New Zealand

Marlborough, New Zealand. Being a dryer style (6g/L residual sugar) it has a great drinkability due to the freshness on the palate. Pear and citrus notes with crisp acid backbone and length of flavour...

Marlborough, New Zealand. The grapes were crushed to different fermenters allowing a range of components for blending. The wines were plunged daily allowing the soft tannins to emerge in the wine. All components were aged in oak until blending which added greater flavour and softness to the wine. Ripe cherry and mocha flavours, fine tannin structure with a soft mouthfeel and good length...

Marlborough, New Zealand. Parcels of wine were selected for blending that produced a varietal and classic Sauvignon Blanc. All components were kept on yeast lees as long as possible until blending, adding greater flavour and softness to the wine...

Marlborough, New Zealand. The rose-tinged berries of Pinot Gris have a fair amount of tannins in them so we hand-pick the bunches to minimise the amount of skin-contact. We also find that the fruit comes in with quite low acidity so we ferment the juice through to dryness, usually in barrel...

Waipara Valley, New Zealand. The bright lemon hue of the young wine hints at the ripeness of fruit. It has generous aromas and flavours typical of the variety, suggesting pears, tropical spices and guavas. The barrel fermentation and ageing have added an intriguing layer of complexity and filled out the palate structure. The wine is fleshy and unctuous with a core of tangy minerality and acidity which draw out its length...

Central Otago, New Zealand. A rich, voluptuous Pinot Gris, driven by its wonderfully rich fruit flavours rather than residual sweetness. A vibrant entry to the palate is followed by honeysuckle and poached pear flavours layering the rich, viscous mid palate. The wine finishes crisp and dry with long appley acidity and flavours which balance the wine nicely...

Central Otago, New Zealand. Deep crimson. A complex dark and brooding nose of black fruits, dark chocolate and smoke with lovely violet and dried herb aromas.

Gisborne, New Zealand. The nutty complexity comes from oxidative handling in the cellar. The texture is fine; the well-integrated fruit tannins balance the freshness of the acid, leaving a structure that will reward ageing...