A wine from the Awatere Valley in Marlborough. A translucent gold in the glass, with an elegant set of aromas that take in apricot, white nectarine, pear and melon, punctuated with notes of baking spice and jasmine. Generously ripe juice is balanced by soft acid freshness. A streak of minerality runs through the palate, with energy and vigour the key to the middle of the wine. A softer texture underpins the briskness, coming together at the finish in a dry, silky persistence. 90pts