New Zealand

Central Otago, NZ. A beautifully subtle and mineral Pinot Blanc, New Zealand is lucky that among its few examples of this rare variety there is such a good one as this. The nose and palate is all about delicate tree fruits, citrus and florals with a subtle fleshy texture and stony-mineral background...

Gladstone, New Zealand. A lovely bouquet of yellow peach, nectarine, apricot and lychee opens up to a musky floral and spice nose. The palate is rich and rounded with a soft mealy character from the extended lees contact. The juicy stone fruit characters give the palate a real fleshiness that finishes on a subtle spicy note. Drink now, or cellar for up to two years...

Gladstone, New Zealand. The wine has an initial brightness and clarity of fruit , before the darker, brooding notes come out on the nose. Black cherry and dark plum come forward on the palate, with a softness and suppleness of ripe tannins giving a rounded structure and lasting aftertaste. Some bright red berry flavours are balanced with subtle spice and savoury characteristics that enhance and lengthen the palate. Drink now or cellar for up to five years...

Gladstone, New Zealand. A typical Wairarapa Sauvignon Blanc nose of Granny Smith apples, green capsicum and lemonade. There is a citrus note of lemon peel that complements the mineral undertones and length of the palate. The wine is crisp and fresh with a restrained elegance. Drink now, or cellar for up to two years...

Marlborough, New Zealand. 'Single Vineyard' Sauvignon Blanc harvested from the volcanic Greywacke stone soils of the ‘Utawai Creek’ vineyard. This vineyard consistently produces intensely flavoured grapes with good natural acidity. Made without compromise on quality. Vibrant and dry, with a racy acid backbone, delicate and intense with distinctive minerality, flintiness, and a very long finish. We like this wine with fresh seafood, great with Japanese dishes...

Marlborough, New Zealand. ‘Single Vineyard’ Syrah harvested from the clay soils of the ‘Au Plein Soleil’ vineyard. This low yielding vineyard has a few vines of Viognier, which is co-fermented with the Syrah grapes in small vats. Traditional northern Rhone Valley winemaking has created a New Zealand wine in an Old World style. Focussed and concentrated, powerful, but graceful, with lithe tannins, balance and a very long finish...

Marlborough, New Zealand. A fine example of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Initial aromas of sweaty green capsicum, tomato vine, backed up with passionfruit on the nose, while the palate delivers delicate white stone fruit with a crisp Tahitian lime acidity...

Central Otago, New Zealand. Lusciously pink with fresh watermelon and summer berry aromatics, crisp lingering summer fruit flavours and a soft, silky and dry finish...

Central Otago, New Zealand. A partially barrel fermented Point Gris creates a rich palate, creamy texture and aromas of peach, nectarine with hints of spice...

Central Otago, New Zealand. The epitome of delicate and elegant Central Otago Pinot. Beautifully aromatic with a silky berry fruit palate...