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The nose is a harmony of white nectarine and the oak-influenced aromas of miso... The nose is a harmony of white nectarine and the oak-influenced aromas of miso caramel and charred pineapple. The palate is ripe and rich with a brilliantly resolved acidity that sparkles like the crunch of a flaky salt crystal. Fruit is ever-present... more

A warm and productive summer put plenty of flesh on this wine. The fruit is is... A warm and productive summer put plenty of flesh on this wine. The fruit is issued from Rippon’s mature vines, whose root hairs have invaded the schist rock below. Lurking towards the end of the first mouthful is substantial phenolic power and it... more

Huge floral, white peach, and passion fruit aromas. The mouth is similar with ... Huge floral, white peach, and passion fruit aromas. The mouth is similar with passion fruit and a touch of gooseberry. Long and flavorful with bright acidity. Finishes with an green apple zing, so characteristic of New World Sauvignon Blanc. more

Apple crumble and marzipan notes are supported by primary aromas of lemon, pea... Apple crumble and marzipan notes are supported by primary aromas of lemon, peach and fig with subtle jasmine and citrus blossom florals. Some high-quality oak adds a wisp of smoke and some vanilla, flint, and caramel notes. The palate is beautifully... more

Pale straw in color. Gravels, smoke and flint wash over a ripe grapefruit and ... Pale straw in color. Gravels, smoke and flint wash over a ripe grapefruit and citrus spectrum of fruit characters. Orange blossom and daphne also complement the citrus core, along with toast and oatmeal characters from the long elevage in barrel.... more

This is a medium-bodied and elegant Hawkes Bay Chardonnay. Its flavor profile ... This is a medium-bodied and elegant Hawkes Bay Chardonnay. Its flavor profile is a mix of ripe peach, intermingled with hints of butter, grilled nuts, grapefruit and subtle oak spice. It is both complex and delicious. Sliced apple and flint on the... more

Pale gold. Aromas of green apple and honeysuckle, with lemon honey and a littl... Pale gold. Aromas of green apple and honeysuckle, with lemon honey and a little vanilla from the oak. Medium-bodied, with a focused, mineral length and flavors of crisp apple, lemon and peach. Made to age gracefully; weight and honeyed flavors will... more

At bottling the wine showed concentrated riesling aromatics of white flowers, ... At bottling the wine showed concentrated riesling aromatics of white flowers, yellow and green citrus, lemons and limes with a very attractive note of ripe gala apple and a hint of ripe peach. Behind these primary fruit aromas a subtle flinty note we... more

On release the color is lemon-straw. The bouquet is a zesty fusion of quince, ... On release the color is lemon-straw. The bouquet is a zesty fusion of quince, citrus blossom, lemon meringue and green apple, cloaked in a spicy mineral underlay. In the mouth the experience is also multi-layered, displaying both richness and... more

The 2020 is pale with golden touches. Elegant aromas of rockmelon yield to lay... The 2020 is pale with golden touches. Elegant aromas of rockmelon yield to layers of chamomile and citrus. Beautiful prosciutto-wrapped melon, nashi pear, and fruit notes are underscored with lingering texture, mouthfeel, and linear acidity. The palate... more

Te Koko 2020 is complex and appealing, with notes of white flowers, warm hay, ... Te Koko 2020 is complex and appealing, with notes of white flowers, warm hay, summer stone fruit and preserved citrus on the nose. Textured. with layers of white peach, pear and white flowers melding with mineral characters and subtle brioche notes. A... more

Riesling grapes from the schist soils of Block 2 were carefully hand harvested... Riesling grapes from the schist soils of Block 2 were carefully hand harvested in early April. An extended indigenous fermentation has provided complexity, palate weight and length. Aromas and flavours of apple, cucumber and spice, interplay with... more

Light straw with a pale gold green hue and silver flecks. Aromas of pure green... Light straw with a pale gold green hue and silver flecks. Aromas of pure green apples, lemon, and lime leaf with delicate white florals and oyster shell. On the palate, a mixture of orange and yellow citrus balanced with crisp fresh acidity, natural... more

The conditions during harvest were suburb and 2022 produced a classic Hunting ... The conditions during harvest were suburb and 2022 produced a classic Hunting Hill. Very distinctive terroir driven typicity, with piercing lemon/lime fruit lift and floral on the nose, richness and volume in the mouth followed by lingering acidity and... more

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc put New Zealand on the map with its captivating fla... Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc put New Zealand on the map with its captivating flavor. The 2023 is enticing and appealing, with notes of honeydew melon, passionfruit, citrus and blackcurrant leaf. Leaps out of the glass with effusiveness, featuring flavors... more

On the nose - ocean sea spray, waxy native florals entwined with white peaches... On the nose - ocean sea spray, waxy native florals entwined with white peaches. These flavours are brought though to the palate along with notes of fennel & yuzu pith. The wine flirts with an exquisite balance of minerality & precision. There is a... more

The Earth Garden Sauvignon Blanc has lifted aromas of citrus fruits, lime and ... The Earth Garden Sauvignon Blanc has lifted aromas of citrus fruits, lime and grapefruit that leap from the glass. The flavors on the palate showcase fresh herbs, lemongrass and passionfruit. The intense fresh fruit concentration is balanced with zesty... more

Star bright and pale lemon-green in color with a pronounced nose of citrus and... Star bright and pale lemon-green in color with a pronounced nose of citrus and pineapple. A powerful fruit-driven wine displaying only light secondary aromas. Medium-bodied with layers of flavor, a dense core, and mineral nuances. Its presence builds... more

Light straw in color. Rich, complexity on the nose with floral notes and green... Light straw in color. Rich, complexity on the nose with floral notes and green apple, pear, and a hint of spice. The pure age of these vines give the wine texture and plate weight. It is rich, floral and fleshy with mouth-filing pear, crisp apple and... more

Only the highest quality fraction of free-run juice has been used in this Pino... Only the highest quality fraction of free-run juice has been used in this Pinot Gris, with most from whole-cluster pressed hand-picked bunches. This portion has been cool-fermented on light grape solids to add some round texture and flavor complexity.... more