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The nose is a harmony of white nectarine and the oak-influenced aromas of miso... The nose is a harmony of white nectarine and the oak-influenced aromas of miso caramel and charred pineapple. The palate is ripe and rich with a brilliantly resolved acidity that sparkles like the crunch of a flaky salt crystal. Fruit is ever-present... more

A warm and productive summer put plenty of flesh on this wine. The fruit is is... A warm and productive summer put plenty of flesh on this wine. The fruit is issued from Rippon’s mature vines, whose root hairs have invaded the schist rock below. Lurking towards the end of the first mouthful is substantial phenolic power and it... more

Huge floral, white peach, and passion fruit aromas. The mouth is similar with ... Huge floral, white peach, and passion fruit aromas. The mouth is similar with passion fruit and a touch of gooseberry. Long and flavorful with bright acidity. Finishes with an green apple zing, so characteristic of New World Sauvignon Blanc. more

On release the color is lemon-straw. The bouquet is a zesty fusion of quince, ... On release the color is lemon-straw. The bouquet is a zesty fusion of quince, citrus blossom, lemon meringue and green apple, cloaked in a spicy mineral underlay. In the mouth the experience is also multi-layered, displaying both richness and... more

The conditions during harvest were suburb and 2022 produced a classic Hunting ... The conditions during harvest were suburb and 2022 produced a classic Hunting Hill. Very distinctive terroir driven typicity, with piercing lemon/lime fruit lift and floral on the nose, richness and volume in the mouth followed by lingering acidity and... more

This is a medium-bodied and elegant Hawkes Bay Chardonnay. Its flavor profile ... This is a medium-bodied and elegant Hawkes Bay Chardonnay. Its flavor profile is a mix of ripe peach, intermingled with hints of butter, grilled nuts, grapefruit and subtle oak spice. It is both complex and delicious. Sliced apple and flint on the... more

Pale gold. Aromas of green apple and honeysuckle, with lemon honey and a littl... Pale gold. Aromas of green apple and honeysuckle, with lemon honey and a little vanilla from the oak. Medium-bodied, with a focused, mineral length and flavors of crisp apple, lemon and peach. Made to age gracefully; weight and honeyed flavors will... more

At bottling the wine showed concentrated riesling aromatics of white flowers, ... At bottling the wine showed concentrated riesling aromatics of white flowers, yellow and green citrus, lemons and limes with a very attractive note of ripe gala apple and a hint of ripe peach. Behind these primary fruit aromas a subtle flinty note we... more

Two Paddocks Riesling is an estate grown, single block selection made from fru... Two Paddocks Riesling is an estate grown, single block selection made from fruit grown at Two Paddocks’ Red Bank Vineyard situated in the Earnscleugh district of Alexandra, Central Otago. You will find notes of lime, honeydew, loquat and wet stone... more

Apple crumble and marzipan notes are supported by primary aromas of lemon, pea... Apple crumble and marzipan notes are supported by primary aromas of lemon, peach and fig with subtle jasmine and citrus blossom florals. Some high-quality oak adds a wisp of smoke and some vanilla, flint, and caramel notes. The palate is beautifully... more

The Riesling is the pride and joy of the winery, in the sense that it was the ... The Riesling is the pride and joy of the winery, in the sense that it was the first wine produced and launched to the public. It is textural and mineral ripe with off-dry flavors of lime and sweet almond blossom. The citrus notes meld together with... more

Crafted from a tiny half-hectare block at Two Paddocks Red Bank Vineyard at Ea... Crafted from a tiny half-hectare block at Two Paddocks Red Bank Vineyard at Earnscleugh, Central Otago, which consistently produces the ripest and most intense riesling on the estate. You will find notes of lime, honeydew, loquat and wet stone... more

The Kumeu vineyards that contribute to this wine give it a blend of Chardonnay... The Kumeu vineyards that contribute to this wine give it a blend of Chardonnay that is particularly ripe, peachy and not only delicious to drink but also has the concentration and lingering complexity that is expected from this wine. This is quality... more

Pale straw in color. Gravels, smoke and flint wash over a ripe grapefruit and ... Pale straw in color. Gravels, smoke and flint wash over a ripe grapefruit and citrus spectrum of fruit characters. Orange blossom and daphne also complement the citrus core, along with toast and oatmeal characters from the long elevage in barrel.... more

The bouquet is complex, alluring and has scents of autolysis with baked goods ... The bouquet is complex, alluring and has scents of autolysis with baked goods and oats. The fruit aromas include white and yellow peach, baked apple and citrus. A fine mousse and bold acidity, fine leesy after taste, lengthy dry finish. Complex, slight... more

Light straw in color. Rich, complexity on the nose with floral notes and green... Light straw in color. Rich, complexity on the nose with floral notes and green apple, pear, and a hint of spice. The pure age of these vines give the wine texture and plate weight. It is rich, floral and fleshy with mouth-filing pear, crisp apple and... more

A serious, concentrated and expressive wine, Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc flaunts ... A serious, concentrated and expressive wine, Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc flaunts a powerful bouquet of fresh herbs, tropical fruits and bright citrus. Ripe stone fruit flavors and a distinct minerality hold up well to rich, spicy foods. Lovely purity of... more

Greeny straw. Aromas of fresh gooseberry, floral notes and citrus. On the pala... Greeny straw. Aromas of fresh gooseberry, floral notes and citrus. On the palate notes of honeysuckle and white flesh nectarine, along with granny smith apple Vegan-Friendly Mouthwatering ruby grapefruit, lime sherbet, lemon curd and ripe melon flavors... more

Aromas of freshly squeezed lemon and grapefruit, crunchy green apple, peach, p... Aromas of freshly squeezed lemon and grapefruit, crunchy green apple, peach, passionfruit and fresh herbs accompanied by crisp and zesty moments of citrus, fresh garden herbs and tropical notes on the palate. A refreshing and mouth-watering Sauvignon... more

Soft and textured savvy. Warm ferment and skin have taken out some of the zing... Soft and textured savvy. Warm ferment and skin have taken out some of the zingy bite you might expect of the traditional Sauvignon Blanc. Very rounded and moreish. The 2022 Marlborough Natural Sauvignon Blanc by Josh Scott is gently hazy in the glass,... more