Villa Maria Keltern Chardonnay 2024
A wine from a single vineyard in Hawke’s Bay, that has been a part of this label’s ‘icon’ offerings for many years, and is perhaps one of only a few …
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A wine from a single vineyard in Hawke’s Bay, that has been a part of this label’s ‘icon’ offerings for many years, and is perhaps one of only a few …
Villa Maria Keltern Chardonnay 2024 Read More
A white wine from Marlborough – winner of the Trophy for Champion Pinot Gris at NZIWS this year. The bouquet shows tremendous varietal typicity – there’s no mistaking that this …
Te Pā Pinot Gris 2025 Read More
A Pinot Noir from Martinborough: named after the founding father of Martinborough, John Martin – winner of a Gold Medal at NZIWS this year. A striking deep burgundy purple colour in …
Te Kairanga ‘John Martin’ Pinot Noir 2024 Read More
A white wine using fruit from the Wairau and Awatere Valleys of Marlborough – and winner of one of the coveted ‘Double Gold’ awards at NZIWS this year. A pale …
Boatshed Bay Pinot Gris 2025 Read More
A Syrah from Hawke’s Bay – and this producer’s regionally-specific bottlings. Here, the ’Stone’ on the label refers to the Gimblett Gravels vineyard. The plan is to do separate expressions …
Elephant Hill Stone Syrah 2015 Read More
A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon from Hawke’s Bay – bringing together the noble grape varieties of Bordeaux and Tuscany. The 38% Sangiovese is from the Osawa Vineyard, and …
Chateau Garage ‘Lorenzo the Magnificent’ 2024 Read More
From one of the great, and sadly missed, labels of recent times – the Vidal Legacy series was a superb value and high quality range of wines that slipped away …
Vidal Legacy Chardonnay 2013 Read More
A single vineyard wine from the Alton Downs Vineyard in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough. A pale green-straw colour in the glass. Aromas of grapefruit, red apple, lemon, jalapeno, lime, …
Whitehaven ‘Greg’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Read More
A Riesling from this excellent boutique producer in Marlborough. The inviting bouquet shows plenty of varietal typicity, with green apple, lemon, lime zest, nutmeg, baguette, chamomile and freesia florals. Just …
Huia Riesling 2023 Read More
A single vineyard wine from the Upper Awatere in Marlborough. A vibrant gold colour, with touches of green to the edges. Varietally pure aromas of nectarine, melon, grapefruit and lemon …
Tohu Whenua Awa Chardonnay 2021 Read More