Wine Reviews

Stunning and expressive, showing crisp flavors of cherry, pomegranate and raspberry, with hints of peppery rose petals, fresh loam and palo santo, plus a touch of dried thyme. Notes of Pu’er tea linger on the velvety finish

The 2023 Aroha Pinot Noir is so elegant and fine. Tasted alongside the Te Muna Road Pinot Noir from the 2024 vintage (both wines sourced from the same vineyard), this appears ethereal and delicate, with dried rose petals and caper brine. 2023 might have brought challenges due to the water and the cold temperatures, however none of the struggles are evident in this glass. What a gorgeous wine. It is saline and fresh, detailed and lingering, highly recommended.

Perfumed and focused aromas of wild strawberries, potpourri, dark cherries and citrus peel. The medium-bodied palate has finely integrated tannins and balanced acidity, giving flavors of red apples, graphite, hibiscus and pureed raspberries. Refined and pure with a savory edge.

A fresh and vivid pinot with lightness and brightness. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a crisp finish. Attractive strawberry flavors at the end. More delicate than usual but delicious.

A subtle, layered wine with wild strawberry, blackberries and Black Doris plums, clove and earth, and a hint of orange peel. The palate is plush, ripe-fruited and textural with firm, fine chalky tannins and succulent acidity.