Monowai Estate

Monowai Rosé 2019, Hawkes Bay

Plump, ripe, fruity and packed with aromas of fresh strawberries and red apple, sweet roses and cherry. Just dry, crisp and refreshing on the palate with flavours that reflect the nose plus fresh melon. Balanced and ready for Summer drinking from today and through 2020. 88 Points

Monowai Pinot Gris 2019, Hawkes Bay

Aromas and flavours of freshly picked green pear and apple, a light floral moment, some sweet citrus and white fleshed orchard fruits. Frity, crisp and just dry on the palate with flavours that suggest white fleshed fruits and citrus on the finish. Nice layer of acidity refreshes the palate, balanced and well made. Drink now and through to end of 2021. 88 Points

Monowai Chardonnay 2019, Hawkes Bay

Bright, fresh and fruity bouquet of Chardonnay with aromas of white peach and red apple, a light butter popcorn note then whispers of cashew and vanilla. Dry, youthful, fruity and ready to enjoy. Flavours reflect the nose from fruit to oak, balanced with medium+ weight and moderate length. Drink now and through 2021. 88 Points

Monowai Estate Upper Reaches Chardonnay 2017

A big smoky, toasty bouquet of Chardonnay with aromas of wood and spices, brazil nut and roasted yellow fruits, clove and vanilla, burnt butter and lees. Full-bodied, creamy and rich with flavours of roasted nuts, vanila, spices and stone fruits. Nice acid line, balanced and ready. Will continue to age. best from today and through 2024. 91 Points

Monowai Estate Pinot Noir 2018

Bright, fresh and fruity bouquet of Pinot Noir. Aromas and flavours of dark cherry, plum and toasty wood - cinnamon, cedar and dark roses. Dry on the palate with a youthful attack - dusty tannins and brown spices, some plum and dark red stone fruit flavours, contrasting acidity, medium length, balanced and youthful. Okay to cellar or drink. best from mid 2020 through 2023. 88 Points

Monowai Estate Merlot 2017

Refreshing lifted bouquet of Merlot - plums and cherries, fruit compote, dark spices of oak and dry stone earthy tones. Fruity, earthy, moderate weight and dry on the palate. Flavours mirror the nose, youthful textures with medium+ acidity and moderate tannins, well made with moderate finish. Still developing so no rush on drinking. Best from late 2020 through 2024. 90 Points