The Hermit Ram, Salty White, 2022
Why We Like It
When Theo Coles first decided to make wine in the hills of North Canterbury, he thought if it all went wrong, ‘at least I’ll have some decent Pinot to drink’. This sentiment is not entirely dissimilar to the Plouf business plan, so we find ourselves quite drawn to Theo’s wines.
New Zealand has placed itself fimly on the world wine map in the last few decades. Starting with the world-beating Sauvignon Blanc, it’s now showing the world it can make some incredible wines from other varietals. See Pinot in Central Otago, Chardonnay up in Auckland and Syrah in Hawkes Bay. But there’s still experimentation going on in these southerly isles and The Hermit Ram is one of those still pushing the boundaries. Skin contact, amphora, flor… this is not for the faint hearted.
What To Expect
The Salty White is just that, salty. If you’re a fan of flor aged wines from Jerez, or skin fermented whites from northern Italy, you are going to love this. If you’re not familiar with either of those things but you like your whites structured and thought provoking, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don’t give this golden wine with it’s full gamut of golden apple, tropical, and tangy fruit a try.
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Riesling / 11.5% / North Canterbury, New Zealand / 75cl
Why We Like It
When Theo Coles first decided to make wine in the hills of North Canterbury, he thought if it all went wrong, ‘at least I’ll have some decent Pinot to drink’. This sentiment is not entirely dissimilar to the Plouf business plan, so we find ourselves quite drawn to Theo’s wines.
New Zealand has placed itself fimly on the world wine map in the last few decades. Starting with the world-beating Sauvignon Blanc, it’s now showing the world it can make some incredible wines from other varietals. See Pinot in Central Otago, Chardonnay up in Auckland and Syrah in Hawkes Bay. But there’s still experimentation going on in these southerly isles and The Hermit Ram is one of those still pushing the boundaries. Skin contact, amphora, flor… this is not for the faint hearted.
What To Expect
The Salty White is just that, salty. If you’re a fan of flor aged wines from Jerez, or skin fermented whites from northern Italy, you are going to love this. If you’re not familiar with either of those things but you like your whites structured and thought provoking, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don’t give this golden wine with it’s full gamut of golden apple, tropical, and tangy fruit a try.
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Riesling / 11.5% / North Canterbury, New Zealand / 75cl
Why We Like It
When Theo Coles first decided to make wine in the hills of North Canterbury, he thought if it all went wrong, ‘at least I’ll have some decent Pinot to drink’. This sentiment is not entirely dissimilar to the Plouf business plan, so we find ourselves quite drawn to Theo’s wines.
New Zealand has placed itself fimly on the world wine map in the last few decades. Starting with the world-beating Sauvignon Blanc, it’s now showing the world it can make some incredible wines from other varietals. See Pinot in Central Otago, Chardonnay up in Auckland and Syrah in Hawkes Bay. But there’s still experimentation going on in these southerly isles and The Hermit Ram is one of those still pushing the boundaries. Skin contact, amphora, flor… this is not for the faint hearted.
What To Expect
The Salty White is just that, salty. If you’re a fan of flor aged wines from Jerez, or skin fermented whites from northern Italy, you are going to love this. If you’re not familiar with either of those things but you like your whites structured and thought provoking, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don’t give this golden wine with it’s full gamut of golden apple, tropical, and tangy fruit a try.
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Riesling / 11.5% / North Canterbury, New Zealand / 75cl