"A soft velvety wine"

Merlot sourced from all of our sites at Gimblett Road have been blended in this wine, giving us a range of fruit flavours. Warm fermentation with regular pumping over facilitates colour and flavour extraction, as well as rounding out the palate.

COLOUR: Deep red

AROMA: Ripe plums and aromatic lift

PALATE: A soft, harmonious Merlot. Vibrant plum and spice characters are supported by subtle oak influences. A soft velvety wine, full of fruit and excellent for current consumption.
 

"A soft, easy drinking style" 

A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the different soil types and vine age that exist in our Gimblett Road vineyards. Warm fermentation along with some barrique maturation delivers good colour, flavour and mouthfeel.

COLOUR: Purple

AROMA: Blackberries and plum

PALATE: Fresh berry flavours combine with spicy fruits, flavoursome and mouthfilling. A soft, easy drinking style, approachable now, which will cellar well for 2 to 3 years.

"An intense well extracted red"

This classic Bordeaux blend thrives at Gimblett Road. Ripe fully flavoured fruit is traditionally warm fermented and then aged in oak for softening, complexing and completing this wine. The strength of Cabernet is partnered with subtle Merlot and fragrant Malbec.

COLOUR: Deep purple/red.

AROMA: Blackcurrant fruit and fine sweet oak.

PALATE: An intense well extracted red. Brambly fruits combine with firm tannin and fine oak. Bottle development will enhance this wine by offering leathery notes with time as well as softening.
 

"Ripe fruits, firm tannins and lovely texture"

Blended across all our Gimblett Road Merlot sites this is a wonderfully fruity, fragrant Merlot. Warm fermentation, regular pumping over and oak maturation have made this supple well textured red wine. Intense and mouthfilling.

COLOUR: Deep purple/red

AROMA: Fragrant fruits and floral notes

PALATE: Ripe fruits, firm tannins and lovely texture is the make up of this Merlot. Fine oak supports intense plum fruits which will age well.
 

dense highly structured Syrah

Ripe fruit, cold soaking, some whole bunches and warm fermentation are the key components of this Syrah. Oak maturation compliments the pepper and spicy fruits of this distinctive wine style.

COLOUR: Deep purple/red

AROMA: Aromatic and spicy

PALATE: Fragrant aromatic fruit is supported by fine oak. Typical black pepper along with some floral fragrance describes this dense highly structured Syrah.
 

"The palate features the same red berry fruits completed by baking spice flavours "

Woodthorpe is an expansive single vineyard on elevated river terraces, angled to the sun. this syrah includes a touch of viognier, a traditional winemaking technique in france’s rhône valley. it introduces a delightful floral aroma and supple texture to syrah’s spicy dark-berry flavours.

Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Syrah 2010 was hand harvested from our Woodthorpe vineyard between 15 April and 5 May 2010. Fully-ripened syrah was combined with 4% viognier grapes, then destemmed and co-fermented. The resulting wine remained on skins for extended maceration before pressing. It was then run off to a mixture of new and seasoned French oak barrels for 12 months’ maturation, during which time it... Read more »

"luscious ripe black fruits complemented by slightly gamey, spicy, and peppery notes"

"Texturally seductive"

Silver Medal: NZIWS

"The aroma is layered and complex with ripe blackberries, spicy Syrah notes, and savoury complexity. Richly scented and enticing, the aroma promises ripe and concentrated fruit. The palate delivers beautifully on the heady aromas. Deeply flavoured wine with luscious ripe black fruits complemented by slightly gamey, spicy, and peppery notes. Texturally seductive, the wine flows confidently through the palate with supple fine tannins and lingering complex and peppery Syrah aftertaste. Known as Shiraz in Australia, in New... Read more »

"The tannins are thick, fleshy and ripe"

Gold: Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2008

"Deep red in colour, the aromas exemplify perfectly ripened Merlot with intensely perfumed and brooding dark chocolate, red currants, liquorice and mineral flavours. A concentrated palate unfolds, rich in extract and texture. The tannins are thick, fleshy and ripe. Creamy oak is seamlessly integrated and supportive to the fruit, contributing to the wines complexity and structure."

The Omahu Gravels Vineyard, located in the Gimblett Gravels grape growing region is the most easterly of Villa Maria’s vineyards on the Gravels. A very lean site composed of shale, silt and interspersed loam segments, it is naturally... Read more »

"Lush dark fruits"

Gold: Tri Nations Wine Challenge 2009

Trophy: Decanter World Wine Awards 2009

"Aromas of red and black plums, rich fruitcake and floral violet. Careful blending with a small percentage of Cabernet Franc has introduced some complexing lifted red-liquorice notes. Lush dark fruits, creamy supportive oak and integrated tannins on the palate."

The fruit for this wine was grown entirely on the gravely soils of the Gimblett Gravels growing region in Hawkes Bay. This unique area is recognised for producing consistently high coloured and full flavoured Merlot wines. The Villa Maria Vineyards Ngakirikiri,... Read more »

Gold: Hawkes Bay A&P Mercedes Benz Wine Awards 2010

Gold: Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2011

5 Stars: Cuisine Magazine 2009

5 Stars: Micheal Cooper

"This stunning Syrah is a blend of fruit from our most premium vineyards in Hawkes Bay’s Gimblett Gravels.Aromas of pepper and liquorice, alongside hints of violets and red berries. Powdery tannins encase concentrated classic Syrah characters on the palate."

The Villa... Read more »

"a soft, approachable style with good palate length"

"A sweet entry and soft ripe tannins on the finish" 

This red wine is made in a soft, approachable style with good palate length and subtle oak flavours.

Colour: Deep red.

Nose: Fruit aromas of blackberry and bramble.

Palate: A sweet entry and soft ripe tannins on the finish.

Food: Suggestions Pasta dishes Roast meats.

"beautifully pure, succulently sweet plum and blackberry fruit flavours" 

5 stars: Raymond Chan, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4.5 Stars: Michael Cooper, Winestate Magazine

93/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Floral, rich and savoury, with fresh, intensely varietal plum/spice flavours"

5 Stars: Raymond Chan, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

5 Stars: Sam Kim, Winestate

4.5 Stars: Michael Cooper, Winestate Magazine

94/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

rich, round and soft with concentrated berry fruit and hints of anise

SILVER MEDAL: Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2011 

Ruby red in colour with soft purple hues, this wine displays aromas of blackberries and plums supported by characteristic pepper and spice. The palate is rich, round and soft with concentrated berry fruit and hints of anise. Twelve months barrel maturation in seasoned and new oak has enhanced the complexity, velvety tannins and length of flavour. Winemakers Notes

After crushing and destemming, the parcels of fruit were fermented seperately in traditional style open fermenters. The wines were gently pressed, racked and transferred to American and French oak for 12 months... Read more »

"smokey, cedary and spicy with red and black fruits, earth, herbs and hints of chocolate" 

Trophy Champion Merlot: NZIWS 2011

gOLD MEDAL: NZIWS 2011

Striking and deeply coloured, this firmly structured five grape Bordeaux blend is smokey, cedary and spicy with red and black fruits, earth, herbs, hints of chocolate and elusive floral nuances too. NZIWS

The 5 traditional varieties of Bordeaux, as grown in the Gimblett Gravels region of Hawkes Bay, have produced a wine of power, elegance and complexity. The beautiful rich red colour and the black fruits aromas and flavours are complimented by a soft, mouth-filling... Read more »

"An impressively fruited and engaging red with bold flavours and a striking palate"

5 Stars: Cuisine Magazine

5 Stars & 93/100: Sam Kim, The Wine Orbit

"It's deeply coloured and beautifully fragrant on the nose, displaying blueberry, dark plum, floral and spice characters.  The palate is ripe and dense with a rounded mouthfeel and fine chalky tannins providing a lovely dry finish.  An impressively fruited and engaging red with bold flavours and a striking palate.  At its best: now to 2014."  Read more »

It's deeply coloured and beautifully fragrant on the nose, displaying blueberry, dark plum, floral and spice characters

5 Stars: Cuisine Magazine

5 Stars & 93/100: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

It's deeply coloured and beautifully fragrant on the nose, displaying blueberry, dark plum, floral and spice characters.  The palate
is ripe and dense with a rounded mouthfeel and fine chalky tannins providing a lovely dry finish.  An impressively fruited and
engaging red with bold flavours and a striking palate.  At its best: now to 2014.  Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

Distinctive and intensely flavoured... Read more »

"youthful and nicely fruited displaying blue/blackberry, plum and subtle pepper characters"

4 STARS: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

The nose is youthful and nicely fruited displaying blue/blackberry, plum and subtle pepper characters. It's well balanced and smooth on the palate with good fruit intensity and fine-grained tannins. Very approachable and supple. At its best: now to 2012.- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Deep brooding purple with aromas of white pepper and spice from 100% Hawkes Bay fruit. Succulent and juicy with flavours of dark plum, cherry and a touch of liquorice. What could be better with a fillet of rare beef or lamb than Bloody Bay... Read more »

"This is stylish and very, very good, and full of potential" 

5 Stars & 93/100: Sam Kim, The Wine Orbit

This is stylish and very, very good, and full of potential. The nose is beautifully perfumed displaying dark plum, blueberry, floral and spice characters. The palate is concentrated and velvety showing lovely fruit intensity and density with plenty of supple tannins. The fleshy palate makes this a delightful drink now but will be so much better in a year or two. Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

30 years ago Matua Valley Wines produced the first New Zealand Sauvignon... Read more »

"Full, rich and soft with a mouthfilling length and structure"

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

4 stars: Raymond Chan, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

"This is supple, fleshy and immediately appealing. The bouquet is ripe and lifted showing dark plum, floral, spice and a hint of game characters. It's succulent and smooth on the palate with lovely fruit weight and polished tannins. A great drinking Merlot packed with mouth-pleasing flavours. At its best: now to 2015." - Read more »

** Freight Free **

"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 »

“silky with lovely ripe fruit notes ”

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“Gentle and soothing, this is a comfort Pinot with elegance and subtle complexity, displaying red cherry and spice aromas with hints of game and mushroom. The palate is medium-bodied and silky with lovely ripe fruit notes and supple tannins.” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Deep ruby in colour with an appealing nose of ripe berry fruit and savoury oak notes, this wine has a juicy acid structure marrying the wine together. Fine fruit and oak tannins are interlaced through the palate giving it... Read more »

"dense highly structured Syrah"

Ripe fruit, cold soaking, some whole bunches and warm fermentation are the key components of this Syrah. Oak maturation compliments the pepper and spicy fruits of this distinctive wine style.

COLOUR: Deep purple/red

AROMA: Aromatic and spicy

PALATE: Fragrant aromatic fruit is supported by fine oak. Typical black pepper along with some floral fragrance describes this dense highly structured Syrah.

"The palate is rich and supple with exuberant sweet fruit"

The 2009 Man O’ War Bordeaux blend exhibits ripe aromatic notes of dark berry fruits, cocoa and liquorice with complementary fl oral, spice and coff ee characters. The palate is rich and supple with exuberant sweet fruit balanced with fresh natural acidity and fine grained tannins. The fementation of whole berries in the ferment has promoted the fruitfulness of the vintage and the gentle extraction has resulted in the wine being able to spend an extended time on skins resulting in a fine tannin structure.

Each parcel of fruit was hand harvested and kept separate in the winery until blending and bottling the following winter. 2009 was a cooler vintage so the fruit was 100% de stemmed and tipped into fermenters to retain as many whole... Read more »

"Delightful purity of fruit with juicy flavours"

Gold Medal and Trophy: International Wine Challenge 2011

95/100 Points: Bob Campbell MW

5 Stars: Michael Cooper, Listner Magazine 2011

Opaque, vinous and meaty on the nose, ripe fruit with violet, floral intensity on the palate. Delightful purity of fruit with juicy flavours, the tannins are fine and quite fresh on the finish - International Wine Challenge 2011

Fine-boned, perfumed Syrah in an elegant rather than blockbuster (as expected) style. Red fruits, floral... Read more »

"Vibrant dark cherry colour, aromas of perfumed raspberry and white pepper fill nose"

Vibrant dark cherry colour, aromas of perfumed raspberry and white pepper fill nose. The palate is elegant and rich, dominated by primary ripe berry fruit, and supported with subtle French oak, culminating in a wine of balance and length. Winemakers Notes

Serve with pink roasted lamb served with a rich, reduced red wine sauce and traditional roast vegetables.

The Matheson Syrah block has three syrah clones in it and these were mixed and co-fermented in both open top and closed fermenters.  Daily plunges and pump overs throughout fermentation extracted great spice, flavour and texture, and the colour is expressive and vibrant.  Matured in Oak barrels and with the use of selected French oak... Read more »

"rounded and generous, with lovely fruit richness" 

Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Merlot/Cabernets ‘09 has a dark ruby colour with aromas of ripe blackberry, blueberry, cedar and spiced fruitcake. The palate is rounded and generous, with lovely fruit richness supported by ripe powdery tannins, giving structure and length to the long finish. Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Merlot/Cabernets ‘09 is a blend of 46% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Petit Verdot. It is a wonderful accompaniment to savoury red meats dishes and hard white cheeses, and will continue to evolve in bottle for 3-6 years from harvest.

The individual parcels of each variety, from each plot, were destemmed and given a warm, plunged fermentation with extended maceration on skins. The resulting wines... Read more »

"well balanced with red and dark berry fruits, good length and a soft, rounded finish"

Deep red with purple hues, the complex nose has enticing varietal aromas of cherry and blackcurrant with herbal undertones. The medium to full palate is well balanced with red and dark berry fruits, good length and a soft, rounded finish. Enjoy whilst young and fresh. This wine is the ideal partner fo perfectly roasted pork or steak grilled to your liking.

The premium Merlot grapes used in this wine have been sourced from several premium growers in South Australia. The selection of a variety of vineyards and regions results in a more complex wine of greater depth and interest, as the diff erent regions contribute components of synergistic character. An early vintage, with good ripening conditions in January and... Read more »

"An impressive red from the excellent 2007 vintage"

5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

5 STARS: Raymond Chan, www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz

5 Stars & 95/100: Gourmet Traveller Magazine

4.5 stars: Michael Cooper

100 Top New Releases: Gourmet Wine Traveller Aug / Sep 2011

... Read more »

"A youthful and vibrant Merlot"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A youthful and vibrant Merlot displaying red plum, blueberry and subtle spice characters on the nose. The fruit characters are pristine and very appealing. It's medium-bodied on the palate with lovely fruit intensity and smooth texture leading to a pleasantly dry finish. A well balanced and accessible red for easy drinking now, with a potential to develop savoury complexity" Sam kim, Wine Orbit

APPEARANCE: Deep Ruby

BOUQUET: Rich aromas of plum, violets and blackberry

PALATE: The palate is full flavoured,... Read more »

"A classy blend if syrah, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc"

4 STARS: Bob Campbell

"A classy blend if syrah, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc with an appealing scented aroma and restrained berry flavours. A solid backbone of firm, fine tannins give the wine assured cellaring potential. Austere yet stylish red" Bob Campbell

Inviting aromas of blueberries, juicy boysenberries and hints of blackcurrant follow through to a vibrant palate with fine, supple tannins supporting the fruit. A long and silky finish completes this remarkably elegant and... Read more »

"The palate is laden with rich dark cherry"

"The 2009 could turn out to be a spectacular Awatea. There is already so much character and charm here". - Neil Martin (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate)

"Awatea ’09 has a deep crimson colour, with lifted floral, ripe blackberry cedar and spice aromas. The palate is laden with rich dark cherry, chocolate and Provence herb flavours, with a fine, persistent tannin finish.

Te Mata Estate believes this to be the finest Awatea it has produced to date. Awatea ’09 is a blend of 45% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot and 15% cabernet franc. It will continue to evolve in bottle, providing great enjoyment up to 10 years from harvest. It is a natural partner for savoury red meat dishes and hard... Read more »

Coleraine ’09 will be considered amongst the greatest Coleraines

93-95/100: Neil Martin, Roberts Parkes Wine Advocate.

97/100: www.bobswinereviews.com

Dense, powerful red with classic Cabernet Sauvignon characters dominating to give the wine a cassis, floral and sweet mint character. Plenty of classy oak of course. Slightly higher Merlot percentage and lower Cabernet Franc. Lovely juicy fruit gives accessibility. Will age magnificently. Coleraine doesn't get much better than this. Bob Campbell MW

"Blackberry, dark chocolate, a touch of sloe and liquorice. The finesse is there on the long, languid finish. A masculine Coleraine with great intensity and promise for the future. - Neil Martin... Read more »

The palate broadens out to some lush, black cherry, bilberry and allspice notes

90-92/100: Robert parker, Neil Martin

"Has an attractive cedar nose with dark berry fruits, savory, gamey with good definition. The palate broadens out to some lush, black cherry, bilberry and allspice notes". - Neil Martin (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate)

"Lovers of Hawke’s Bay reds shouln’t miss the fragrant, finely balanced Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Vineyard Merlot/Cabernets 2008. A blackcurrant, herb and spice-flavoured wine, ready to roll.

Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Merlot/Cabernets ‘08 has a deep, red garnet colour with warm aromas of spicy cherry, boysenberry and dark plum.... Read more »

"excellent weight and length"

COLOUR: Deep red with purple hues.

NOSE: A rich and complex bouquet, showing ripe plum and mulberry notes, with hints of spice.

PALATE: A wine of excellent weight and length, with intense ripe plum and blackberry flavours, and soft tannins.

FOOD MATCH: An ideal partner for roast meats, casseroles and richly flavoured pasta dishes.

VINIFICATION. A hot summer and dry weather throughout autumn produced ideal conditions for ripening red grapes in Hawke’s Bay. The Merlot was harvested at low acidity and with excellent ripeness. Fruit was destemmed but not crushed, and fermented on skins in a mixture of open top and closed vessels using cultured yeast strains. Fermentation took place over an average 18 days at... Read more »

**freight free**

"try this beauty"

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"If you are looking for a nicely fruited smooth red that's a little fuller than Pinot, try this beauty. The nose is ripe and fragrant showing red/black plum and spice characters. It's medium-bodied on the palate showing silky texture and a juicy mouthfeel leading to a gently drying finish. A straightforward Merlot offering plenty of ripe flavours and amazing value for money. At its best: now to 2013" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"The fruit for this wine was harvested from... Read more »

A soft, mouthfilling wine with immediate appeal

COLOUR:Deep ruby red with intense violet hues.

NOSE: A lifted blackberry nose with signature black pepper notes.

PALATE: A soft, mouthfilling wine with immediate appeal, with sweet blackberry notes on the mid palate and a hint of mocha. Soft, ripe dusty tannins coat the finish.

CELLARING: Will continue to improve for up to four years.

"A very enjoyable and easy drinking red for any occasion"

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

“A youthful and very approachable Merlot displaying red/black plum, spice an a hint of dried herb characters on the nose. Its medium-bodied on the palate showing lovely fruit intensity and smooth texture with fine-grained tannins. A very enjoyable and easy drinking red for any occasion” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Great colour and aromas of plum and dark berryfruit are typical of Hawke’s Bay Merlot. Silky tannins give it a soft finish for early drinkability and the depth of... Read more »

"RIPE BLACKBERRY, SPICE AND DARK PLUM WITH A TOUCH OF CEDAR CHARACTERS"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A classically framed Bordeaux blend showing ripe blackberry, spice and dark plum with a touch of cedar characters on the nose. The palate is medium-full, smooth and lengthy with a nice firm tannins. It’s well balanced, harmonised with a proper dry finish. Not for easy sipping but a great wine to partner meaty dishes. At its best: now to 2013". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"VIBRANTLY FRUITY AND FLAVOURSOME"

4 STARS: Michael Coopers Buyers Guide 2010

“Named in honour of family matriarch , Melba Brajkovich, the 2006 vintage is the first for several years (it was previously labeled as Kumeu River Melba) Based on the company’s sole surviving plot of Merlot vines at Kumeu in West Auckland, it is full-coloured, with a spicy bouquet. Youthful, vibrantly fruity and flavoursome, with strong coffee and spice characters, it’s a tightly structured wine, best opened 2010 +"  

“A tribute to the matriarch this is a deep, dense blackberry colour. Cherry and brambles on the nose, touches of tobacco and earth on the palate. Tending dry,... Read more »

"RIPE AND LIFTED ON THE NOSE DISPLAYING DARK PLUM"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It’s ripe and lifted on the nose displaying dark plum, cedary oak and black pepper characters with a hint of leather. The palate is ripe and smooth showing excellent intensity and fruit weight with firm dry tannins. A bold and savoury style ideally suited to partner rich, flavoursome dishes. At its best: now to 2013". Sam Kim, Wine orbit

Elegant palate with excellent weight and balance

Garnet deep red. An intense nose of dried fruits, spice and toasty oak. Rich berry fruit flavours are complemented by hints of spice and oak. Elegant palate with excellent weight
and balance. A perfect match for red meats and richly flavoured pasta dishes.Ready to drink now or cellar up to 5 years.

Made from 100% Marlborough Merlot grapes, this wine exhibits an intense nose of dried fruits, spice and toasty oak. Rich berry fruit flavours are complemented by hints of spice and oak.

"The palate is refreshing and vibrant"

"A youthful nose displaying red plum, spice and subtle dried herb characters. The palate is refreshing and vibrant with good acidity and fine tannins. A well balanced medium-bodied Merlot with a clean soft finish. At its best: now to 2010". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Dark coloured, warm and showing plenty of depth and fruit-weight. A classy Merlot with a hint of Malbec in support, drinking well now with a dinner of beef, lamb, spicy pizza or tasty cheese platter." Peter Saunders

"Grass Cove as Captain James Cook called it during his second voyage to New Zealand in 1773 is to be found in Marlborough’s scenic Queen Charlotte Sound. For the... Read more »

"FULL OF RIPE BERRY FRUIT CHARACTERS WITH A TOUCH OF SPICE"

4 STARS: Sam Kim Wine Orbit

"It's full of ripe berry fruit characters with a touch of spice on the nose. The palate is immediately attractive showing smooth texture and fine tannins. Supple and rounded, this is an excellent everyday wine with good fruit intensity. At its best: now to 2012".

Rich aroma’s of liquorice, chocolate, fruitcake and cassis characters. Ripe rich fruit characters of black current and black cherry. Subtle toasty oak flavours with a firm yet supple finish.

The wines of Quail’s Run are selected  by Master of Wine Steve Smith and are characterised by their vibrant, intense flavours.

Dark red colour with a vibrant garnet rim. Aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry combined with sandalwood, dark chocolate and wild thyme notes provide a complex bouquet. The palate is thick with layered fine tannin that is rendered plush with succulent fruit flavours.
This power packed red has great length of flavour.

FOOD MATCH: Red meat, Pasta dishes or by itself.
 

HAWKES BAY SUPERSTAR WINERY

GOLD MEDAL: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2009

GOLD MEDAL: Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards 2009

5 STARS & 94/100: Bob Campbell MW

"An intense, supple wine with lifted floral/violet flavours and an array of white and black pepper over a core of sweet red fruits. An exotic, Rhone-style red offering an edgier alternative to other blockbuster styles produced in Hawke's Bay this vintage. Firm tannins suggest excellent cellaring potential - in fact the wine positively needs another year or three to give a better measure of its true worth. Excellent value at this price." Bob... Read more »

91/100: Jamie Goode

A savoury and spicy wine. Showing aromas and flavours of rich cherry, plum, dark chocolate and tobacco leaf with a long, juicy finish.

Framingham is a boutique winery in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. Taking grapes from both our own estate vineyard and selected sites nearby, we craft a range of expressive, individual small batch wines with new world purity and old world complexity.