Matahiwi Estate collection tasting

Sauvignon Blanc 2020 - Very fruity and quite tropical with aromas and flavours of passionfruit, lots of red apple and a touch of lychee. The palate leads with minerality accentuated by a bright, fresh acidity and balanced mouthfeel, medium alcohol and persistent core of fruit flavours with a mild herbaceousness. Crunchy textures, balanced and well made. Drink now and through 2022+. 92 Points

ME - Pinot Gris 2020 - Bright, fresh, Very youthful and fruity with a core of fruit spices, apple and pear. Just dry with a hint of RS (5g), soft and smooth satin texture. Balanced and ell made. Ready to drink from today and through 2022. Fleshy textures with a crisp clean finish. 90 Points

ME - Rosé 2020 - Made with 100% Pinot Noir fruit - this made for immediate drinking rosé has an abundance of flavour with fresh raspberry and cherry, red apple and wet stone. Bright, fresh, fruity and crunchy. Plenty of acidity adds crunch and mouthfeel and with a core of fruit there’s freshness and mouthwatering flavour. A lovely wine. Great colour. Drink now and through 2021. 92 Points

Brut Rosé NV - Charmat method production with 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay. Aromas and flavours of apples and roses, some red plum and red cherry fruits. There’s a mild autolysis adding a layer of texture and quiet yeasty moments. Crisp, refreshing and dry with a palate filled with flavours that mirror the nose. Crisp, dry, Bal and well made. Drink now and through 2023+. 90 Points

ME - Pinot Noir 2019 - Made with 6 separate clones of Pinot Noir the nose and palate are harmonious and flavourful with dark rasp, plum and some black cherry. The palate showcases flavours of spice, dried herb, and s light silty note. Nice soft fleshy texture - transitions to - fine easy tea tans, med+ acidity. Balanced, fresh, well made. An easy selection for by the glass programs. 20% new French oak. Drink upon purchase and through 2024+. 91 Points

Estate Pinot Noir 2019 - Lovely dark colour with aromas of power and richness to match. Savoury, spicy undertones with dark berries and toasty wood layers. 20% new French showcases the smoke and toast complexity leading to a soft, elegant, balanced finish, Well made, lengthy and ready. Drink now and through 2024+. 93 Points

Holly Pinot Noir 2019 - Made with four clones of Pinot Noir the fruit is 100% destemmed putting focus on power and richness, darker berry fruit aromas and flavours, lots of spice and warm savoury layers. Concentrated on the palate with flavours that reflect the nose - dark cherry and raspberry, some red beet moments and a soft savoury core. 35% new French oak adds complexity to an already plush and very elegant wine. Nice poise and tension with fine chalky tannins. Minerality is obvious with stony silty soils flavours. Plenty of acidity adds crispness and tension. Nice length and finish. Drinking best from 2021 through 2026+. 94 Points

If you get the chance to try the Wild Holly - I can highly recommend it.