TE WHARE RA SINGLE VINEYARD 5182 GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2024

Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"Te Whare Ra has a long standing reputation for producing one of New Zealand’s finest Gewürztraminers and much of the credit must go to the vineyard here. This wine is produced solely from 14 rows in the old block which were planted in 1979 and are some of the oldest vines in Marlborough at 38 years of age. Part of the reason for our conversion to organic and biodynamic farming was to rescue these old vines and coax them back to life. We saw huge potential in this old block and successfully rejuvenating them has been one of our greatest achievements. They are very low-cropping, which is not great for the accountant’s numbers, but this is worth it for the amazing complexity and concentration we get from the fruit and the exceptional quality of the resultant wines.

Intensely perfumed, with notes of lychees, ripe oranges and cloves. These lead into luscious varietal flavours of lychee and quince, with underlying characters of ginger and exotic spice. The palate shows intense fruit concentration and weight with a fine, soft texture and excellent persistence of flavour. This wine is off dry and continues the outstanding quality of previous vintages of our Te Whare Ra Gewürztraminer."

5 Stars & 95/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, April 2022 (2021 Vintage)
"Seductively perfumed with apricot, rose petal, clove and lychee aromas, it’s juicy and gorgeously flavoursome in the mouth delivering silky texture and pristine fruit flavours, combined with whispering sweetness and refreshing acidity, making it instantly appealing with a potential to evolve wonderfully. Certified organic. Style: Off-dry. At its best: now to 2033."

Rated Outstanding & 95/100 Cameron Douglas MS, February 2022 (2021 Vintage)
"Intense and fruity, varietal and seductive, a bouquet with a pure fruit expression, and there’s no mistaking the variety. Floral and immensely fruity, whites spices and exotic flowers, spice and intrigue. Even better on the palate with a core of white-fleshed fruits and citrus, white spice and flowers. Perfectly balanced and ready with medium+ acidity and gently warming alcohol. Best drinking from 2022 through 2025."

95/100 Jane Skilton MW, Gourmet Traveler Wine (2021 Vintage)
"Intensely aromatic with masses of lychee, bourbon rose petal and turkish delight. The palate is concentrated with real depth and there’s just a touch of sweetness in support. Excellent texture and length."

94/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review (2021 Vintage)
"Gewürztraminer lovers should from an orderly queue to buy their share of what I believe is one of the country’s finest examples of gewürztraminer at a “how do they do it?” price. Concentrated “old vine” gewürztraminer with Turkish Delight, lychee, potpourri and anise/spice flavours. Nicely restrained wine in a deliciously drinkable style. Good balance of alcohol with gentle acidity."