Deutz Marlborough Cuvee NV

Duetz Marlborough Cuvee NV (Marlborough, NZ)
Cork, $25

Is it Deutz – sounds like dirtz or is it Deutz – sounds like doy-itz? Or is it Dew-tz?
However it is pronounced, its always a well made & affordable drink, made especially attractive when the price gets hammered by a supermarket backed liquor shop at Christmas time. The Blanc De Blanc is even better.

This has a slightly bronze edge to the colour suggesting a fair leaning towards Pinot. The nose is spot on – lifted yeastiness & water cracker aromas with green fruit underneath, again with the faint strawberry-meets-dough aromatics of Pinot. Its quite a traditional Champagne like nose.

The palate fails to truly live up to the promise of the nose, ending up all simple, green appley & mildly developed – It just tastes a little weak. However, drunk cold at Christmas time, this would still fit the bill perfectly. 16.8

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