01
2023 Single Estate Marsanne
VARIETAL
100% Marsanne
VINEYARDS
Sourced from a very small single vineyard site of organically grown vines on Waiheke Island.
SEASON
Growing conditions were almost perfect throughout the year, and whilst not as hot as 2019/2020, fruit was picked a few weeks earlier than the previous years. These conditions allowed fruit to reach optimal ripeness with no weather stress experienced. As a result, 2021 will be remembered as a vintage that produced extremely high-quality fruit.
HARVEST
By hand in late February.
VINIFICATION
The fruit was gently whole bunch pressed to French oak barriques (33% new). Following a period of lees contact the wine was racked, blended and bottled.
TASTING NOTES
A rich, textural white with notes of stone fruit, beeswax and underlying hints of honeysuckle. The distinctive varietal aromas of this premium fruit have been subtly enhanced with barrel fermentation, creating a textured, elegant wine style.
02
2023 Single Estate Chardonnay
VARIETAL
100% Chardonnay
VINEYARDS
The best grapes are selected from a small parcel of north facing vines tucked out of the wind near
Waiheke’s Whakanewha Regional Park.
SEASON
Growing conditions were almost perfect throughout the year, and whilst not as hot as 2019/2020, fruit was picked a few weeks earlier than the previous years. These conditions allowed fruit to reach optimal ripeness with no weather stress experienced. As a result, 2021 will be remembered as a vintage that produced extremely high-quality fruit.
HARVEST
By hand in late February.
VINIFICATION
The fruit was gently whole bunch pressed to French oak barriques (25% new). Following a period of lees contact the wine was racked, blended and bottled.
TASTING NOTES
An elegant, pale gold in the glass. The palate is multi-layered and complex with spice, nuts, stone fruit and green apple with great acidity and a fine-grained texture. The finish is clean and refined.
03
2021 Single Estate Meritage
VARIETAL
38% Cabernet Sauvignon |22% Merlot | 22% Petit Verdot | 18% Franc
VINEYARDS
Owhanake Peninsular, Waiheke Island. Planted in 1992, one of the earliest red blend plantings on the island. Sandy clay soils within a natural amphitheatre fanned by afternoon sea breezes.
SEASON
Growing conditions were perfect with settled warm weather patterns throughout spring provided optimal flowering conditions and extended dry periods mid summer to autumn. These conditions allowed fruit to reach optimal ripeness. As a result, 2019 will be fondly remembered as a vintage that produced an abundance of high-quality wines.
HARVEST
By hand in late March and early April.
VINIFICATION
The grapes were destemmed and then very gently pressed to open top fermenters. Twice daily plunging during fermentation before an extended maceration period post fermentation. The wine was aged in seasoned French barrels for 12 months before a light fining and bottling.
TASTING NOTES
Bright vibrant purple with a dense dark core. Lifted and intense aromas of black Doris plums, cassis and vanilla spice with complex savoury undertones. Rich, soft and opulent with lovely ripe tannins providing a wellstructured wine with warmth and generosity
04
2021 Single Estate Syrah
VARIETAL
100% Syrah
VINEYARDS
Owhanake Peninsular, Waiheke Island. Planted in 1992, one of the earliest Syrah plantings on the island. Sandy clay soils within a natural amphitheatre fanned by afternoon sea breezes.
SEASON
Growing conditions were perfect with settled warm weather patterns throughout spring provided optimal flowering conditions and extended dry periods mid summer to autumn. These conditions allowed fruit to reach optimal ripeness. As a result, 2019 will be fondly remembered as a vintage that produced an abundance of high-quality wines.
HARVEST
By hand in late March.
VINIFICATION
The grapes were destemmed and then very gently pressed to open top fermenters. Twice daily plunging during fermentation before an extended maceration period post fermentation. The wine was aged in 40% new French barrels for 12 months before a light fining and bottling.
TASTING NOTES
Bright purple in the glass. Lifted aromas of blackberry along with hints of ripe plums and spice. This is a medium bodied wine showing an abundance of sweet fruit and ripe silky tannins. The oak is well judged and contributes to the persistent finish.
