ZEPHYR GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2022

Produced by the Glover family with Ben as winemaker, the vineyard for this is directly opposite Lawson Dry Hills, highlighting the suitability of this area for Gewürztraminer. There's plenty to like about this – some rose petal, lychees – classic flavours on a lightly oily, unctuous, but not heavy palate.

Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"Colour | bright | intriguing | green hue
Nose | rose hip | ginger | fragrant
Palate | Persian spice | cardamon | textural | unctuous."

5 Stars Michael Cooper (2022 Vintage)
"The distinctive, refined 2022 vintage is a single-vineyard wine, grown at Dillons Point, in the lower Wairau Valley. Certified organic, it was partly (5 per cent) handled in old French oak barrels. Floral and weighty, it has strong, peachy, citrusy, spicy flavours, showing a distinct touch of complexity, and excellent delicacy, depth and harmony. A youthful, dryish, vigorous wine, it should reward cellaring to 2025+."

Rated Excellent, 5 Stars & 95/100 NZ Wine Rater (2022 Vintage)
"A pretty, delicate, classic bouquet that unfolds generously with airtime in the glass to show inviting aromas of Turkish delight, rose petals, lavender, lychee and rosemary. Rich, dry, tasty, textural wine with pleasant acidity to provide balance and plenty of power on the lingering finish. A very stylish rendition of the variety."