Claire and Mike Allan were drawn to Marlborough by the potential for intense fruit flavors and the promise of rounded, elegant wines. They bought the land in 1990 and started making wine in 1996. They love the simple life and can often be found sailing the waters of the Marlborough Sounds on their boat, the Hunky Dory. Hunky Dory wines are organic, biodynamic and vegan!

We will sample:

Sauvignon Blanc 2020 — Aromas of apple, pear, kiwi, citrus, stone, grapefruit and melon. Crisp with tropical fruit notes lined with fresh gooseberry and lime flavors. Hints of grass, citrus and grapefruit, melon, mineral and flint. This Sav Blanc has a full-flavored lingering finish and is a true Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. 13% ABV. $22.99/$8

Tangle White Blend 2021 — The Tangle is the only Hunky Dory wine that is estate grown. The soils are clay based with some areas of sand and occasional stones. A sunny and warm growing season ripened the grapes fully. On the nose, honeysuckle, jasmine, quince, lime and lemon abound. Ripe apple, lychee and mandarin flavors fill out the palate giving a delicious dollop of fruit. The full-flavored wine is slightly spicy with a lingering smooth balanced finish. Blend: 10% Riesling, 55% Pinot Gris and 35% Gewurztraminer. 13.5% ABV. $22.99/$8

Pinot Noir 2020 — Fruit is sourced from vineyards around the upper Wairau Valley area of Marlborough. The vines grow in a mixture of glacial outwash –- soils with a mix of clay and stony gravels. This Pinot Noir offers aromas of dark plum, cherry, spice and some vanilla. The palate has soft dark cherry and berry fruit flavors with some savory and spice notes. The vanilla pod from French oak melds nicely with the grape tannins. 13% ABV. $25.99/$8.50

See you Friday!