Junction Wines Central Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2020

June 14, 2021By Yvonne

Junction Wines Central Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2020 $20 Crafted from 100% pinot noir by Leith Ashworth from fruit grown on the junction of SH2 and SH50, just outside of Takapau in South Central Hawke’s Bay, this rosé is cleansing and crunchy-crisp, awash with watermelon, soft cherry and raspberry, a whiff of white pepper and a … Read More

Junction Possession Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir 2018

April 26, 2021By Yvonne

Junction Possession Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir 2018 $29 Crafted by Leith Ashworth, one of the most talented winemakers to ever come from ex-All Black stock, this cranberry and pomegranate-packed pinot noir has freshness and an individual style all of it’s own. They don’t hand out silver medals at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Wine Awards … Read More

Junction Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir Rosé 2020

March 7, 2021By Yvonne

Junction Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir Rosé 2020 $20 Crisp, bright, beautifully pale pink in the glass, its white peach, soft cherry and redcurrant characters on the nose and palate make this a refreshing, quenching style for any season. A smidge of classic dried herb on the finish adds to the gum-tickling texture. http://www.junctionwines.co.nz

Junction Body And Soul Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir 2012

February 18, 2021By Yvonne

Junction Body And Soul Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir 2012 $36 90% new French oak was used to mature this, the signature wine of the Ashworth family, grown in their vineyard located at the junction of State Highway 2 and the mighty State Highway 50. Eleven years on from harvest and the wine has morphed … Read More

Junction Pastime Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2019

November 12, 2020By Yvonne

Junction Pastime Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2019 $22 One sip and it’s blindingly obvious as to how this wine romped into a trophy spot at the Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards.  With its aromas of crisp apple and nashi and cleansing, dry, white pepper, musky ginger and five-spice characters. Nicely balanced, it’s an apple-edged, aromatic … Read More

Junction Red Card Central Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2015

December 4, 2019By Yvonne

Junction Red Card Central Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2015 $19 Four years on from harvest and this little chardonnay is still going strong.  Lighter to medium-styled, it’s leaning into the creamy, cashew-like end of the spectrum, yet still showing peach and hints of citrus in the background.  Soft, juicy and very easy to sip, it’s a … Read More

Junction Corner Post Central Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2017

November 11, 2019By Yvonne

Junction Corner Post Central Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2017 $29 Winemaker Leith Ashworth is really hitting his straps with this sensational chardonnay, grown on the Takapau Plains in Central Hawke’s Bay.  Robust, roast peach, grilled grapefruit, toasted almond and smoke-soaked aromas and flavours erupt from the glass and the wine also offers something new in every … Read More