Alma Mater
2010
Hakataramea Valley

Our Alma Mater is a field blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer from the Riverside vineyard in the Hakataramea Valley. The Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer were handpicked and fermented together; then a portion racked to old barrels with regular lees stirring. The Riesling portion was handpicked and fermented separately. The Riesling was then carefully blended back to obtain a wine of finesse and structure.

Silky, seamless, and with an appealing, gentle citrus finish, the wine displays a rare elegance, smoothness and structure.

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Alc 12.5%RS <2g/lPH 3.18TA 6.8g/l
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Gewürztraminer
2010
Waitaki Valley (Bragato Trophy 2011)

Handpicked from the Kurow Estate Vineyard surrounding the winery, the grapes had fantastic flavours. Two blocks were picked separately, fermented at cool temperatures and stopped when a balance was reached. The wine then had two months on yeast lees, with a portion in old French barrels, before being stabilised for bottling.

Elegant aromatics of rose and lees are reflected in the palate with hints of Turkish delight and ginger.

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Alc 14%RS 14.5g/lPH 3.32TA 5.3g/l
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Limoncello (750ml)
2011
New Zealand

Colour: Bright Yellow

Nose: Zesty Cut Lemon

Palate: A powerful, rich, viscous palate balanced with refreshing zingy acidity

Serving Suggestions: Limoncello is traditionally served very chilled as an after-dinner digestif, but can also be used in sorbet, over ice cream or fruit salads, and in cocktails.

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Passito
2010
Waitaki Valley

Colour: Golden Yellow

Nose: Citrus, Mingled with clove, butterscotch and a hint of cinnamon

Palate: A rich, concentrate palate, with a refreshing citrus zing and lingering ripe apricots

Cellar: This wine will reward the patient. Suggested cellaring 3-8 years.
NOTE: Currently sold out but advance orders are being taken.  Please contact winery.

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Pinot Grigio
2010
Waitaki Valley

A selected late ripening vineyard in the Waitaki was used to produce a Grigio style. Handpicked and whole bunch pressed the juice was fermented at cool temperatures, then half was matured in old French barrels for two months with regular lee stirring.

A focussed, richly textured wine displaying delicate aromatics of candied apple, pear and lees leading to a crisp, dry palate.

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Alc 13%RS <2g/lPH 3.42TA 6.2g/l
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Pinot Gris
2010
Waitaki Valley

GOURMET TRAVELLER TOP 100 NEW RELEASES
The Pinot Gris was handpicked from three vineyards in the Waitaki valley; Kurow Estate, River-T and Grants Road. Harvested when the delicate refreshing flavours were just right, the grapes were whole bunch pressed then fermented at a cool temperature until a balance was reached. The wine then had two months on yeast lees, with a portion in old French barrels, before being stabilised for bottling.

Delicate aromas of ripe pear and subtle ginger lead to a lush palate of peach and nectarine with a hint of spice.
Jo Burzynska of VIVA (NZ Herald) on 1 Feb 2012 wrote: "intense drier style of pinot gris with its notes of crisp apple and nashi pear, infused with ginger, mineral and hints of hazelnut".

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Alc 14%RS 6.3g/lPH 3.33TA 7.4g/l
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Pinot Noir Hakataramea
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Hakataramea Valley

Haka Pinot 2010 releaseSILVER MEDAL ROYAL EASTER SHOW (previous vintage)
Amazingly concentrated grapes were handpicked from our Riverside Vineyard in the Hakataramea Valley. The wine is produced from clones 777, 667, and 115. The grapes were de-stemmed into an open top fermenter, with a small portion as whole cluster. The must was cold soaked for a week before being inoculated with a selected yeast strain. The fermentation was hand plunged daily until complete, followed by a post ferment maceration of a week before going to French barrels. Malolactic fermentation was carried out in the spring. The final blend was put together after 12 months in barrel resulting in 40% new oak.

Dark, brooding, savoury aromas enrobe a rich yet gracious concentration of berries and violets.

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Alc 14.5%RS < 2g/lPH 3.60TA 5.9g/l
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Pinot Noir Waitaki
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Waitaki Valley

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GOLD MEDAL ROYAL EASTER SHOW (previous vintage)
The grapes were handpicked from Doctor’s Creek Vineyard and two vineyards on Grants Road, comprising of clones 5, 6, 114, 115, Abel, 667, and 777. The grapes from each vineyard were kept separate and de-stemmed into open top fermenters, with a small portion as whole cluster. Each fermenter was cold soaked for a week before being inoculated with selected yeast strains. Daily hand plunging was carried out during fermentation, followed by 1-2 weeks post ferment maceration before going to French barrels. Malolactic fermentation was carried out in the spring. The final blend was put together after 12 months in barrel resulting in 46% new oak.

Elegant fruits, laced with complex savoury notes lead into a powerful yet refined palate.

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Alc 14.5%RS <2g/lPH 3.62TA 5.6gg/l
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Riesling
2010
Waitaki Valley

No 4 in CUISINE NZ RIESLING TASTING (5 STARS)
Handpicked from the Turner family's vineyard in the Waitaki Valley. The grapes were whole bunch pressed to obtain a delicate and refined juice for fermentation. Fermented at a cool temperature and stopped when an acid sugar balance was reached. The wine then had two months on yeast lees before being stabilised for bottling.

Enticing aromas of sweet floral lime and grapefruit draw you to a rich, concentrated palate of Granny Smith apples with lime, a hint of apricot, and lingering chalky minerality.

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Alc 12%RS 8.7g/lPH 2.94TA 9.1g/l
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Riesling 16
2010
Waitaki Valley

SILVER MEDAL LONDON INTERNATIONAL 2011
Handpicked from the Kurow Estate Vineyard surrounding the winery, the grapes were whole bunch pressed to obtain a delicate and refined juice. Fermented at a cool temperature and stopped to leave 16 g/L of naturally occurring sweetness for a perfect flavour balance. The wine then had two months on yeast lees before being stabilised for bottling.

Sweet floral aromas of lime and lemons portend a powerful palate of rich pear, grapefruit and Granny Smith apple, with a lingering refreshing lime finish.

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Alc 11%RS 16.1g/lPH 2.88TA 9.0g/l
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The White Rose
2011
Waitaki Valley

Astonishingly bold, white rose-petal, lavender and tropical blossom fragrances disguise this free-run, white Pinot Noir that has a hint of Dolcetto.  Linen-crisp and dry, The White Rose sparks with fresh citrus, and minerality from the limestone soils of Waitaki – an intriguing, attractive and seriously seafood-friendly wine.

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Alc 12.5%RS <2g/Lg/lPH 3.21TA 7.7 g/Lg/l
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