Oyster Bay Chardonnay
A delightful cool climate Chardonnay, Oyster Bay had created a beautiful wine with the clean pure varietal character that typifies the best whites from Marlborough. Flavours of stone-fruit and citrus are perfectly balanced with creamy nutty oak. Crisp and a lengthy finish.
Marlborough Sounds Chardonnay
The extraordinarily scenic Marlborough Sounds, in Maori the Sounds represent the sunken bows of Aoraki, the canoe that is Mt Cook, are full of gems great food and wine and world famous trout fishing. Marlborough Sounds Chardonnay displays bright flavours of pear and nectarine, backed by minerally notes. There is a lovely subtle touch of oak which is reminiscent of freshly baked bread. Fresh and vibrant, there is complexity and length.
Hunter’s Chardonnay
Fermented and aged in French oak casks for 10 months. Brilliant very pale straw colour with a distinctive greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pear and nectarine are followed by hints of dried honey, biscuity oak, citrusy nougat and spice. Mid weighted and carrying a nicely fleshed feel, pear and nectarine fruits are featured over honeysuckle, biscuity nougat and spicy crème brulee characters. Gently creamed medium to long conclusion. Drink over the next 2-3 years. Alc. 12.5%
Native & Ancient Marlborough On Skins Chardonnay Gris
Native & Ancient explores the interaction between microbiology and human intervention, of man and nature, through a series of natural wines.The fruit for this wine is organically farmed Chardonnay and Pinot Gris from Blocks 3 and 6 on the Isabel Estate Vineyard. The wine is made in as natural a way as possible, harking back to ancient winemaking techniques. Destemmed and co-fermented on the skins, 54% Chardonnay 46% Pinot Gris. The colour of a gingerbread man and tastes a bit like one too. Aromas that remind you of a turkish market. A mix of baking spice and dripping rock melon on a hot summer's day. Juicy with a textural edge. A food wine.
Squealing Pig Chardonnay
Grapes from Marlborough have produced a crisp Chardonnay with flavours of citrus, nectarine and pineapple and a lovely toasty finish.
Wither Hills Chardonnay
Wither Hills Chardonnay is an impressive Marlborough Chardonnay that is loaded with citrus fruits and complimented by creamy French oak. An extremely attractive wine that is suited to a wide range of food matches including the traditional Chicken roast.
Rapaura Springs Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
The journey for the Rapaura Springs wines begins far from the vineyards where the earth claims a share of the Wairau River. After a six month journey, the water is released to a spring that weaves through the vineyard, and provides the crystal clear, pure water for the vines. It also informs Rapura Springs' philosophy that quality begins in the vineyard. They took out top honour in 2015, recognised at the London international Wine & Spirits Competition as the Best Sauvignon Blanc Producer and NZ Winemaker of the Year. With classic tropical notes as well as citrus and fresh herbs on the pallet, the Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc combines complexity and structure with clean cut acidity, providing an exceptional premium style at an affordable price point. Gold Medal | The Globel Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2017.
Rapaura Springs Pinot Gris
Aromas of red apple, quince, pear and some underlying ginger spice. The palate is full, rich and fruit driven and has some lovely acidty, balanced by the natural fruit sugars retained in this wine.
Native & Ancient Pet Nat Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Native & Ancient explores the interaction between microbiology and human intervention, of man and nature, through a series of natural wines. The grapes for this wine are organically farmed Sauvignon Blanc sourced from Block 4 on the Isabel Estate Vineyard. The wine style, Pet Nat or Petillant Naturel translates to naturally sparkling and is achieved by bottling the wine while it is still fermenting. The wine is made in as natural a way as possible, harking back to ancient winemaking techniques, it is unfined and unfiltered with no added sulphites. A great way to kick off your weekend BBQ, refreshing, lightly sparkling, lots of ripe tropical fruit. A real fruit salad of flavours followed by a textural slightly biscuity finish. Delicious.
Jules Taylor Marlborough Pinot Gris
This is definitely Gris, not Grigio with baked quinces, crisp apple and interesting notes of clove spice. Partial barrel ferment helps this wine dial up texture and palate weight. An enticing alternative to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.