Posted: July 21, 2022
Earthy/mushroom/forest floor aromas with similar characters layered on the developing palate with silky tannins.
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Posted: April 14, 2022
This powerful wine was estate-grown in the Awatere Valley and mostly handled in tanks; 15% of the blend was barrel-fermented. Richly scented, it is mouthfilling, with deep tropical fruit and herbal flavours, showing a distinct touch of complexity, and a…
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Posted: November 30, 2021
This racy, vibrant, youthful wine was estate-grown in the Awatere Valley, partly (10%) barrel-fermented and lees-aged for six months. Weighty and dry, it is freshly aromatic, with strong, ripely herbaceous flavours, showing a distinct touch of complexity, good acid spine…
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Very lovely pretty aromatics; freshly cut grass, elderflower and lime. Richly textured, with succulent white peach and ripe red apple flavours. Crisp acidity, good concentration and length. An attractive, carefully crafted wine. $28.00
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Posted: April 20, 2017
Drinking well now, this single-vineyard, Awatere Valley red was hand-harvested and barrel-aged for a year. Ruby hued, with a hint of maturity, it has a fragrant, slightly leafy bouquet. Mouthfilling and supple, with plum and dried herb flavours, it shows…
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Posted: April 20, 2017
This fresh, characterful rosé was made from pinot noir, estate-grown in the Awatere Valley. Pink/orange, it has generous, strawberryish, slightly spicy and leesy flavours, with a touch of complexity and a dry, smooth finish. $26
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Posted: April 20, 2017
Freshly scented, lively and mouthfilling, this single vineyard, Awatere Valley wine was lees-aged and 12% barrel-fermented. Sweet-fruited, it has crisp, dry, ripely herbaceous flavours, showing a distinct touch of complexity, that build across the palate to a finely textured, slightly…
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Posted: April 5, 2017
This single-vineyard Awatere Valley wine is mouthfilling and well-rounded, with good depth of ripe, distinctly tropical fruit flavours and a vague seasoning of toasty oak (from 12% barrel fermentation). $28
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