(2011) Since the lifting of trade restrictions last year more and more New Zealand sweet wines have been appearing on UK shelves, though they are still something of a rarity. This example from Marlborough was picked very late and aged in older French oak. It has an absolutely delightful nose, with glacé fruits and preserved ginger, apricot and honey. On the palate it is full-textured without being viscose or thick, those rich, sweet flavours really nicely balanced by fat, lemony acidity and a touch of herby character. This really lingers, and maintains lovely balance.