Dec 14, 2022
Sommelier and wine writer Candice Chow reviews Mora wines
Queenstown-based wine writer and sommelier Candice Chow has released scores for Mora's first wine releases.
Mora Pisa Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Central Otago
94/100, Five Stars - "Bright, even, pale lemon. The nose is elegantly soft and composed, with aromas of apple, gooseberry, lime peels, apple blossom and a touch of white spice. Medium-light bodied, aromas of green apple, gooseberry, lime and lime peels form a taut core, and apple blossom adorns and lingers with delicate white spice and a hint of saline. The tight, fresh acid line is fine-textured, carries a silky mouthfeel and good energy to a refreshing and elegant finish. This Sauvignon Blanc is thoughtful, features a focused acid line with vibrant fruit and a fine-textured mouthfeel. Match with white fish ceviche and blue cod over the next 3 years. Fruit from Pisa, own-rooted, planted in 1993, oldest certified organic vines. Whole bunch pressed, fermented in stainless steel to 13.4% alc, 3 g/l RS. Aged on lees for 3 months. 18.5+/20 pts (94 pts)"
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Mora Pisa Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Central Otago
94/100, Five Stars - "Bright, even, pale lemon. The nose is elegantly soft and composed, with aromas of apple, gooseberry, lime peels, apple blossom and a touch of white spice. Medium-light bodied, aromas of green apple, gooseberry, lime and lime peels form a taut core, and apple blossom adorns and lingers with delicate white spice and a hint of saline. The tight, fresh acid line is fine-textured, carries a silky mouthfeel and good energy to a refreshing and elegant finish. This Sauvignon Blanc is thoughtful, features a focused acid line with vibrant fruit and a fine-textured mouthfeel. Match with white fish ceviche and blue cod over the next 3 years. Fruit from Pisa, own-rooted, planted in 1993, oldest certified organic vines. Whole bunch pressed, fermented in stainless steel to 13.4% alc, 3 g/l RS. Aged on lees for 3 months. 18.5+/20 pts (94 pts)"
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"This Sauvignon Blanc is thoughtful, features a focused acid line with vibrant fruit and a fine-textured mouthfeel."
Mora Bannockburn Pinot Gris 2022, Central Otago
93/100, Five Stars - "Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is elegantly full, filled the glass with white honeysuckle, ripe pear, quince and an amalgam spice. Medium-full bodied, dry to taste, aromas of pear and quince melded with honeysuckle, lily, gingernut and nutmeg. The mouthfeel is broad and textural with fine-textured phenolic; lively acidity carries spice to a long, warm finish. This textural Pinot Gris is packed with orchard fruit, spice with floral adorned a refreshing palate. Match with pulled pork tacos and chicken terrine over the next 3-4 years. Fruit from Bannockburn - 63% Felton Terraces and 37% Cairmuir Road, 20 y.o. vines, whole bunch pressed, fermented cool to 13.7% alc, 3.3 g/l RS, aged in tank for 3 months before bottling. 18.5/20 pts (93 pts)"
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93/100, Five Stars - "Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is elegantly full, filled the glass with white honeysuckle, ripe pear, quince and an amalgam spice. Medium-full bodied, dry to taste, aromas of pear and quince melded with honeysuckle, lily, gingernut and nutmeg. The mouthfeel is broad and textural with fine-textured phenolic; lively acidity carries spice to a long, warm finish. This textural Pinot Gris is packed with orchard fruit, spice with floral adorned a refreshing palate. Match with pulled pork tacos and chicken terrine over the next 3-4 years. Fruit from Bannockburn - 63% Felton Terraces and 37% Cairmuir Road, 20 y.o. vines, whole bunch pressed, fermented cool to 13.7% alc, 3.3 g/l RS, aged in tank for 3 months before bottling. 18.5/20 pts (93 pts)"
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"This textural Pinot Gris is packed with orchard fruit, spice with floral adorned a refreshing palate."
Mora Bannockburn Dry Riesling 2022, Central Otago
93/100, Five Stars - "Bright, even, pale yellow. This has a vibrant, composed bouquet packed with lime, lime blossom and zest with a sweet fruit underlay. Medium-bodied, dry to taste, a taut core of lime, green apple and grapefruit entwined with grapefruit zest, apple skin and blossom. Thirst-quenching acid tension flows with apple skin textured phenolics and persists to a long, zingy finish. This livening Dry Riesling possesses a citrus core and a precise acid spine with power and length. Match with sole and pork head terrine over the next 8+ years. Fruit from Maia block in Felton Terraces vineyard, whole bunch pressed to stainless steel, fermented to 12.5% alc, 3 g/l RS. 18.5/20 pts (93 pts)"
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93/100, Five Stars - "Bright, even, pale yellow. This has a vibrant, composed bouquet packed with lime, lime blossom and zest with a sweet fruit underlay. Medium-bodied, dry to taste, a taut core of lime, green apple and grapefruit entwined with grapefruit zest, apple skin and blossom. Thirst-quenching acid tension flows with apple skin textured phenolics and persists to a long, zingy finish. This livening Dry Riesling possesses a citrus core and a precise acid spine with power and length. Match with sole and pork head terrine over the next 8+ years. Fruit from Maia block in Felton Terraces vineyard, whole bunch pressed to stainless steel, fermented to 12.5% alc, 3 g/l RS. 18.5/20 pts (93 pts)"
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"This livening Dry Riesling possesses a citrus core and a precise acid spine with power and length."