New Zealand wines in the Flickinger Fine Wines inventory http://www.flickingerwines.com/wineregions/newzealand.asp IWC 88 (10/2005): Bright medium red. Black raspberry, violet, licorice, fresh herbs and a whiff of smoked meat on the nose. Juicy, sappy and penetrating, with a primary raspberry flavor enlivened by bright acids. Finishes with firm tannins and good cut.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/Carrick.aspIWC 90 (10/2005): Good full red. Perfumed aromas of black raspberry, blackberry, nutmeg, cinnamon and earth. Concentrated, broad and densely packed, with lovely pinot tang and underlying mineral complexity. Sweet, generous, serious pinot, with solid structure and firm, ripe tannins. This is the first vintage of this wine to feature a significant percentage of the estate's new Dijon clones.WS 88 (12/2006): Offers up very good concentration to mineral, black cherry and wild berry flavors. Nicely integrated toasty oak and healthy tannins shape the finish. Drink now through 2009. 1,400 cases made.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/Carrick.aspWS 87 (4/2007): Black currant, black cherry and plum flavors hold center stage, with cedar, fresh herbs and savory mineral nuances adding interest. Tangy acidity and dusty tannins shape the aftertaste. Drink now through 2009. 2,500 cases made.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/Carrick.asphttp://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/Kahurangi.asphttp://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/Providence.aspWA 88-89 (10/2000): The saturated dark ruby-colored 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Wairapa Valley (its blend includes 10% Merlot) displays sweet tar, blackberries, and fresh black currants in its aromatics. Medium-to-full-bodied and rich, this excellent wine beautifully combines New World power and ripeness with Old World refinement. Its bright flavor profile reveals cassis, mint, and assorted dark fruits that last throughout its structured yet supple finish. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2010.http://www.flickingerwines.com/growers/SolstoneEstate.asp