Posted: April 14, 2022
This distinctive red is made from chambourin, one of the more highly rated French hybrids, well known in Muscadet. Full-coloured, it is freshly aromatic, with strong, vibrant blackcurrant, plum and spice flavours, lively acidity, considerable complexity and supple tannins. Best…
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Posted: December 2, 2021
This deeply coloured red was estate-grown at Okahu Estate, in Northland, matured for a year in American and French oak barrels, stored at length in stainless steel tanks, then bottled recently. Still moderately youthful, it is sturdy, with the distinctive,…
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Posted: April 24, 2020
A deep purple, fragrant and perfumed wine with spicy black berry bouquet and a zingy palate with unusual fruit flavours and a firm finish. “A great aged wine.”
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Posted: May 1, 2019
Stunningly deep inky purple hues with intense, slightly jammy, cherry/berry bouquet. Complex palate revealing ever changing rich fruit flavours with nice tannic grip.
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Posted: June 9, 2017
Deeply coloured, full-bodied red with very good depth of ripe, spicy flavours and gentle tannins. Fresh, easy drinking.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Estate-grown in Northland at a coastal site well north of the Bay of Islands, this sturdy, boldly coloured red is fresh and fruit-packed, with generous plum and spice flavours, showing good vigour and concentration. $25
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