The Ned

The Ned

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Bought at Pine Orchard 3/24 $12. Typical NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp and full of citrus. — 15 days ago

The Ned

Waihopai River Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Crisp. Dry. Minerals and lemongrass. Beautiful. My favourite white so far. — 8 months ago

Domaine de la Côte

Bloom's Field Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2020

[Tasted on February 25, 2023 at the Nashville Wine Auction’s Pairings event with Ned and Beth]

Black cherry and plum fruit, with licorice, black tea and spice. Burgundian and clean in style. Stellar wine.
— 2 years ago

The Ned

Marlborough Pinot Gris 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed it and lovely pink tint — 4 years ago

Donelan

Two Brothers North Coast Pinot Noir 2021

[Tasted on October 11, 2024 at Home with Jay, Eric and Lillie]

Wine is Annabelle’s Block Pinot Noir from Klopp Ranch in Russian River Valley. Purchased wine at Donelan tasting organized by Ned and Beth on May 8, 2024. Tart black cherry, boysenberry and black currant fruit, with nice acidity, spice and chalky note.
— 24 days ago

Domaine de la Côte

La Côte Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2020

[Tasted on July 29, 2023 at l’Ete du Vin with Ned and Beth]

Black cherry and raspberry fruit with a hint of mandarin orange, mineral notes and beautiful balance.
— a year ago

Antica Terra

Antikythera Pinot Noir 2018

[Tasted on September 24, 2022 at Audrey in Nashville with Ned and Beth]

Pinot from Antica Terra’s Estate vineyard in Eola-Amity Hills. Vines are planted on a rocky hillside in sandstone and alluvium soil with fossilized oyster shells. Cherry, blueberry and black raspberry fruit, with spice and rose petals.
— 3 years ago

Hyde De Villaine

Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

[Tasted on July 27, 2024 at l’Ete du Vin with Ned and Beth]

Apricot, apple, and citrus fruit, with nice minerality. Silky and well balanced.
— 3 months ago

Morlet Family Vineyards

Ma Princesse Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019

[Tasted on September 29, 2023 at Nashville Wine Auction Harvest Party with Ned and Beth]

Purchased wine during September 2022 visit to the winery. Fruit is sourced from Ritchie Vineyard in Russian River Valley. Citrus, apple, chamomile and nutmeg on the nose. Melon, stone fruit, chalky minerality and saline notes on the palate. Creamy and rich mouthfeel with a beautiful finish.
— a year ago

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The Ned

Waihopai Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Really nice Sauvignon blanc. Smells of pears, melon and a bit of lemon curd. Taste is more citrusy with peaches. Nice acid to give a crisp mouthfeel. — 4 years ago