Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Sourced entirely from vineyards located in Southern Marlborough’s spectacular Awatere Valley, this vibrant wine displays aromas of citrus zest and underlying notes of freshly crushed herbs. The palate is layered with flavours of sweet pineapple, crunchy green apple, and supporting notes of fresh lime and pink grapefruit. With outstanding fruit concentration balanced with zesty underlying minerality, this lively, fresh wine leads to a pure, and focused dry finish.
Grapes from this wine are sourced from vineyards located in the cool, dry, and windy Awatere Valley sub-region of Marlborough. The majority of the fruit comes from blocks located on the ancient river terraces of the upper Awatere Valley, with smaller parcels sourced from the alluvial, free-draining soils of the lower Awatere Valley."
Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS, November 2024 (2021 Vintage)
"Aromatic, pungent, varietal, fruity and very enticing with classic flavours of citrus and minerality, tropical fruits and white peach, then a classic Awatere minerality and saline mouthfeel. Dry, taut, youthful and salivating with a topline of acidity then flavours that repeat. Length and gently herbaceous finish, best drinking from 2024 through 2029."
5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Obit, August 2024 (2024 Vintage)
"This is instantly appealing on the nose with kiwifruit, crunchy apple, kaffir lime and white floral aromas. The palate displays excellent vibrancy and juicy fruit intensity, well supported by bright acidity, finishing flavoursome and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2027."