New Zealand Red Wines

Intense black-purple-red. Smoky oak, plums, cedar, dried herbs on the nose are followed by succulent berry and blackcurrant fruit in the smooth, velvety-textured palate with smoky cedar, some meaty nuances and even a hint of tobacco. A vibrant wine in colour, aroma and taste, it's full-bodied in style and quite delicious.

900 Grapes in a bottle! This wine exudes sweet ripe dark cherry and red fruit 3.5 Stars & 84/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "Youthful and fruity, this is a gentle Pinot showing red cherry, spice and a hint of game characters on the nose. The palate is juicy and easy flowing with good fruit intensity and supple tannins. A well balanced and nicely expressed Pinot." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit Bright ruby in colour. This wine exudes sweet ripe dark cherry and red fruit aromas with smoky and herbal undertones. The palate is well balanced with layers of dark cherries, plums and berry fruits, a hint of toasty oak, all culminating in an smooth silky finish. Winemakers Notes This bottle holds 900 or so of our finest grapes and very little else. You may detect notes of dark cherry and wild thyme, but we assure you, it all comes from the grapes. We've carefully nurtured each to capture the fruit's true character, resulting in an exceptionally expressive wine. Cradled in French oak until maturity, this Pinot Noir will linger in your memory long after you've savoured its long, smooth finish.

Glossy garnet-red colour and oozes attractive aromas of raspberry coulis, cherry and dark chocolate. In the mouth expect lavendar and dried thyme, supple, easy tannins and a smooth, warm finish. Drink with chargrilled eye fillet wrapped in prosciutto on garlic mash.

Dark inky garnet with purple hues, this Malbec offers layers of ripe dark cherries, chocolate, vanilla and lifted floral aromas. The mouth is rich and brooding with smoky, earthy notes combined with round integrated tannins and a long elegant finish. A match for lamb cutlets coated in capers and crumbs. This wine would suit chargrilled venison dusted with cocoa

Lifted dried herb, blackberry and peppercorn aromas lead to a lush, spicy, cranberry infused medium-bodied red with a slippery-smooth finish. A good match for herb-crusted lamb racks and rosemary roast potatoes.

Dark inky garnet with purple hues, this Malbec offers layers of ripe dark cherries, chocolate, vanilla and lifted floral aromas. The mouth is rich and brooding with smoky, earthy notes combined with round integrated tannins and a long elegant finish. A match for lamb cutlets coated in capers and crumbs

Typical Central Otago with juicy red berry fruit.

This classic Central Ranges Merlot oozes berryfruit, coffee, and vanilla bean. The toasty oak aromas compliment the powerful fruit beautifully. Savour the rich leathery texture as the dark chocolate flavours melt in your mouth to finish of this delicious Merlot. An exceptional wine from an exceptional producer!

The aromatics are ripe red fruits, intense raspberry and cassis, supported by well integrated oak. Delicious ripe strawberry on the palate with a touch of cherry and hint of dried spice. Enjoy with rich flavoursome food, but as with all great Pinot Noirs, avoid tomato base sauces.

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 wines from Central Otago and Hawkes Bay.

Traditional winemaking techniques have produced this wine that displays Aromas of blackberry, plum and cherry fruit with violet influences. Sweet red fruits with plum and guava dominate the palate with lingering cherry flavours and a hint of chocolate. This wine is well rounded with sweet tannins and a long finish. Ageing potential 3 to 5 years. A good accompaniment to venison or lamb.

Aroma: Savoury ripe plum and cherry, with a hint of game and smoky oak. Palate: Full to medium bodied wine with round, mouthfilling flavours of plum, cherry, pleasing weight with good acidity. Oak integrates nicely with the fruit, and helps with the silky tannin structure. Suggested Foods: Farm raised venison, tender rare lamb, mild game, duck and oily fsh such as tuna and salmon.