Wairau River

Wairau River Single Vineyard Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough

Aromas and flavours of lime, lemon and softer tones of tropical fruit and salty sea air. It also shows of a lime-flower and stony soils base line. Dry on the palate with a natural fleshy core and youthful acidity - tense and with a line of electricity and salinity accentuating the citrus peel flavour. Vibrant texture, decent length and finish. Drink now and through 2022. Will age to 2026/30 if stored properly. 94 Points

Wairau River Albarino 2018, Marlborough

Plush and fresh aromas of peach and pear, some apple and fruit spice, a touch of ea air and yellow flower moments then citrus. The palate reflect the nose with flavours of white fleshed tree fruit and peach, a satin texture and saline note. Some suggestion of tropical fruit and citrus appear on the finish. balanced and well made. Drink now and through to Summer 2021. 90 Points

Wairau River Chardonnay 2018, Marlborough

A very attractive bouquet of Chardonnay with aromas of nectarine and peach, some popcorn spice and a distinctive nutty, butter layer. Flavours of grapefruit and stone fruit, cashew and butter, a whisper of salinity and nice overall mouthfeel. Balanced with a medium+ finish and complexity. A lovely finish, drink now and through 2022. 91 Points

Wairau River Pinot Noir 2018, Marlborough

Soft and fragrant bouquet of Pinot Noir with aromas of red flowers and sweet violet, light red fruits of cherry and plum and a little red apple. There’s plenty of pinosity on the palate with a core of fine tannins and youthful acidity melting into the flavours of red berries and flowers. Fine tannins, with softer spices of oak and vanilla and medium+ acidity. A lighter frame for this wine overall, balanced and well made. Drink now and through 2022. 88 Points

Wairau River Pinot Noir 2016, Marlborough

An instant flourish of pinosity with a little mystery and charm, a tease of flowers, graphite and crushed rocky soils, moderate oak power with a touch of smoke and toast. Flavours on the palate reveal the same with a mix of red berries and plum, soft brown baking spices, fine to moderate tannins and nice acid line. Balanced, plenty of length and enticing complexity. Drink now and through 2022. 90 Points

Wairau River Reserve Syrah 2016, Marlborough

Great bouquet of Syrah, immediately varietal with fresh raspberry, wood smoke and pepper. On the palate the wine shows of its meaty core and oak. A back bone of acidity contrasted by a fleshy core of red fruit flavours. A wine still integrating with noticeable tannins and acidity finishing with a stony mineral and saline note leading to a longer finish. Well made. Best drinking from late 2020 through 2024. 93 Points