Ake Ake Chambourcin 2017
A label from Northland – the organic vineyard was planted by winemaker John Clarke in 1998 – the location is now operating as Sovrano Estate. Chambourcin is a rarity in …
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A label from Northland – the organic vineyard was planted by winemaker John Clarke in 1998 – the location is now operating as Sovrano Estate. Chambourcin is a rarity in …
Ake Ake Chambourcin 2017 Read More
A Chardonnay from the Huia Home Block vineyard in Marlborough. A bright, light gold colour in the glass. The scent differs from a typical New Zealand Chardonnay perfume, with a …
Huia Chardonnay 2022 Read More
A straight Merlot, from the ‘Hawke’s Bay’ white label range from this producer. The wine has good pedigree, winning the Trophy for Champion Merlot at NZIWS in 2021. A very …
Trinity Hill Merlot 2024 Read More
From the organic Paritua vineyard in the Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke’s Bay. A complex aroma packed with intertwining flavours. Plum, root beer, cranberry, star anise, pepper, cherry and a floral …
Paritua Syrah 2021 Read More
Sporting a new label for the ’23 vintage, the fruit for this Rosé were Tempranillo (51%) and Syrah (49%), sourced from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke’s Bay. That particular shade …
Trinity Hill Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2023 Read More
A single vineyard wine from Omahu Road, in the Gimblett Gravels region of Hawke’s Bay. A deep ruby-purple colour in the glass. The perfume has plenty of dark red berry …
St. Clair Pioneer Block 17 ‘Plateau’ Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020 Read More
Viognier from their biodynamic grower in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough, made at their base in Canterbury. A brilliant gold in the glass, with a perfume that has a lift …
A Thousand Gods ‘A Boat in the Woods’ 2023 Read More
From the Blind River sub-region of Marlborough, in a vintage described by the producers as “one of the best in a decade” – a wine that has won many medals …
Summerhouse Pinot Gris 2023 Read More
A Hawke’s Bay wine, from this producer that has a wide range and is highly regarded for their aromatics, winning many medals and trophies. A dozen years in bottle, but …
Askerne Viognier 2012 Read More
The top level Chardonnay from this producer – hand-picked fruit from mostly the Te Awanga vineyard, with an addition of 2% from Bridge Pa. A bright, translucent golden colour in …
Elephant Hill Salomé Chardonnay 2022 Read More