From Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf – one of a few of this varietal that does very well on the island. A pale golden straw colour in the glass. The scent starts with crisp fruit notes of apricot, grapefruit, pear and lemon peel; then broadens into honeycomb, chestnut, acacia and weetbix. Good concentration, with a silken creaminess that coats the tastebuds. Acidity then cuts a line through that texture – adding brightness, length and direction. Subtle layers of crushed shell minerality, baking spice and pithy phenolics give more dimension and complexity. The finish is clean, dry and quite lengthy. 93pts
Mudbrick Reserve Viognier 2022
