Omata Estate Russell Syrah 2020 $52 Grown in one of New Zealand’s northernmost vineyards, this new release showcases all the excellent florals and lifted pepper and dark fruit characters that give Northland it’s reputation for ferociously good syrah. With violet and cherry intensity on the nose and its palate laced with soft pepper, blackberry, iodine … Read More
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Fancrest Estate Reserve Organic North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019
Fancrest Estate Reserve Organic North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019 $65 Crafted without fining or filtration, this organic pinot noir grown high up on the deep, limestone soils of the North Canterbury hills, has a slight cloudiness, but a very bright, spicy aromatic spectrum. Stacked with smoky, mushroom and soft pepper notes on the nose, the … Read More
Fancrest Estate Organic North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019
Fancrest Estate Organic North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019 $45 Bright and floral with hints of red apple and dark cherry on the nose, this is an ultra-fresh North Canterbury pinot grown organically in deep, limestone soils. A cooler vintage has given it a core of smoky oak and dried herb complexity accentuated by tightly coiled … Read More
Fancrest Estate Organic North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2018
Fancrest Estate Organic North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2018 $45. Crafted by Di Holding, one of North Canterbury’s pioneers, from her steep, organically-tended north-facing vineyards which send their roots deep into the limestone hills. This vintage is highly floral on the nose yet carries an earthy undercurrent of dried herb and pine needles which leads to … Read More
Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 $23 A classically punchy sauvignon from one of Marlborough’s much-loved producers. Founded in 1994 by Greg and Sue White, Whitehaven is known for its ability to turn out sauvignon with flavour intensity and personality year after year. Crunchy lemon and lime layers wrap around passionfruit, jalapeno and bruised basil to … Read More
Munros Road Clevedon Arneis 2022
Munros Road Clevedon Arneis 2022 $27 Fans of crispy, dry whites ahoy! From the folk at Clevedon Vineyard located on the slopes of Clevedon Valley comes this rather smashable sip for the summer. And here’s an extra for experts. Did you know that Clevedon Vineyard was the very first place to grow Arneis, an Italian … Read More
Omata Estate Russell Chardonnay 2022
Omata Estate Russell Chardonnay 2022 $48 Gorgeously golden in the glass, this Bay of Islands-grown chardonnay gushes with creamy-dreamy cashew, grilled grapefruit, baked peach and popcorn aromas which all osmose across to the palate. Buttery and softly smoky, it’s a generously juicy style with hints of bacon to finish. Lovers of classic, creamy, bold chardonnay … Read More
Omata Estate Russell Rosé 2023
Omata Estate Russell Rosé 2023 $34 If you’re looking for rosé that resides down the richer end of the street, then this is your mansion in the cul-de-sac kids. Aromas of Pink Lady apples, nashi notes, soft spice layers and a ribbon of quince give this rosé immediate appeal. Generously proportioned and very very plush, … Read More
Pask Declaration Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2021
Pask Declaration Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2021 $49 You don’t get picked as one of the elite twelve wines to represent the Annual Vintage Selection of red wines from the Gimblett Gravels just by being nice. Oh no. You need to be powerful, yet soothing, assemble of lifted florals, soft smoke and char. You need to … Read More
Jules Taylor Marlborough Grüner Veltliner 2023
Jules Taylor Marlborough Grüner Veltliner 2023 $24 Paired with: Figs, Endive & Hazelnuts in the NZ Herald Canvas Magazine Sat March 2 2024 The combination of subtle sweetness of ripe, juicy figs, moreishly toasty hazelnuts and the crispy, bitter, crunch of the endive leaves is all sorts of excellence in the mouth, but take a … Read More