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4 stars (85/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Redcliffe It's juicy, lively and refreshing with stone fruit, citrus and capsicum flavours. The palate has good weight and a lingering succulent finish. It's just starting to show some bottle developed notes, but it tastes flavoursome and shows classic varietal characters. At its best: now to end of 2012" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

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"PRODUCED BY THE WORLD’S FIRST  carboNZero Cert TM CERTIFIED WINERY"

4 Stars (87/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

EXCLUSIVE TO BLACKMARKET.CO.NZ

"Its vibrant and lively, as you'd expect from a good Marlborough Sauvignon, and offers appealing aromas of lime zest, grapefruit and capsicum with a touch of passionfruit notes. The palate is juicy and... Read more »

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4 x Frog Haven Pinot Gris 2011

"beautifully expressed Pinot Gris with lots of tasty flavours"

4.5 Stars (90/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Very appealing on the nose displaying ripe peach, floral, pineapple and a hint of spice characters. The palate is juicy and generous with lovely fruit intensity and a touch of sweetness, which is well balanced by the bright acidity. A beautifully expressed Pinot Gris with lots of tasty flavours. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4 x... Read more »

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Canapi Mix Case includes:

x 2 Canapi Nero d'Avola 2011

"succulent and medium-bodied on the palate with pleasantly drying finish"

"a great red to partner rich dishes"

x 2 Canapi Pinot Grigio 2009

"Fresh and fruity, with a bouquet of green apple, almonds and citrus fruits"

"fresh, simple and very slurpable"

x 2 Canapi Rose 2009

"Your favourite Sicilian slurper now comes in the colour Pink"

"Full of Summer berry... Read more »

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"succulent and medium-bodied on the palate with pleasantly drying finish"

"Everybody's talking about how fantastic today's best Sicilian wines are": Decanter Magazine

The Canapi Nero d'Avola is another example of super-plummy, ripe, easy-drinking Sicilian red. The 2011 is smooth and fruity, with blackberry, plum and black cherry flavours, with a lovely long finish.

We're in love with the value wines of Sicily. And nothing we've found so far is a better advertisement for them than the 'Canapi' wines. Nero d'Avola is the main red variety of the island, and most of you are already familiar with it... Read more »

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Fresh and fruity, with a bouquet of green apple, almonds and citrus fruits

One of your favourite reds now comes in white!

“Fresh and fruity, with a bouquet of green apple, almonds and citrus fruits, this value Pinot Grigio from Sicily is wonderfully refreshing and made for what we call ‘drinking-without-thinking’. Not at all complex, serious or cerebral, just fresh, simple and very slurpable.”

We're in love with the value wines of Sicily. And nothing we've found so far is a better advertisement for them than the 'Canapi' wines. Nero d'Avola is the main red variety of the island, and most of you are already familiar with it through trying our... Read more »

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"FABULOUSLY FRUITY FRESH ROSÉ FROM YOUR FAVOURITE ITALIAN WINERY" 

Ultra-ripe, berry-flavoured rosé from a sun-soaked year - a perfectly refreshing glassful Your favourite Sicilian slurper now comes in the colour Pink!

Rosé is winning more and more fans on a grand scale and it should come as no surprise that the rosé versions of the  hugely popular Sicilian reds are every bit as tasty. Sharing all the easy-drinking charm of its bigger brother (i.e the Nero d'Avola), Corallo Rosé is full of Summer berry freshness....

"ripe and smooth with lovely fruit weight"

4 stars (87/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Made by one of New Zealand’s highly respected wineries

"It's gently expressed yet shows lovely persistency with stone fruit, citrus and subtle herbaceous notes on the nose. The palate is ripe and smooth with lovely fruit weight and a lingering crisp finish. This is not the typical pungent style but shows good texture and balance. At its best: now to 2013." Read more »

"A silky, fresh mouth texture with delicious layered flavours"

4.5 stars (90/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Ripe and fragrant, this delicious Chardonnay shows mango, stone fruit and citrus characters with a hint of butterscotch notes on the nose. The palate is succulent and creamy with excellent fruit weight and well balanced acidity, finishing long and engaging. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Juicy aromas of ripe peach, pineapple and buttery toast. A silky, fresh mouth texture with delicious layered flavours of golden queen peach, apricot, lemon and lime. It has lovely soft acidity, well integrated oak spice and a smooth, lingering finish.

Fruit for this Faultline... Read more »

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"Possibly the biggest-selling Italian red wine in New Zealand"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Sicily's finest red grape" Jancis Robinson MW on Nero d'Avola

Ripe, fragrant and friendly, this is a superbly priced red showing red plum, blueberry and floral characters with a hint of mixed spice. It's juicy and silky on the palate with appealing fruit flavours and a supple finish. A great easy-drinking red. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Possibly the biggest-selling Italian... Read more »

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"A brilliantly priced Pinot"

84/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A youthful and vibrant Pinot Noir displaying raspberry, red cherry and a touch of spice characters on the nose. The palate is softly flavoured and smooth with nicely balanced acidity and fine tannins. A brilliantly priced Pinot with pleasant ripe fruit flavours" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Fruit for this wine was sourced from select high quality vineyard sites throughout Marlborough. It was transported to the winery in the... Read more »

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"An appealing Pinot showing some maturity"

83/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's ripe and savoury on the nose displaying red cherry, spice, game and mushroom characters. The palate is fruity and softly flavoured with fine tannins. An appealing Pinot showing some maturity, making it a lovely wine to partner rich savoury dishes". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Frog Haven wines are carboNZeroCertTM certified. This ensures that there is no net gain in carbon dioxide emissions from the making and shipping of our... Read more »

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"subtle undertones of nutmeg and a tease of musk"

"Dry in style with firm acidity, this is quite a big wine. Citrus and orange peel flavours come to the fore with hints of honeysuckle and violets. Should continue to develop nicely." TiZwine.com

This Marlborough Riesling gives vibrant aromas of honeysuckle, savoury red apples and kaffir limes, with subtle undertones of nutmeg and a tease of musk. Made in a crisp, dry style this wine is made to cellar before being served to accompany seafood and fish dishes.

We began our journey making organic wines as a natural extension of our care for the environment philosophy and to satisfy a growing demand for Organic wines. For wines to carry the certified organic trademark “BioGro” the... Read more »

"mouth-wateringly delicious"

5 stars (93/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This is mouth-wateringly delicious and offers amazing value for money. The bouquet is ripe and beautifully lifted showing passionfruit, feijoa and peach with subtle herbaceous notes. It's lush and intensely flavoured on the palate with a succulent mouthfeel, finishing long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2013." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The 2011 vintage has been an excellent one for Marlborough with consistently dry weather, warm days and cool nights. This is one of the first of the... Read more »

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"lively and refreshing with excellent fruit intensity"

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

88/100 points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Vibrant and lifted on the nose displaying classic Sauvignon aromas of passionfruit, feijoa and lime zest with subtle herbaceous notes. The palate is lively and refreshing with excellent fruit intensity and a lingering crisp dry finish. The wine is varietaly expressive with added sparkles. A well priced bubbly for great drinking." Read more »

"this is an immensely appealing Sauvignon"

5 Stars (93/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Gorgeous on the nose displaying passionfruit, feijoa and herbaceous characters. It's punchy and lively on the palate with excellent fruit intensity and bright acidity, finishing long and racy. Great value for money, this is an immensely appealing Sauvignon. At its best: now to 2013." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

 Pleasantly refreshing wine style sourced from selected vineyards within Marlborough. The intense juicy passionfruit flavours and underlying herbal notes are well rounded with great palate... Read more »

"A highly enjoyable Sauvignon showing plenty of tasty flavours"

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4 stars: Raymond Chan, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

"Lovely combination of ripe citrus, peach and capsicum notes on the nose. The palate is zesty and lively with good fruit intensity, leading to a classic dry finish backed by racy acidity. A highly enjoyable Sauvignon showing plenty of tasty flavours." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Bright, even straw-yellow colour with a pale edge, the nose is restrained and... Read more »

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"This is a delightful Riesling"

4 stars points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 

“This is a delightful Riesling showing lemon/lime, floral and green apple characters on the nose. The palate is precise and fine with a hint of sweetness which is brilliantly balanced by the crisp acidity leading to a mouthwatering finish. A brilliantly priced Riesling showing lovely varietal flavours and appeal.” At its best: now to 2013. 13.5% March 2011.Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

Sourced from a variety of sites throughout the Marlborough region this... Read more »

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"ripe and lush on the palate"

4 stars/88 points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“This wine offers the great drinkability Pinot Gris is well known for, and tastes as good as most $20 wine. The nose is gently fragrant, showing peach, citrus and pear characters. It's ripe and lush on the palate with a juicy mouthfeel and a very pleasing finish.” At its best: now to 2012. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A fragrant bouquet showing nectarine, ripe pear and a touch of honey. The Whalebone Pinot Gris has beautiful fruit... Read more »

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"A vibrant and mouthwatering wine offering great value for money"

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4 stars: Raymond Chan

“A pristine and brightly flavoured Riesling showing ripe citrus, apple and a touch of honey characters on the nose. It's lively and refreshing on the palate with a juicy mouthfeel and a lingering dry finish. A vibrant and mouthwatering wine offering great value for money.” At its best: now to 2013. 12% Screw cap. Sam Kim, Read more »

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"powerfully fruited yet beautifully balanced with a succulent mouthfeel"

4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

91/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Full of zesty flavours, this vibrant Sauvignon shows lifted aromas of passionfruit, citrus and capsicum. The palate is powerfully fruited yet beautifully balanced with a succulent mouthfeel and a crisp lingering finish. This is hugely appealing and offers great value for money. At its best: now to 2013." Read more »

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"an accessible and satisfying Chardonnay"

4 STARS: Raymond Chan

“Bright pale straw-yellow colour with green hues, this has full ripe citrus fruit and peach aromas with attractive butterscotch notes from malolactic conversion showing clearly. Dry on palate, with good body at 14.0% alc., the palate is richly flavoured with citrus fruits and buttery elements along with a hint of sweet oak, the wine showing good depth and presence. The textures are smooth and creamy, the butterscotch malolactic elements dominating a little. However, this has good acid balance and a long finish, making it an... Read more »

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"juicy and satisfying with excellent fruit intensity and a lovely mouthwatering finish"

4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

90/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Silver Medal: Royal Easter Show 2012

"It's immediately attractive on the nose displaying feijoa, passionfruit and lime zest characters with a hint of capsicum. The palate is juicy and satisfying with excellent fruit intensity... Read more »

"Youthful and charming"

4 stars (87/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Youthful and charming, this inviting Chardonnay shows peach, pineapple and citrus characters with a hint of vanilla notes on the nose. The palate is nicely fruited and smooth with creamy texture and a refreshing finish. It's silky, fruity and soothing, and is superbly well priced. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

An attractive Chardonnay showing lovely ripe peach, citrus and subtle creamy characters on the nose. The palate is fresh and lively with layers of citrus and stone fruit, finishing with a hint of subtle spicy oak. Medium bodied, it has a pleasant silkiness to the texture with crisp acidity and a fine... Read more »

"ripe and silky with lovely fruit intensity and creamy texture"

4 stars (87/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A superbly priced and very friendly Chardonnay displaying white peach, citrus and vanilla characters on the nose. The palate is ripe and silky with lovely fruit intensity and creamy texture, leading to a lingering smooth finish. A nicely rounded chardonnay. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The Fire Road Chardonnay has a delightfully expressive nose with characters of fresh peaches, lime and a dash of spiced apple tart. The fruit from a number of quality vineyard... Read more »

"expressive and tasty with ample fruit flavours"

4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"An immediately appealing Pinot Gris, the bouquet is ripe and fragrant with peach, pear and citrus characters. The palate is equally satisfying with a succulent mouthfeel and a lingering finish. This great value wine is expressive and tasty with ample fruit flavours. At its best: now to 2013." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Especially selected from key Marlborough vineyard sites, this wine has plenty on offer. A full and ripe palate of apricot and pear provides luscious mouth-feel.  Well balanced structure and lean acidity ensures the wine finishes clean and fresh. A pleasing drink now and will remain at its best for up to three... Read more »

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"The palate is juicy and smooth" 

(84/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A youthful and pristine Pinot showing fragrant aromas of red cherry, floral and hints of spice and mushroom. The palate is juicy and smooth with a easy-flowing mouthfeel, leading to a pleasing fruity finish. A well-priced Pinot showing lovely ripe fruit flavours. At its best: now to 2013." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“Light purple-hued crimson-red colour, lighter on edge, very youthful.  This has a fresh and intense nose of bright raspberry and cherry aromas with... Read more »

"succulent and rounded with a creamy texture"

4 stars (88/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's youthful and gorgeously aromatic, showing tropical fruit, peach and citrus characters. The palate is succulent and rounded with creamy texture and well balanced acidity providing a pleasant crisp finish. Very likeable, this offers excellent value for money. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Citrus and stone fruit flavours and combined with well integrated oak spice. The well rounded flavours delicately dance on the palate leaving a pleasing and satisfying finish.
A Marlborough Chardonnay in an approachable crowd pleasing style. Enjoy drinking now or... Read more »

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"ripe and highly accessible with silky texture and fine-grained tannins"

4 stars (87/100 points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's beautifully fragrant on the nose displaying red/black cherry, floral and a hint of game characters. The palate is ripe and highly accessible with silky texture and fine-grained tannins. A very pleasing Pinot offering great drinkability and excellent value for money. At its best: now to 2013." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A delicious, easy drinking Marlborough Pinot Noir with attractive aromas of dark cherry, fresh sweet raspberries and savoury herb. The palate is... Read more »

"smooth and silky consisting of mouth-watering juicy plums and raspberries"

4 stars (86/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's sweetly scented on the nose showing red cherry, raspberry and floral chara114498cters with subtle spice complexity. The palate is nicely fruited and elegantly framed with smooth texture and soft tannins, making the wine instantly appealing. Varietaly expressive, this gentle Pinot is very pleasing and offers excellent value for money. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A pure Marlborough style Pinot Noir with intense red berry aromas.  The... Read more »

"nutty oak balanced with stonefruit and creamy butterscotch"

4 stars (86/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Fruit flavours are beautifully expressed in this well-priced chardonnay, displaying ripe aromas of peach, pineapple and citrus with a hint of vanilla. The palate is lively and silky with creamy texture and a refreshing finish. Love the vibrant flavours. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The 2011 Kingfisher Chardonnay grapes are from the Marlborough region, famous for the production of expressive, fruit flavoured wines. The bouquet of this wine displays crisp melon, citrus zest... Read more »

"concentrated red fruit flavours, fine tannins and a well-balanced, succulent finish"

4 stars (86/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Pristine and well fruited, the bouquet shows lifted aromas of red plum, floral and spice. It's juicy and smooth on the palate with appealing berry flavours, finishing supple and silky. A lovely medium-bodied red that shows immediately appealing flavours, and offers excellent value for money. At its best: now to 2013. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

This wine is produced with top quality grapes from the a number of vineyards in Marlborough. It is medium bodied, smooth and... Read more »

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"bright and juicy"

4 Stars (88/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“This is a vibrant and delightful rosé displaying youthful aromas of red cherry, floral and raspberry. It's bright and juicy on the palate with a hint of sweetness which is well balanced by the crisp acidity leading to a lingering finish. Great value for money, this is a perfect drink for this summer - on its own or partner with nibbles, various salads and cold meats.” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Made from a blend of Pinot Gris and... Read more »

"Easy drinking and scrumptious" 

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Ripe and gently fragrant, the bouquet shows ripe peach, pear and citrus characters with a hint of floral. The palate is smooth and rounded with a fruity mouthfeel and a refreshing finish. It's very friendly and easy flowing, and offers excellent value for money. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

This wine has a rich luxurious nose with aromas of baked pear, fresh citrus and jasmine. A beautifully textured wine showing delicate, ripe flavours of juicy pear, fresh peach and hints of honeysuckle. A harmonious, round finish... Read more »

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"An impressive wine showing substance and harmony"

4.5 stars (90/100 points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Pinot Blanc can be a delightful drink as it has the roundness and soothing quality, and this is a lovely expression of the variety. It's ripe and elegantly perfumed on the nose displaying yellow peach, mango and floral characters. The palate is concentrated and weighty with rich texture and a fabulously long, expansive finish. An impressive wine showing substance and harmony. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"pristine fruit flavours and creamy texture"

4 stars (87/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Well fruited and vibrant, the appealing bouquet shows peach, citrus and creamy characters. It's ripe and rounded with smooth mouthfeel, finishing long and juicy. An elegant expression showing pristine fruit flavours and creamy texture, and offers excellent value." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A stylish and elegant Chardonnay offering plenty of delicious flavours. The nose displays pineapple, citrus and nectarine with a hint of creamy oak. Gently crafted with a portion receiving oak treatment and undergoing malolactic fermentation. This has helped produce a soft round palate. The flavours of clean, ripe stone fruit,... Read more »

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"Nicely flowing and very drinkable"

4 stars (87/100 points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Well priced and delightfully flavoured, this youthful Pinot is fragrant on the nose displaying red/black cherry, floral and spice characters. The palate is ripe and well fruited with smooth texture and supple tannins. Nicely flowing and very drinkable. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Marlborough fruit for this wine comes from select vineyards in the Omaka Valley and the mouth of the Waihopai Valley. The wine was aged in stainless steel tanks and a portion in seasoned French oak.

Bright and lifted... Read more »

"pristine and delicious"

4.5 Stars (91/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Ripe, bright and fragrant, the bouquet shows nectarine, pear and citrus characters with a touch of floral. The palate is succulent and well rounded with excellent intensity, leading to a lingering juicy finish. It's pristine and delicious, and offers great value for money. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A delicious medium-bodied Pinot Gris with appealing aromas of apricot, pear and white peach with underlying honeysuckle notes. The palate is full of refreshing apricot and ripe pear flavours... Read more »

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4 x W5 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011

"lush, succulent & fabulous"

5 Stars (93/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

This is lush, succulent and fabulous drinking, and offers amazing value for money. The nose is beautifully fragrant showing passionfruit, feijoa and lime zest characters, followed by a mouthwatering palate full of juicy flavours. The wine has lovely youthful vibrancy and appeal. At its best: now to 2014. 13% Screw cap. Sept 2011. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

4 x W5 Marlborough Chardonnay 2009

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"A fruit driven wine that dances on your taste buds and lingers long after you have finished"

83/100 Points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Youthful and pretty, this vibrant pinot shows fragrant aromas of raspberry, cherry and subtle spice notes. The palate is juicy and softly flavoured with a smooth finish. Good value for money, this is fruity and pleasing on the palate. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

This Marlborough Pinot Noir is fresh and bright with appealing aromas of red cherry, fresh raspberries and delicate spice. The lush palate displays beautifully ripe plums, red... Read more »

"a well-made, elegant Chardonnay with freshness and appealing creamy hints"

Brilliant pale straw-yellow colour with green hues, pale on edge.  The nose is fresh, clean and tight with citrus and white stonefruit aromas, revealing some flint and mineral notes of interest.  Medium-bodied, light citrus fruit flavours with a steely edge show on a well-balanced, lively palate.  The wine is softly textured with some creaminess and hints of butterscotch.  The flavours are carried to a crisp, sustained finish with subtle buttery nuances.  This is a well-made, elegant Chardonnay with freshness and appealing creamy hints to match with seafood and poultry over the next 3+ years. Raymond Chan

Grapes for this wine are from select vineyards in the Marlborough Valley. Bursting with lively... Read more »

"elegant, youthful and creamy"

5 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This is great value for money. It's youthful, yet generous and opulent on the nose showing yellow peach, citrus, cashew and vanillin oak characters. The palate is ripe and generously flavoured with excellent mid palate weight and intensity, leading to a long creamy finish. Fabulous drinking. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A full bodied chardonnay with complex flavours of stone fruit and a touch of spice.  The palate is elegant, youthful and creamy with a firm acidity that leads to a lingering... Read more »

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"ripe plums combined with mushroom and silky chocolate"

4 Stars (87/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“It's fleshy and fruity, displaying lovely aromas of dark plum, floral and cedary oak. The palate is ripe and succulent with smooth texture and a gently expansive finish. A soothing Merlot with excellent varietal expression offering brilliant value for money.” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A Marlborough Merlot sourced from a selected single vineyard.  The warm site provides perfect conditions for berries with concentrated fruit... Read more »

"generously fruited and silky smooth" 

4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"The bouquet is immediately appealing with red/black cherry, spicy oak, game and spice notes. The palate is ripe and velvety with fine-grained tannins providing a lovely frame and length to this superbly priced Pinot. A generously fruited and silky smooth Pinot with subtle savoury flavours. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 

This wine if from a single vineyard in the Marlborough region. The nose has a dark cherry lift which is underpinned by hints of spicy oak and wild time characters. Medium... Read more »

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"We believe this to be the finest Village Chardonnay we have made" Paul Brajkovich 

top 100 wines for summer: Metro Magazine

The 2009 vintage provided us with Chardonnay of real purity and finesse across all of our vineyards. The wines are supple, refreshing and beautifully concentrated. The Village wine from 2009 benefited from the decision to leave the hard press portion of our Chardonnays out of the Village wine. As a result the 2009 Village Chardonnay is particularly supple with a very fine texture that makes the wine delicious to drink.

This wine was fermented 1/3 French oak barriques, and 2/3 in stainless steel tanks... Read more »

"An exceptional wine"

4 stars: Bob Campbell MW

"Lovely red berry aromas with a touch of earth. Red fruit is also prominent in the palate where it is accompanied by plums and herbs. The tannins are young and yet well integrated. Drinking well now." TiZwine.com Tasting, Sept 2011

"Full-coloured, with strong blackcurrant and spice flavours, seasoned with French oak (80% new). Still fruity and fresh." Winestate Magazine, March/April 2011

With fruit harvested at optimum flavour potential and ripeness this Merlot is of outstanding quality.  Smooth and velvety on the palate with flavours of plum and mushroom combined with a... Read more »

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A powerful Pinot exhibiting intensity as well as classic elegance

5 stars (93/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

It's youthful yet shows lovely complexity together with excellent fruit richness, displaying red/black cherry, floral, spice and subtle mushroom notes on the nose. The palate is concentrated and beautifully weighted with silky texture and a lingering, satisfying finish. A powerful Pinot exhibiting intensity as well as classic elegance. At its best: now to 2015. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"softly textured and generous in nature"

The individual vineyard parcels were destemmed to our fermenters and inoculated with selected yeast strains. Once active the ferments were hand plunged to gently extract tannin and colour from the skins. After a period of maceration on skins the new wines were pressed to barrel and tank for malolactic fermentation. The individual varietal and vineyard parcels were aged separately in barrel for 12 months before being blended and bottled.

This is a full bodied and rich Hawkes Bay blend. Densely coloured it has a bouquet of dark fruits and subtle oak seasoning while the palate is softly textured and generous in nature, reflecting the high quality of the 2010 vintage. Due to its well ripened tannins the wine can be enjoyed as a young wine although it also shows... Read more »

"Silky, soft and seductive"

Silky, soft and seductive, this wine is all about being pretty without pretence. Fragrant red roses, summer ripe berries and sweet toasty aromas fill the glass whilst delicious layers of dark cherry, spice and a slight hint of cocoa flaunt their charm.

The vineyard selections includes fruit from the Belsham Awatere Estate and from select vineyards that provide sustainably certified grapes specifically for Foxes Island. Meeting exacting quality requirements, the sub-regional fruit sources provides the opportunity to craft wines that represent the best of a region.

"A juicy elegant Marlborough Pinot Noir of exceptional quality"

Gold Medal: NZ International Wine Show 2010

Gold Medal: AWC Vienna International Wine Show 2010

91/100 Points: Wine Enthusiast Magazine USA 2010

Awarded two gold medals this wine is a wine that packs a punch with flavour and complexity. A juicy elegant Marlborough Pinot Noir of exceptional quality.  Enticing dark fruits such as black cherry and plum on the nose lead onto a round and full palate with well balanced acidity.  Complexity is added with 50 per cent new French oak... Read more »