The fabulous 2005 Sauvignon/Semillon is already developing some secondary aromas of lemon curd, lanolin and candle wax with some dried pineapple in the background. The palate is very well-balanced, very harmonious with a lovely sensuous texture. Lemon curd, apricot tart, apple and a touch of elderflower towards the finish. This is a gorgeous, very seductive wine. Although winemakers Matthew Donaldson and Lynette Hudson look as if they have just got in from an all-night rave, they are presently producing some of New Zealand’s most exhilarating, Burgundyinspired white wines, their reds suffused with earthy flavors. They are demonstrating the potential of the Canterbury wine region and constitute one of New Zealand’s best producers. Their whites are exhilarating and seem best between a year in bottle and around fiveyears. Importer: Empson (USA), Inc., Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900; fax (703) 684-2065