Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2023 $23 – $28 This cracker of a gold medal-winning pinot hails from a single site in the Waipara Valley sub-region of North Canterbury. Most famous for its stunning examples of riesling, the region also cranks out truly spectacular pinot noir like this release from the fine folks … Read More
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Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Gris 2023
Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Gris 2023 $20 – $23 Over the last 20 years, the McKean family’s Tiki Wines portfolio has grown to eight different varieties — but pinot gris has always been a particular talent for this Cantabrian powerhouse. Displaying a nose of quince paste, baked apple, and fresh-cut pear, it’s a … Read More
Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Gewürztraminer 2023
Tiki North Canterbury Gewürztraminer 2023 $20 – $23 There’s something so pure and true in this expression of gewürztraminer. Sourced from the braided river gravels of the North Canterbury, it shows classic lychee, rosewater, and musky spice notes that add extra layers of loveliness to a palate that’s already sweet, generous, honeyed, luxurious, and just … Read More
Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Tiki North Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc 2024 $20 – $23 The McKean family has been the force behind Tiki since planting an old Waipara sheep farm in vines in the early 2000s. Sauvignon blanc vines thrive under the baking North Canterbury summer sun, and their vigour is kept in check by those skin-mummifying brain-meltingly hot and … Read More
Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Riesling 2023
Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Riesling 2023 $20-$23 Get set for a nose erupting with fresh lime zest, Granny Smith apple, petrichor and green olive notes ok, and then prepare for all of that to osmose in tangy fashion across the tongue and gums in every sip. Generously dry, and showing crunchy-crisp textures, a solid … Read More
Tiki Waipara Riesling 2018
Tiki Waipara Riesling 2018 $23 Royce McKean ditched the corporate grind for a new life in wine after almost meeting his maker. Caught in an avalanche while skiing, he decided during recovery that he wanted to be more connected to the land — and this is the result. Sweet and beeswaxy, heaving with apple, honeysuckle … Read More
Tiki Waiata Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Noir Rosé 2021
Tiki Waiata Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Noir Rosé 2021 $18 If you were expecting a soft, light, simple rosé then you’ll be wanting to do a u-turn and zoom on out of the cul-de-sac because this wine is bursting with apple, peach and cherry characters, brisk acidity and boasts a generously dry finish. It’s appropriate … Read More
Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2020
Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2020 ($25) An excellent-value pinot noir that’s crammed with cherry and tamarillo tastiness. Smooth and soothing to sip, it shows subtle smoke notes from its well-handled oak maturation and it’s edged with soft mushroom and dried herb characters which add complexity to the mid-palate and elongate the finish. … Read More
Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Gris 2020
Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Pinot Gris 2020 $23 Paired with: Creamy Sweetcorn Polenta with Chicken Schnitzel and Herb Sauce dish Magazine Issue 102 The creamy moreishness of the polenta combined with the savoury, herby, crunchy schnitzel just sings when paired with the juicy apple, pear and spiced peach punchiness of the Tiki North Canterbury … Read More
Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc 2021 $23 Paired with: Market Fish with pistachio herb and lime salsa in dish Magazine Issue 102 Wow! If the lightning strike of lemongrass and apple don’t awe you instantly, then the burst of basil, passionfruit and lime-laden lusciousness of the Tiki North Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc 2021 ($23) … Read More
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