Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Established in 1996, proudly family owned and managed, Borthwick Vineyard produces wines that are a direct reflection of the Gladstone region, New Zealand. Ancient stony, alluvial soils, a cool climate, sustainable practices and minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery, mean our wines display distinctive single vineyard characteristics.
The 2024 growing season has produced a wine with great concentration. A fragrant lift of spiced stone fruit, tropical fruits with a hint of dark herb notes. Packed with flavour, a core of ripe nectarine and lemon-lime acidity, finishing with a great length of flavour."
Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December (2024 Vintage)
"Complex and enticing bouquet with a core scent of mineral and clay, then aromas of fresh citrus and red apple, quite pure fruited and fragrant, lifted and distinctive, Flavours on the palate reflect the bouquet led by lemon and apple, gooseberry and roasted pineapple then peach and hay. Great texture and overall mouthfeel, a wine to chill and drink of summer 2025 and through 2027."
5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, December 2024 (2024 Vintage)
"Fresh and inviting, the bouquet shows Granny Smith apple, nectarine, lemon zest, and jasmine notes, leading to a flavoursome palate that's vibrant and lively. Upfront and fruit-expressive, offering terrific drinking. At its best: now to 2027."