10 MiruMiru(TM) Reserve
The name MiruMiru(TM) translates to mean “bubbles” in Maori.
The traditional bottle fermented Hunter’s MiruMiruTM Reserve is blended from Pinot Noir 60%, Chardonnay 40%. Stored on lees for over three years the wine has developed a rich complexity and balance. MiruMiruTM Reserve exhibits complex yeast characters with biscuit and cashew nut flavours on a full persistent palate.
Technical notes
Harvest Date: 31 January 2011
Alcohol: 12.5% Vol.
Total Acidity: 6.4 g/l
Residual Sugar: 6.46 g/l
Bottled: 2 February 2011
Disgorged: October 2013
Fruit Source: 100% Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
Awards
5 STARS & NO. 1 SPARKLING WINE – Cuisine Magazine, Issue 173, Nov 2015
“This is a stylish, mature style of admirable complexity and genuine flavour intensity. Bready notes and a hint of sulphide add complexity and dimension, introducing a palate that’s flavoursome, yet fresh and light, with good acid balance and grapefruity length.
TROPHY - BEST NEW ZEALAND SPARKLING WINE – Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2015
BEST IN CLASS - BEST NEW ZEALAND VINTAGE BLEND – Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2015
GOLD – Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2015
DOUBLE GOLD - Six Nations Wine Competition 2015
GOLD - Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2015
GOLD - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2015
TOP 10 - John Saker, Top 10 Wines for Christmas Day, Sunday Magazine, Sunday Star, 13 Dec 2015
“This local méthode has been widely admired over the years, and while its official price is $39, you may well find it for less. It's a great package: enough complexity and class to silence the 'well-it-ain't-Champagne' crowd, yet no shortage of freshness and clarity.”
4½ STARS - Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide 2016
“This has long been one of Marlborough's finest sparklings, full and lively, with loads of citrusy, yeasty, nutty flavour and a creamy, long finish. It is matured on its yeast lees for an average of three and a half years. The 2010 vintage (**½) is a blend of Pinot Noir (55 per cent), Chardonnay (44 per cent) and Pinot Meunier (1 per cent). It has a refined, gently yeasty bouquet, with a hint of cashew nuts. Strongly flavoured, it is peachy and slightly biscuity, with excellent complexity and harmony, and a crisp, dryish (6.5 grams/litre of residual sugar), lasting finish.”
REVIEW - Peter Saunders, Independent Wine Writer
“A terrific sparkler as Miru Miru usually are. Good bubble, plenty of fruit whilst just off dry to retain balance and finesse. Working well either as an intimate wine to have with a loved one or family, yet works equally as a celebration wine to toast good life, good health and happiness. Another in the succession of Hunter’s fine sparklings.”
SILVER - Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2014
SILVER - Marlborough Wine Show 2014
BRONZE - New Zealand International Wine Show 2014
BRONZE - Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2014
BRONZE - The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2014
3 STARS - Cuisine Magazine, Dec/Jan 2014, Issue 167
