New Zealand

Aromas of red cherry, rhubarb, mocha and delicate spice. Supple and sleek on the palate with fragrant red fruits and a return of the gentle spice.

An intriguing nose with hints of chocolate and amaro herbs, bright red-berry fruits and subtle spice. The palate's crisp, tangy and built on bright acidity, and the tannins are fine and light and...(read more)

Sourced from 50% Southern Valleys, 25% Upper Wairau, and 25% Ward vineyards. The grapes were hand harvested and gently de-stemmed before undergoing fermentation by both naturally occurring wild v...(read more)

Fragrant, rhubarb, cranberry and mocha, lovely structure with ripe acidity, good tannic depth giving structure to the ripe earthy, red fruit dominated palate.

Only 10 very special barrels (coopers: Ana Selection, Sylvain, Mercurey) were classed superior enough to make the ‘Altitude’ blend. 80% of the fruit was from Ward, the southern most village in th...(read more)

Just beginning to emerge from its post-bottling showdown, the 2013 Mature Vine Pinot Noir (released back in 2016) dresses up layers of dark fruit with hints of dusty earth and floral notes. Plum...(read more)

Fleshy cherry and blackberry notes have an appealing velvety texture, with pops of black pepper, dried lavender and sage, lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2028.

Slightly lighter in hue than the other Mature Vine offerings and seemingly more open as well, the 2015 Emma's Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir features hints of raspberries and cherries on the nose,...(read more)

Only the oldest parcels of fruit are used in this, our premium Pinot Noir. The fabled Abel clone, allegedly smuggled from Burgundy in the mid-70s, makes up 40% of the blend. The result is a very...(read more)

Bannockburn. 25% whole bunch, 40% new oak. Light to mid cherry. Scented with red fruit and light spice plus a nice rocky character. Much sweeter on the palate than I expected; rounded, smooth tan...(read more)

Red licorice and clove add aromatic details to the polished cherry and raspberry flavors, with cigar box, rosemary and fresh loamy earth notes. Plenty of precision and elegance here, with a long,...(read more)

Juicier than Emma's Block 2013 and with more obvious appeal. Fleshy and fun – though no bargain! Real throb on the persistent finish