Winery notes (2019 Vintage)
"It’s got the backbone of a great Riesling, glorious gold glint, orange marmalade, apricot and toffee aromas, sweet opulent palate and a clean lingering finish – perfection! Full unctuous mouthfeel, perfectly balanced with crisp, fresh acidity. 148g/l RS."
93/100 JamesSuckling.com (2019 Vintage)
"Beautifully intense aromas and flavors of ripe apricot, dried peach and orange marmalade. The intensity is impressive. The palate is so flavourful, with a sweet build of fruit that drives on concentrated acidity. Finishes so long. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
Reviews for the 2018 vintage below…
5 Stars Michael Cooper (2018 Vintage)
"The 2018 vintage is a richly botrytised style with a fragrant, honeyed bouquet. Bright, light gold/green, it has concentrated, peachy, honeyed flavours, abundant sweetness (213 grams/litre of residual sugar), balanced acidity, and a slightly oily richness. Drink now or cellar."
4 ½ Stars, Top 5 & Best Buy, Cuisine Sweet Wine Tasting 2019 (2018 Vintage)
"Sourced from three vineyards in the Wairau Valley, this wine is straw coloured with green tints and has lovely concentrated aromas of apricot and marmalade on warm toast. Layers of character and generosity are supported by fresh acidity giving the wine superb length and mouthfeel."
NZIWS Judges Comments (2018 Vintage)
"A tantalisingly tasty ‘sticky’ with enchanting aromas of orange toffee and lime curd and mouth-coating, lightly syrupy, apricot and orange honey flavours with the sweetness perfectly foiled by refreshing zesty acidity."