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Tasting Note:ÊA true reflection of the terroir and winemakerÕs skill, this Riesling is notable for its intensely aromatic nose coupled with a soft and creamy, yet powerful mouthfeel and lingering freshness. Crisp aromas of citrus fruit, ripe peach and Williams pear give way to a palate of li...

Tasting Note: Burgundy lovers will rejoice. Elegant, pure and refined with depth and silky texture. Layers of flavours unfold, ranging from white peach to just a hint of lemon zest in this immensely concentrated wine. A finely balanced acidity keeps this rich wine bursting with a vibrant energy, mak...

Youthful, purple hue in the glass with a complex nose of cracked pepper, dark summer berries, black cherry and chocolate, combined with visceral, earthy characters, dried wild herbs and excellent but unobtrusive supporting oak. On thepalate initial savoury / black fruit entry carries through a mouth...

Winemaking Notes: Sato Pisa Vineyard. Soil: Alluvial, sandy or silt loam with schist & quartz gravel. Viticulture: No pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides or inorganic fertilisers used. Harvest: Hand picked, 22 March – 9 April 2022. 47 hl/ha. Vinification: Natural yeast fermentation. 14% wh...

Tasting Note: With less than the yield for a Grand Cru, this succulent, richly textured Pinot boasts alluring aromas of cherry and raspberry complemented by subtle hints of violet, dried herbs and warm spices. A velvety texture coats the palate, balanced by a refreshing acidity, fine tannins and int...

A rich opulent nose with black fruits, cassis, earth and brambly notes. The palate is layered with spice and dark brooding fruits. The soft mid-palate tannins gives the wine great structure and mouth feel with a delicate nutmeg finish lingering long on the palate. This wine will continue to benefit from ageing.

Rippon 'Tinkers Field' Pinot Noir 2017A unique parcel within Rippon, Tinker's Field is a gentle, north facing slope formed by an ancient ejection cone of coarse schist gravels and is home to the oldest vines on the property. It is named after Rippon's visionary founder, Rolfe Mills (Tinke to his fri...

Rippon 'Tinkers Field' Pinot Noir 2017A unique parcel within Rippon, Tinker's Field is a gentle, north facing slope formed by an ancient ejection cone of coarse schist gravels and is home to the oldest vines on the property. It is named after Rippon's visionary founder, Rolfe Mills (Tinke to his fri...

Tasting Note: High Sands Grenache is the pinnacle of our estate. Reaching deep within the sandy soil, our prized 1946 old vines produce wines that balance intense power and complexity with fragrance and beauty.Winemaking Notes: ourced exclusively from our special Block 31 (1.7 Ha). At 210m elevation...

Tasting Note: The vitality and exuberance of aromas is mouth-watering before the wine even reaches your palate. Intense ripe blackcurrant and plum jumps out at you like a sucker punch, enveloping Szechuan pepper, cloves, and a hint of nutmeg. Perfect balance in a powerhouse wine as it bursts with vi...

Tasting Note: Tasting Nebbiolo is quite an arresting experience because the floral and light red fruit aromas suggest a wine much lighter than it is. Tasting blind it is easy mistaken for a great Grand Cru Burgundy with its firm grip of the pronounced acidity and ethereal structure. The 2014 Nebbiol...

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Tasting Note: 49% Grenache blanc, 18% Picpoul, 15% Clairette, 13% Roussanne, 5% Bourboulenc. Blanc is the result of years of research and exploration into the best white varieties hailing from the ancient north-west Mediterranean. Native to the southern Rhône, these Chteauneuf varieties have been t...

Accolades:95/100 – Ray Jordan95/100 – Halliday Wine Companion (2019 vintage)“I’ve loved this exotic combination since I first tasted an earlier vintage. It strikes out initially with a seductive perfumed aromatic bouquet emanating from six different varieties — grenache mourvedre shiraz, c...

Accolades:5 stars - Michael Cooper96/100 - Wine Enthusiast (2017 vintage)Tasting Note: From one of New Zealand's pioneers of Pinot Gris. Stunning opulent aromas of apricots and rock melon. Vivaciously mouth-filling with invigorating fruit driving through the forefront, wonderfully sweet fruit from p...

Accolades:94/100 – James Suckling“Blackberry, dark plum and chocolate aromas with blue flower undertones throughout. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins and a focus and precision that brings you back for more. Terrific wine from a lesser-know grape better know in Russia. Drink or hold." – Jam...

Accolades:93/100 – James Suckling95/100 – Stephen Wong MW (2021 vintage)Tasting Note: Dark cherries and baked plums are unfolding from the glass, transitioning into wild thyme and violets with impressions of cassis, sandalwood, and cinnamon. A complex wine with a firm tannin structure, yet smoot...

Accolades:91/100 – James SucklingTasting Note: An expressive bouquet of citrus and tropical fruit accompanied by flinty mineral notes. The invigorating entrance of lime and grapefruit is underlined with a touch of fresh cut herbs, a vibrant, well-balanced acidity and underlying spice. This is the ...

Accolades:95/100 – Bob Campbell MW94/100 – Wine Enthusiast (2014 vintage)Tasting Note:This rich but dry ‘GV’ is reminiscent of the iconic “Smaragd" (English: Emerald), the highest classification from the native Wachau. A haunting wine, complex and concentrated with an amazingly fresh vibra...

Hand-picked from a very benevolent season, this vibrant wine shows a glorious medley of aromas - passionfruit, persimmon, pear, honeysuckle and a hint of ruby grapefruit. It is rich and finely textured, with great drive through the palate. Aiming for a complex, satisfying, food-friendly style, a small portion was fermented in older barrels to enhance mid palate weight and texture.