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Deep garnet hue with intense aromas of cherry, blackberry, cedar, wild thyme, mushroom and earthy loam. The cooler 2019 vintage has delivered an elegant wine with great concentration and a remarkable core with layers of dark red fruit, wild herb and distinctive earthy flavours complementing a highly focused palate with great intensity and length. Silky fine tannins, vibrant fruit and intense aromas complement a serious structure with so much finesse. Harmonious and lively, this Pinot Noir is drinking beautifully as a young wine and should continue to deliver enjoyment for 15+ years.

Awards and reviews
95 points, 5 stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2020
18.5+/20, 5 stars - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Awards, Sept 2020
4.5 stars - Winestate Magazine, Oct 2020
93 points, Silver (Top 4 Central Otago) - International Wine Challenge, UK, May 2021
93 points, Excellent - Cameron Douglas MS, Sept 2020
91 points, Outstanding - Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, March 2021
91 points, 4 stars - Bob Campbell MW, Sept 2020
Silver - New Zealand International Wine Show 2020
Silver - International Wine and Spirit Competition 2020, UK
Silver - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2021

Bright garnet colour with intense aromas of sweet cherry, strawberry, white blossom, clove, and wild thyme. The warmer aspects of the 2018 vintage has delivered a richly textured wine with generous fruit concentration that is complemented by intricate detail and noteworthy poise. Silky fine tannins, inviting fruit aromas and serious underlying structure showcase the hallmarks of this distinctive Bannockburn site. Harmonious and inviting as a young wine, it will continue to develop and give enjoyment for 10+ years.

Awards and reviews
Blue Gold - Sydney International Wine Competition 2020
Silver, 92 points - International Wine Challenge, London, Nov 2019
Silver - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards, Feb 2020
5 Stars, 95 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2019
95 points (top 2) - WineNZ Magazine, March 2020
4.5 Stars, 93 points, Bob Campbell MW - The Real Review Oct 2019
4.5 Stars, Winestate Magazine, March 2020
4.5 Stars (top 12), Cuisine Magazine, April 2020
90 points (premium) - Cameron Douglas MS, Oct 2019

A seductive nose of cherry, plum, lilac, incense, cedar, earthy loam and wild thyme. This is an elegant expression of the Bannockburn sub-region with lovely red and blue fruit, camphor and florals supported by fine tannins that are intricately woven around the fresh acidity. This Pinot Noir is laden with perfume and intricate detail,expres sing a gracefulness that is the hallmark of great sites in a cooler growing season. This wine is a pleasure to drink young but will continue to develop for a decade or so, making it a great option for the cellar.

Our 2019 Pinot Noir Rosé has a beautiful pale pink hue that hints at the delicious array of red fruit aromas that will unfold in the glass. Intensely aromatic, the floral notes and bright red fruit sing beautifully of “classic” Central Otago Rosé. Enticing aromas of cherry, wild strawberry, and raspberry are carried long on the palate by the incredible creamy texture. It is a dry style Rosé with great concentration and sweet red fruit that is perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity which is the hallmark of wines from Gibbston and a result of our decision to pick early..

Awards and reviews
5 Stars, 93 points, Sam Kim - Wine Orbit, Oct 2019
4.5 Stars, Winestate Magazine, March 2020
4 Stars, 92 points, Bob Campbell MW - The Real Review, Oct 2019
90 points (premium) - Cameron Douglas MS, Oct 2019
Silver - NZ International Wine Show 2019

This Pinot Gris has delicious poached pear, lime cordial and elderflower on the nose with a suggestion of salinity. A seductive and elegant wine with crunchy pear, citrus and apple flavours and a long mineral finish. Made with food pairing in mind, this Pinot Gris is deceptively complex and a good candidate for cellaring for up to 10 years

Reviews
93 points, 5 stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2020
93 points, excellent - Cameron Douglas MS, Dec 2020
18.5/20, 5 stars - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Nov 2020
4 stars - Winestate Magazine (Michael Cooper), Sept 2020

A complex nose of lime juice, grapefruit zest and burnt orange peel, with a lift of cherry blossom. The citrus laden palate is medium bodied with notable mid-palate intensity and a persistent zesty finish. Wonderfully balanced around the apt acidity, the wine has a charming touch of sweetness that is immediately transformed into a long, dry finish. This wine shows the fruitful honesty of young vines but equally has enough serious stature to continue to shine for 7+ years from release. 

Awards and reviews
94 points, 5 stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2020
4.5 stars - Winestate Magazine (Michael Cooper), July 2020
93 points, 4.5 stars - Bob Campbell, The Real Review. Sept 2020
93 points, excellent - Cameron Douglas MS, Nov 2020
4 stars, 18.0/20 pts - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Sept 2020
Silver - NW Wine Awards 2020
Silver - NZ International Wine Show 2020

A fragrant and lush bouquet of lime, honeysuckle, and a subtle touch of flint with flavours of delicious citrus zest, and ripe lime. This Riesling has a rich front palate that crescendos to a long and mineral finish with brilliant acidity that will ensure the wine's longevity.

Reviews
5 Stars, 94 points, Sam Kim Wine Orbit, April 2019
4.5 Stars, Winestate Magazine, June 2019
4 Stars, 18/20 points, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
4 Stars, Cuisine Magazine March 2019
92 points (premium) - Cameron Douglas MS, Oct 2019
Silver - New Zealand International Wine Show, Oct 2019

Pale straw with clear hues. Intense aromas of lemon and lime on the nose with floral notes of orange blossom and peach. Sweet, concentrated flavours of lemon and lime with grapefruit and mandarin show on the palate together with hints of apricot.  A medium, sweet wine with a crisp, balanced acidity and long lingering finish.

There is an enticing combination of freshly squeezed lemon, melon, and pineapple on the nose with a touch of vanilla bean and ginger. The palate is energetic, zesty, and pure with a delightful creamy texture and a long, lingering finish. Zingy citrus gives the wine great focus, and the lovely integrated oak gives ample structure to this memorable Chardonnay. Uniquely textured and fresh in its youth, this wine should develop beautifully for 9+ years.   

Awards and reviews:
94 pts, 5 stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, March 2021
93 points, excellent - Cameron Douglas MS, Feb 2021
4.5 stars - Winestate Magazine (Michael Cooper), March 2021
91 points, 4 stars - Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, March 2021
18+/20 pts, 4 stars - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Feb 2021