90 Points - Decanter - This delicious NZ Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes sourced from the three premium Wairau Valley sub-regions, each selected for the distinct characteristic each location brings to the wine. The cool climate enables a long, slow ripening period for the fruit, resulting in intensified flavours and a wonderful naturally crisp acidity. Citrus, grapefruit and peach on the nose, the palate is a wonderful mix of gooseberry, passionfruit and melon. This is a must try for any Sa

95 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards . Purity elegance combine with texture, concentration and length. A true reflection of the three Central Otago sub regions that contribute to this Peregrine Pinot Noir. Central Otago is known to be one of the best place in the world to produce Pinot Noir. Concentrated aromas of dried strawberries with notes of black cherry, vanilla and gamey scents. Fined-grained, mouth coating tannins, supported by a juicy and firm acidity. A sensational Pinot Noir. Taste

94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit. Selected for the inaugural Appellation Marlborough Wine Annual Collection 2022, the Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc is a classical Marlborough Sauvignon. Concentrated yet elegant with flavour density and a lingering, precise finish. Sam Kim from Wine Orbit rated this vintage as 94/100 and described it as "Wonderfully fruited and fresh on the nose showing Granny Smith apple, nettle, lime zest and white floral aromas, it's intensely flavoursome on the palate offering e

91 Points Wine Orbit. 12 individual Pinot Noir parcels, 4 different clones and 3 rootstocks go to making this super complex Marlborough Pinot Noir. Hand harvested and aged for a total of 18 months in barrel, this is a very good Pinot, from a premium producer.  Taste The 2017 Pinot Noir has a bright cherry colour that is complimented by a lifted and complex aroma. Wild violets, dark cherries, pencil shavings and earthy notes bust out of the glass. The palate is deep with blackcurrants and spice b

90 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. The L5 Block is situated in a very exposed area right on the coastline of Yealands Seaview Vineyard, Awatere Valley. It is the coolest, most extreme site on the vineyard and the subsequent wine reflects this terroir - mineral, salty, crushed oyster shell and wet stone are just a few of the flavours that characterise this unique wine. The ripe fruit was de-stemmed, chilled and gently pressed off to settle in a small stainless steel tank for 4

Yealands Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is from their Seaview vineyard in the Awatere Valley which is exposed to some of the toughest growing conditions in Marlborough; high sunshine and wind, cool nights and low rainfall which produces a smaller, thicker skinned berry with intense fruit flavours. This wine is a blend of three different blocks on the property, each uniquely contributing to the expressive nature of the wine.  Taste Abundant flavours of snow pea, passionfruit and blackcurrant lea

92 Points - The Wine Front. A blend from two vineyard sites, Leah is named after Michael Seresin’s daughter. The large majority of the fruit comes from the clay-rich hillside of the Raupo Creek Vineyard, which is located in the Omaka Valley. This wine is focused and concentrated, with a succulent fruit core, framed by fine-grained tannins and a mouth-watering acidity. An elegant and understated style with immediate appeal, but structure to last. An Outstanding Fine Pinot Noir ! Taste Bright, fr

Yealands Land Made wines tell the story of New Zealand’s leading wine regions from alluvial plains and windswept coastlines to spectacular mountain ranges. For this collection, their winemakers allow the land to tell its own story, skilfully combining individual parcels of fruit to produce wines that are reflective of their distinctive origin. Lifted notes of cherries and ripe red berries with toasty aromas and savoury spice. On the palate, the juicy, red fruit flavours lead into a supple palate

94/100 Points - Jamie Goode. A seriously good biodynamic Pinot Noir from the heartland of fine wine in New Zealand, Central Otago. Stylish and complex, the beautifully fragrant bouquet shows red/black cherry, floral, dark olive, nutmeg and earthy mushroom characters, leading to a juicy palate that is wonderfully rounded and elegant. It is refined and persistent with gorgeous spicy/savoury nuances. Refined, elegant with lovely intense fruit, this is a highly regarded Pinot Noir drinking beautiful

96 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater. Gravestone 2019 is a blend of 78% Sauvignon blanc and 22% Semillon. "Complex, vinous and Bordeaux-like on the nose with gooseberry, capsicum, lime skin, herb-garden and smoky/savoury notes. Rich, textural and weighty on the palate with concentration and power that lasts through to it's delicious bone dry finish." This is a blended white wine that oozes sophistication with a touch of lime, fresh pear, honeysuckle and a hint of orange marmalade leading towards a

95 Points - Emanuel Pesqueira. From vines grown on a steep north facing slope in the Raupo vineyard, where the soils are dense and clay-based. The vines are cropped to produce enough fruit for just one bottle per vine, and this fruit is handpicked and completely de-stemmed before being fermented with wild yeast. "This single-vineyard wine from well respected biodynamic producer Seresin (which has recently been majorly downsized, so relish these older vintages while they're still here) from the

95 Points - Bob Campbell MW. The Man O' War Dreadnought 2018 is a classically styled Syrah with really lifted spice and floral notes overlaying a more savoury umami character. Underneath the aromatic lift is a layer of red berry fruit characters which lead into a soft and supple palate following with a clear focused acidity and fine tannins, all finishing with a trademark long persistence that is fresh and slightly salty. Wine Making The Dreadnought Syrah comes from steep hillside vineyards and

A perfect example of classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, dry, tangy with green pepper, lime zest, gooseberry and subtle tropical fruit and passionfruit flavours. Ruud Maasdam founded Staete Landt in 1998 with the vision of making intensely flavoured, complex and 100% estate grown wines from their 21 hectare vineyard on the ‘Golden Mile’ in Rapaura Marlborough. The Staete Landt Vineyard was designed to produce single vineyard, hand made wines with complexity through thorough use of clone, rootst

Spicy New Zealand Grüner Veltliner, a mouthful of juicy stone fruit and a beguiling perfume of honeysuckle and spice. About the Producer The Yealands Biodiversity Plan is our long term, inter-generational commitment to enhance the precious natural resources of our region. Developed in conjunction with landscape architects, regional authorities and iwi, the plan protects and enhances sensitive natural areas including wetlands, waterways, coastal and erosion prone hill country. It’s a commitment t

90 Points - Cellar Tracker. "Wonderfully fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows crunchy apple, white flesh nectarine, sweet basil and lime peel aromas on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight and fruit intensity together with fine texture and bright acidity, leading to a lengthy delectable finish." Taste Gentle leafy tones shadow vibrant passion fruit notes on the nose. Medium-bodied, fresh and clean, with typical Wairau tropical fruit flavours and a crisp, citrusy finish. About the Pr

Bronze Medal Winner - Decanter World Wine Awards. Sourced from the clay rich Raupo vineyard, in the centre of the Omaka Valley. This vineyard has a gentle north – west facing aspect and enjoys high sunshine hours and minimal rain. The vineyard is farmed following organic and biodynamic principles. Creamy and complex, yet still elegant with focused acidity. Taste Presenting a gorgeous bright golden hue, this Chardonnay screams elegance and texture. The nose is lifted with notes of fleshy stone fr

This single vineyard ‘Josephine’ Chardonnay is one of the best kept secrets of the Staete Landt Winery. Full and round, yet stylish with great texture and length, this wine shows the perfect balance between fruit, acidity and oak integration. Citrus fruit and cream on the nose, white peaches on the palate and with a mineral aftertaste that lingers on. A truly great wine with a strong personality and European elegance, showing the unique cool climate Marlborough vibrance. Taste A whiff of sea bre

Dry in style showing lovely ripe fruit and a subtle texture from a small portion of barrel fermentation. The cooler climate of Central Otago allows the wine to maintain a refreshing acidity and great length on the palate. Bright fresh aromatics of elderflower, lemon zest and pear compliment an elegant and soft palate with fine texture and layers of ripe citrus and Central Otago stone fruit. Taste Bright fresh aromatics of elderflower, lemon zest and pear compliment an elegant and soft palate wit