: Cellaring for 2-4 years will be rewarded. Serve: At cool room temperature or slightly chilled. Suggested Foods: This wine will make a perfect companion to pork and poultry dishes or enjoy with pâtés and hard cheeses. View Full Details 
Bladen Pinot Noir 2007
Colour: Deep ruby-garnet
Nose: Lifted dark fruit supporting spicy charry oak aromas and earthy undertones. Palate: A medium bodied elegant styled wine with a supple silky texture lifted morello cherry and plum fruit flavours and a long supple finish. Cellaring: Careful cellaring for 2-4 years will be rewarded. Serve: Room temperature with decanting. Suggested Foods: This wine is particularly well suited to game dishes braised lamb or hearty casseroles. View Full Details 
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