Complex, spicy, succulent.
While Chardonnay never went out of style for many, this resurgence of interest in the variety is making for some very interesting styles - generally less overt oak, more freshness but also reductive styles and those with a lot of lees contact and stirring. It all depends on the winemaking style.
This select parcel Hawke's Bay version, underwent fermentation with wild (indigenous) yeasts, then it went through partial secondary fermentation and lees stirring. Expect succulent aromas of smoked spices, apple walnut turnovers and dried pear slices, grilled lemons and sweet butter slathered on toast. It is juicy and creamy, bright and complex with a subtle toasted spice finish.
Wonderful.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 5th, 2017

Classic, juicy, earthy.
Ruby red with sour cherries, tealeaf and damp-earthy undertones, this fresh Pinot boasts flavours of juicy red fruit and fine spice. It has balance and structure with classic Pinot expressions and a smooth lively finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 18th, 2019

Tangy, quaffable, juicy.
Formerly known as Pansy Rose, this ruby rose smells like tangerine and watermelon, wild red berries, honey and fine spice. It is off-dry and juicy, tangy and approachable. A very quaffable pink that will suit your holiday turkey or ham dinner.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 18th, 2019

Classic, snappy, verdant.
Classic Marlborough: elderflowers and tart green apples, musky honey, peach stone and asparagus aromas lead to a verdant but snappy palate with lime, green apples, pomelo and grassy/herbal flavours. A consistent Savvy.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 29th, 2019

NEW, Juicy, firm.
Formerly under the Kim Crawford Wild Grace label, they felt the uniqueness of the Central Otago born, Wild Grace wines, were best suited to their own classification. Juicy cherry and black raspberry, vanilla, leather, savoury herbs and cocoa aromas lead to a fresh but earthy wine with a firm and balanced character. Dark fruit, warm baking spice and coffee bean flavours lead to a bittersweet finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 7th, 2020