Golden straw in hue, the 2018 Beurrot Pinot Gris shows perfumed aromas of honey-tinged apple and pear skin, followed by lemon pith, rose petal and spice. The palate displays lively green apple and kaffir lime flavours and is delicately textured with zesty acidity and a savoury oatmeal finish.
In typical fashion, the 2016 Haven opens with a brooding nose of deep red fruits and spicy aromas of sandalwood, kola nut and dried orange peel. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and tangy, with flavours of cranberry and blood plum, that stretch the full length along with a tight line of very fine tannin. The fleshy fruit weight of the palate allows accessibility now, however the structure suggests this is a wine that will develop even more interest with time.
The soft, creamy texture reflects the relatively warm vintage, but the sweet fruit is balanced by abundant ripe, round tannins.
The flavour spectrum ranges from strawberries, raspberries, and boysenberries, through to cinnamon and clove, tapenade and coffee.
The fresh and vibrant nose offers floral and white pear aromas, notes of lemon zest and added complexity from touches of fresh cream and nougat. The palate shows excellent poise, clarity and drive with a deep core of fruit heading long into a pithy acid finish. Stone fruit and citrus flavours abound on the gently weighted palate. To be enjoyed now and over the next few years.
Aromatically exciting and complex, the nose displays aromas of stone fruits, lemon butter, citrus peel, and spicy oak-derived notes of anise and ginger. Soft pear juiciness and grain-like characteristics balance a tight citrus core of mandarin and grapefruit flavours. The palate runs long and finishes with bright acid and citrus pithiness.
The 2018 Massale Pinot Noir offers a youthful perfume of black cherry, wild summer berries and dried rose petal. On the palate, the wine is deep, medium-bodied and layered with flavours of cherry and cranberry, soft pillowy tannins and excellent length and fruit purity.
The wine displays a bright cherry red /burgundy colour with lifted red fruit aromas. On the palate the wine is cool, round and fruity and with a nice hint of chalky tannin that keeps the wine dry and refreshing.
A Kiwi Classic, the chardonnay features taosted grain aromas, ripe peach and nectarine flavours.
This wine displays remarkable depth and intensity.
With succulent and peachy aromas, this wine is richly textured and delights with exceptional acidity on the finish.
Taut, youthful Syrah with violet, cherry, spice, anise, black and white pepper and a suggestion of classy French oak.
Lemon blossom and lime laced with a fine saline-mineral character. Laser-fine acidity emphasises the wine's purity and drives a lingering finish.
Taut, youthful Syrah with violet, cherry, spice, anise, black and white pepper and a suggestion of classy French oak.
Produced from indigenous Valpolicella grapes (corvina, rondinella, molinara).
Ruby red coloured, intense bouquet and excellent structure - superb with grilled meat dishes.