Montana Terraces "T" Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008

Terraces "T" Marlborough Pinot Noir is Montana's flagship pinot noir. It is a light body (like most pinot noir) wine with a crimson red colour. It has an aroma of blackcurrant, red fruit with earthy, cow yard undertone. It has a plumy and spicy taste. Overall it is a complex wine. The original price is $35-$40 but I bought it $20 at a supermarket. For $20 it is an exceptional wine for value.

Domaine Felines Jourdan Picpoul De Pinet Languedoc 2008

A lesser known varietal, Picpoul de Pinet in a lesser known region, Languedoc. The wine has undergone lees stir and malolactic fermentation resulting a fuller body and rounder mouthfeel. It has a clear yellow color with a citrus, lemon and buttery aroma. $23 from the wineshop in Elliot Stables. Would be a good match with a heavier seafood dish.