The palate is fleshy and has a great, vertical structure thanks to the inclusion of whole clusters. It has a beautiful earthiness, with generous fruit and a subtle thyme character. The tannins are chalky and give great length and power. Fruity with a long, complex and savoury finish.
Tasting Note
Deep Ruby
The nose is elegant with violets, dark berries and lovely spice.
The palate is fleshy but with great structure from the inclusion of whole clusters. It has a beautiful earthiness with generous fruit and a subtle thyme character. The tannins are chalky and give great length and power. Fruity with a savoury finish.
Another spectacular winemaking collaboration between Master of Wine Liam Steevenson and celebrated Hawke’s Bay winemaker, Rod McDonald.
Tasting Note
Medium Lemon.
Cashew nuts, lemon oil and white peach dance in the smoke of a freshly struck match to make this a Chardonnay of considerable classic proportions.
Dry and generous but with sufficient acidity and drive to deliver a wine of considerable complexity and length, it's very impressive.
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