Petane Mangatahi Valley Gamay 2023 $36 Grown organically in Ian and Linda Quinn’s Two Terraces vineyard where the vines wind their roots around stones so big they’re called the “Mangatahi Swedes”, this hand-picked Gamay arrives on the market just in time for all the Spring flings being planned. Scented with dried herbs, beech bark, crushed … Read More
Hawke’s Bay
Petane Mangatahi Valley Hawke’s Bay Chenin Blanc 2023
Petane Mangatahi Valley Hawke’s Bay Chenin Blanc 2023 $42 Organically and biodynamically grown out on Linda and Ian Quinn’s Two Terraces vineyard in Mangatahi, where the boulders that push their way up through the earth between the vines are called the “Mangatahi Swedes”, this chenin blanc is hand-picked and 100% barrel fermented and rolls down … Read More
Kumeu River Rays Road Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir 2020
Kumeu River Rays Road Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir 2020 $40 High acidity and some red apple and earthy characters, but lacks dimension and generosity. The fruit appears to have dropped away and it lacks charm. Not a wine I’d pay $40 for sadly. Kumeu River
Obliix Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022
Obliix Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022 $24 Grown in the Gimblett Gravels and crafted by the superstatus talent of Michelle Richardson, this deeply earthy, tobacco and toast-edged blend of 69% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot and5% malbec is superbly smooth, soothing, sewn together with bay, cocoa and plum plumpness. Warming, deliciously balanced, licked with dried … Read More
Tony Bish Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2023
Tony Bish Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2023 $23 When Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed much of the vineyards Tony normally uses to create the Fat & Sassy, right before harvest kicked in, he wasted no time calling on friends from Marlborough to purchase some superb southern fruit, making this a blend of 25% Hawke’s Bay and 75% … Read More
Chateau Garage Hawke’s Bay Albariño 2023
Chateau Garage Hawke’s Bay Albariño 2023 $50 With its mineral-laced spine, aromas of apple blossom and lemon pith and its palate awash with vibrant acidity, lime and green fruits, this albariño by Ollie Powrie is a fresh, zesty, shoulder-shake for your tastebuds. Crafted from fruit grown in Bridge Pa, fermented in an egg fermenter and … Read More
Villa Maria Private Bin Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2023
Villa Maria Private Bin Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2023 $15 Paired with; Fragrant Chicken Tagine by Annabel Langbein NZ Herald Canvas Magazine Sat May 25th 2024 Pair the cumin, cinnamon, ginger and saffron sensations in this exotically spiced tagine with the clean, melon and raspberry razziness roaring from every sip of the new Private Bin … Read More
Alana Estate Freedom Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2021
Alana Estate Freedom Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2021 2021 was an exceptional year for syrah in Hawke’s Bay and it shows in every aspect of this wine. Heightened peppercorn characters, seasoned leather, hints of soy and black olive merge into a meaty smoky spectrum. Go nuts. The Alana Estate whanau are hellbent on fighting against modern … Read More
Monowai Hawke’s Bay Brut Rosé NV
Monowai Hawke’s Bay Brut Rosé NV $24.99 If a sparkling wine stacked solid with ripe berries, cherries, creamy complexity and a melon-like finish is a bit of you, then you’ll love this new release from Monowai. Bold, boisterous and laced with herbal notes, it’s got a big personality, loads of texture and a style all … Read More
Wairiki Wines Grace Hawke’s Bay White Pinot 2023
Wairiki Wines Grace Hawke’s Bay White Pinot 2023 $28 It’s spring all year round when you sip this stunning new release from Brent Linn and his team at Wairiki. Crafted from 100% handpicked, Maraekakaho-grown pinot noir that’s pressed immediately to avoid any colour uptake from the skins, this wine erupts with green apple, white peach … Read More