MARTINBOROUGH CLASSIC IN THE MAKING
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In 1988 Martinborough was establishing itself as an emerging wine region. The Parkinson family, following extended stints in France and Italy which had ignited their passion for old world wines, and believing Martinborough was the perfect place to create wines of similarly high quality and character, established Nga Waka Vineyard. In 2006 the Parkinson family released the first Three Paddles wine. Three Paddles is quintessential New Zealand wine. Like many New Zealanders we share a love of water and cherish New Zealand's many successes on the world's oceans, lakes and waterways. New Zealand's settlement is a history of brave and intrepid voyagers arriving first by waka and, later, by sailing ship. Time and time again we have shown ourselves to have the grit, determination and spirit to be champions on the water. We celebrate this strong and proud relationship with the water in Three Paddles, a selection of hand-crafted wines made in Martinborough.
Deep blood-red colour. Exhibits typical regional characters of red berries and cherries mixed with spicy and earthy notes. The wine is soft-textured with supple tannins and carries flavours of red fruits and spice through the palate to a soft, persistent finish. Winemakers Notes