Hawkes Bay lies in the middle of North Island on the north east coast. It is New Zealand's second largest region, with an incredibly wide range of soil types. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape variety but the long sunshine hours attract a high percentage of later-ripening red grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah.
Tasting notes: A haunting wine with bristling delicacy, buoyed by a noted mineral edge. Poached pear and warm croissant give a spiced and sappy appeal. The salinity sings the proximity of the vineyard to its maritime environment. We consider the aromatic delight of Viognier will enhance and partner foods high in Umami flavours.
Tasting notes: Aromas of white peach and acacia flowers give a pleasing brightness and energy. A hint of oak adds a wave of texture. The alluvial soils are reflected in the wet-stone minerality of the finish. A glass of Gisborne Sunshine!
A versatile food wine, particularly suitable with seafood, cheeses and summer salads. Serve cool. Suitable for vegetarians.
Price: £11.50
Size: 75cl
Colour/style: White
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Tasting notes: The Millton Vineyard has gained a world-renowned reputation for this unique and classic grape variety. Consistently recognised by international writers as one the best examples in the world, outside of the Loire. The Te Arai vineyard Chenin is included in the book '1001 Wines you must try before you die'. Published by Penguin 2008.
With luminescent golden hue, and aromas of fresh lime zest and fragrant gardenias, the 2009 is a rich, pure and elegant vintage. Subtle notes of orange blossom and bees wax, with evocative aromas of brûléed pears, allude to the delicacy of the wine.
Tasting notes: Morton Brut is a deliciously refreshing, delicate sparkling wine with a steady bead and well-rounded flavours. The palate is fresh and lively exhibiting classic fruit flavours, complexed by yeast aromas.
Price: £12.50
Size: 75cl
Colour/style: Sparkling
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Tasting notes: Morton Brut is a deliciously refreshing, delicate sparkling wine with a steady bead and well-rounded flavours. The palate is fresh and lively exhibiting classic fruit flavours, complexed by yeast aromas.
Price: £25.95
Size: 150cl
Colour/style: Sparkling
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Tasting notes: 2007 was a very hot and dry summer in Hawkes Bay producing above average brix levels. Fortunately for us, our inland, elevated vineyard sites still retain cool nights – essential to Pinot Noir fruit character development. Lifted aromas of mocha chocolate, boysenberry and raspberry complement an intense black doris plum character while underlying hints of maraschino cherries are evident. The palate is silky and medium bodied with a lengthy fine-grained tannin finish. A wonderful accompaniment to wild game dishes. May be cellared for the medium term to allow for more earthy characters to develop.
Price: £11.95
Size: 75cl
Colour/style: Red
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Tasting notes: The Paritua Chardonnay is refined, elegant and smooth, with a harmonious and well-balanced composition. The texture of the palate is velvety, enhanced with the refined use of oak. Aromas of papaya, mango and passionfruit are complemented by subtle yeast notes. Enjoy with the rich flavours of seafood and cream sauces, wild mushroom risotto or fresh oysters. This wine will age gracefully for up to five years.
Tasting notes: Bob Campbell describes Paritua Red as follows: “Roasted coffee-ish nose with an intriguing lifted, smoky character. Dense red with sweet ripe berryish fruit flavours that linger tantalisingly on the finish. Very serious red with obvious cellaring potential but still quite accessible now.” 96 / 100 points
Tasting notes: Indulgent Hawkes Bay Syrah showing inviting aromas of black cherry, blueberry and fragrant plum blossom with underlying hints of black pepper and five spice. This is a beautifully balanced wine with Black Doris plum, blackberry and sweet raspberry characters on the palate, complemented by a fine grained tannin structure and exceptional length. Enjoy from 2010 with wild pork, game birds and venison or cellar for at least seven years from vintage to allow for the development of more complex savoury notes.
