Grown on a clay-rich site in the Omaka Valley where Jersey bulls once grazed, this dark-fruited wine is enlivened by …
→ more“Beautifully concentrated and balanced,” said Michael Ivicevich. This wine exudes harmony, from its disarming brambly scents to its molten, soft …
→ moreA label with a strong pinot noir history, Muddy Water (the English translation of Waipara), wowed the panel with this …
→ moreMatua has lavished attention on this impressive wine, which is one of a new series of Single Vineyard wines from …
→ more“A generously proportioned pinot and not shy in showing it off,” opined John Belsham. Black tea, violet and a hint …
→ moreThis sumptuous, ripe wine crafted by Dave Clouston seduced the entire panel. Sweet lilac scents precede a concentrated mouthful, black …
→ moreThere’s plenty of Wairarapa class on display here. Purple-rimmed in the glass, beautifully fragrant, the dark fruit comes seasoned with …
→ morePerennially impressive, this powerful, concentrated Pete Bartle-made wine doesn’t hold back. Intense violet, cedar and red cherry notes ring out, …
→ moreThe experience of winemaker/proprietor Karl Johner (he annually works vintages in both Germany and the Wairarapa), is on display in …
→ moreGrown on a spectacular elevated site in Bendigo, this pinot’s dimensions unfold gradually. Its sweet floral aromatics show initial shyness; …
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