The Ned Pinot Noir
Sourced from the renowned Ben Morven vineyard, the Pinot Noir fruit is of exceptional character. Beautifully perfumed, bursting with bright red cherry and wild raspberry aromas. Layers of ripe berries are complemented by fine silky tannins and subtle hints of chocolate and spice on the finish complete the wine.
Black Cottage Chardonnay
A percentage of the grapes were handpicked and whole bunch pressed, with about 20% seeing French oak, the majority well-seasoned. A small percentage worked through malo with a substantial amount of button age to build mouth feel. The colour is golden straw. An aroma complex nose with layers of stone fruit, mingling with brioche. The palate is full-bodied and richly textured with fleshy stone fruit. This is an elegant Chardonnay with a lingering, lively finish.
Rockburn Devil's Staircase Pinot Noir
Deep bright ruby red in colour, Devil's Staircase Pinot Noir is a dizzying fusion of firm fruit, tempting spices and alluring earthen notes. Each drop of this wine is bursting with flavours of black Doris plums, blueberries and bramble fruit that leave one wanting for more. It is characterized as a fruity, rich and full wine with finely balanced acid and firm tannins. The supple richness of Rockburn Devils Staircase Pinot Noir complements a range of savoury dishes. It can be tried alongside game birds such as quail, turkey and duck, or with a fillet of New Zealand salmon.
Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Yealands Estate Sauvignon Blanc was crafted using two fruit parcels from the estates own Seaview Vineyard. This fragrant wine shows pure characters of guava, fresh herbs and blackcurrant leaf, that are layered with lively citrus notes. The textured and elegant palate provides you a distinct mineral finish which Yealands Estates Sauv Blanc is known for. This white wine can be enjoyed as an apéritif or with goats cheese salad, freshly shucked oysters or prawn preparations. It is suitable for vegans and those allergic to gluten.
Ara Single Estate Pinot Gris
Ara "Single Estate" Marlborough Rose
Dry, European style, bright, fresh strawberries, with cream. Long, refreshing finish.. The three Giesen brothers Theo, Alex and Marcel are proof familial relationships and business can work harmoniously, with good humour - and international success. Thanks to their Grandfather sommelier August, Great Grandfather Leonhard Kaiser who was a brewer and their parents who gave the brothers a love of international cuisine the trio had the drinks trade and hospitality in their DNA.
Ara "Single Estate" Marlborough Chardonnay
Traditional style, rich, generous fruit, creamy texture and toasty complexity. Focused, persistant finish. The three Giesen brothers Theo, Alex and Marcel are proof familial relationships and business can work harmoniously, with good humour - and international success. Thanks to their Grandfather sommelier August, Great Grandfather Leonhard Kaiser who was a brewer and their parents who gave the brothers a love of international cuisine the trio had the drinks trade and hospitality in their DNA.