Gold Medal & 96/100 Decanter World Wine Awards 2026
Just a great glass of classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc but with more complexity and intensity than most. It's wines like this that remind us of why the world has fallen in love with our take on this variety.
Winery notes (2025 Vintage)
"Rows are planted north-east to south-west at a 43 degree angle rather than the typical north to south. This leads to slightly greener characters in grapes on the south facing side and more tropical characters in grapes on the north facing side. The resulting wine is therefore multi-dimensional and complex. The site is cooler than some other areas of the valley and hence slower to ripen. The distinguishing flavours are crushed herbs (often associated with the coastal Awatere region) and vibrant tropical notes.
Pungent aromas of fresh grapefruit and snow pea with a hint of oystershell. Fresh and vibrant with layers of blackcurrant and tomato leaf, complemented by green herbaceous notes. A crisp mineral sea salt thread leads to an intense and refreshing finish."
96/100 Judges' Comments, Decanter World Wine Awards, June 2026 (2025 Vintage)
"Delightful gooseberry, apple, peach and nectarine fruit deftly lattices the plush leesy texture and steely acid line. Long and charming with a stirring saline edge."






















