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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 Botrytised Riesling 375ml 2011
Intense and quite luscious wine with a mix of botrytis honey and varietal tree fruit and citrus flavours. Balanced, complete wine that gets a tick in just about every box - Bob Campbell 5 Star and Top 5: Cuisine Magazine Dessert Wine Annual Tasting  View Full Details
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Bladen Gewurztraminer 2011
4 STARS IN CUISINE MAGAZINE 2013 Specifications: Alcohol: 14.5% Residual Sugar: 14.5 g/L pH: 3.67 Titratable Acidity: 3.6 g/L Viticulture: Climate: The early ripening season was cooler than average, resulting in a late flowering. However, warm dry conditions over budburst and later in the season lead to balanced yields, clean fruit and excellent flavours. Tasting Notes: Colour: Deep straw Nose: Spice, orange peel, Turkish delight and lychee. Palate A full-bodied, opulent wine with a characteristic rich, oily texture. Lychee, spice and Turkish delight flavours coat the palate and persist on the soft finish. Cellaring: Will reward a further 4-5 years cellaring. Serve: Lightly chilled Suggested Foods: An ideal accompaniment to Oriental cuisine, such as Thai or Chinese dishes. Also try with foie gras, smoked fish or mild blue cheeses. View Full Details
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Bladen Pinot Gris 2011
Colour: Light Gold Nose: Ripe pear and red apple with hints of fig and nougat.. Palate: Made in a dry style, with a soft, creamy texture, clean acidity and ripe fruit flavours. Cellaring: 2 – 4 years Serve: Lightly chilled Suggested Foods: This wine will make a perfect companion to pork and chicken dishes or enjoy with pâtés and hard cheeses. View Full Details
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Bladen Pinot Noir 2010
Colour: Mid-Ruby Nose: Ripe plum fruit supported by charry oak spice and savoury, gamey notes. Palate: The palate has an elegant and silky texture with a supple tannin structure. Dark red fruits are supported by the charry, savoury oak. Cellaring: Drink now or cellar carefully for 3-5 years. Serve: Room temperature with decanting Suggested Foods: This wine is particularly well suited to duck or quail dishes, braised lamb or pork dishes, especially with mushrooms added. View Full Details 
Bladen Riesling 2010
Colour: Pale straw with green hue Palate: A lighter bodied wine, with a delicate texture. The subtle citrus and floral flavours linger on the long, crisp acid finish. Cellaring: This wine can be drunk fresh or cellared up to 5 years Serve: Lightly chilledSuggested Foods: Serve simply as an aperitif or with light seafood dishes, Southeast Asian curries, or crisp green salads. View Full Details 
Bladen Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Colour: Mid-straw Nose: Lifted grapefruit/lemon zest and fresh gooseberry fruits, with mineral and nettle undertones. Palate: The palate is filled with intense citrus aromatics and mineral notes, typical of the Sauvignon Blanc from the Conders Bend area of Marlborough. The clean acidity allows these flavours to linger and create a crisp, fresh finish. Cellaring: This wine is made to be drunk now, but can be cellared for 2-3 years. Serve: Lightly chilled Suggested Foods: This wine is particularly well suited to seafood dishes, poultry dishes or fresh green salads. View Full Details  SHOPPING CARTENTER VOUCHER CODE
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