Ripe Corella pears with green apple and hint of Feijoa, subtle musk stick and rosewater adding floral perfume, there is the faintest note of white Lilies as well. Ripe pear infused with Lime fill the flavour with supple acidity and a gentle line of textural plushness giving persistence. Long and flavoursome yet refined.
Ripe grapefruit, quince and brown lime sit against subtle funky complexity showing as nougat and brioche. The oak influence is indistinguishable from the yeast derived complexity. Abundant texture is tempered by limey acidity giving way to a generous finish with layers of nutty citrus complexity. A seemingly endless line of flavour persistence
Morello cherries, raspberry, wild woody herbs, a hint of wood smoke, perfumed with a hint of ethereal lift which will continue to grow. Brown spice rack, cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of anise and licorice. Some rose petal and floral dimension as well. The Hawkesbury Vineyard near Wanaka in Central Otago is on full display here with elegance and finesse at its heart, layers of complexity ensuring an exciting future in the cellar.
TROPHY FOR BEST CHARDONNAY - 2023 PKF HUNTER VALLEY WINE SHOW.
Ripe grapefruit, quince and brown lime sit against subtle funky complexity showing as nougat and brioche. The oak influence is indistinguishable from the yeast derived complexity. Abundant texture is tempered by limey acidity giving way to a generous finish with layers of nutty citrus complexity. A seemingly endless line of flavour persistence.
Intense Lime with guava and ripe finger limes with hints of lavender and gardenia. Crystalline white florals and a hint of blue and purple flowerbeds. Some very subtle mango Weiss bar over light herbal hints with lemon verbena and spearmint, almost Alpine herb like. The palate is full with a generous texture and wide silky texture, softer acidity adding a slippery line.
A heady blend of Hunter Valley Shiraz, Hilltops Tempranillo and Pinot Noir from Orange collide in a fusion dark red berries, Red Frogs, and exotic rose petal aromatics. Wild herbs and pink peppercorns add aromatic intrigue. Juicy acidity and crunchy tannin complete a piquant textural expression of dark red fruit. Infinity drinkable.
Fresh cut Doris plum and anise add to the classic regional dark cherry and liquorice drive we have come to expect from Central Otago. There is a spicy line of graphite and mineral like texture across the juicy and lifted flavour profile. Supple and silky tannins complete the package of glossy plushness.
Ripe grapefruit, quince and brown lime sit against subtle funky complexity showing as nougat and brioche. The oak influence is indistinguishable from the yeast derived complexity. Abundant texture is tempered by limey acidity giving way to a generous finish with layers of nutty citrus complexity. A seemingly endless line of flavour persistence.READ MORE...
The is archetypal Hunter Valley Shiraz, Dark plum and red berries with an overlay of Rosewood and briar. There is some earthy mineral complexity and very subtle oak support. The palate is medium bodied and finishes with a lingering dark fruit exit. Gentle but expansive, most importantly though, it’s very Hunter. READ MORE....
A classic Hunter Semillon showing the regional hallmark bright lemony lift and a citrus blossom perfume, but with an almost subliminal tropical hint. Kaffir lime leaf and Gin & Tonic like botanical aromas add power and depth to the nose. READ MORE.....
