From a single vineyard on Waiheke Island, this wine is the wineries highly regarded top label. They come with our (and reviewers) highest recommendation.
Why Mystery labels? We use these when a producer may wish to clear excess stock or end of vintage lines, but they don't want to compromise the brand integrity, especially on-line where names and prices are visible to all. We can’t tell you the producer or normal RRP here – you’ll find this out when you open the box or come into store.
Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"Exquisitely composed, a stunning concentration of nectarine flesh, creamy panna cotta & roasted hazelnuts. Subtle toasty oak & fresh mineral nuances lead to a superbly long & linear finish. Tall in stature & majestic… a worthy treat for the truly devoted."
5 Stars & 96/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"Stylish and refined, the wine shows white flesh stone fruit, rockmelon, lemon peel, vanilla and hazelnut nuances, leading to a concentrated palate delivering outstanding depth and persistency. Complex and seductively charming, finishing superbly long and engaging. At its best: 2024 to 2032."
Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS,June 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"Very enticing bouquet with ripe pure fruited scents of peach and white fleshed orchard fruits, citrus and a mix of fruit and barrel spices. Equally enticing on the palate, a taut squeeze as the wine touches the palate, flavours of citrus then peach then fine tannins and acidity to carry flavours and a crisping texture of its own. Well made, quite youthful with some cellar time recommended. best drinking from 2024 through 2029."
5 Stars & 18.5/20 (93) Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, June 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"Bright, even, pale yellow. This has a sweet bouquet, enveloping stonefruit, guava, blossom, nut and creamy elements. Medium-full bodied, aromas of nectarine, pear and a suggestion of guava intertwined with grapefruit zest, roasted hazelnut, spice and custard. The mouthfeel is creamy, fleshy and smooth-flowing, carrying spice and nutty elements to a poised and lingering finish. This elegant Chardonnay is enticing with curves and a smooth mouthfeel with acid tension drives with sweet fruit and nutty details. Match with chicken cashew and white fish beurre blanc over the next 5 years."