pale gold, bright, fine bubble but not lively in glass, just burst in mouth. pure Chardonnay nose: toasty and nutty. medium body, rich and smooth texture and clear structure. long dry finish with a little creamy hint. a nice one!

AirNZ Trophy, BC 87. Alc: 12%, pH: 3.20, T/A: 6.5g/l, R.S: 5.0g/L

Ap: 4/5; Ar: 13/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 4+2/10
TOTAL: 90/100

medium light straw yellow, clear and bright. pear and citrus, a little floral hints. fresh acidity, medium body, sweet and smooth palate, watery finish.

AirNZ Trophy, NZIWS Gold. Alc 13.5%, TA 6.8 gL, RS 6.5 gL, PH 3.35

Ap: 5/5; Ar: 11/15; Palate: 16/20; Overall: 4+2/10
TOTAL: 88/100

light/medium straw yellow. vibrant blossom, rose pedal, Turkish delight, citrus and some oriental spices in nose. surprisingly mild beginning, releasing the power gently, pleasant sweetness, zesty acidity, delicate texture and multiple layers. medium finish with some strength. a very balanced and elegant Gewuz.

Alc 14.0%, RS 8.8 g/L, pH:3.75, TA:4.7 g/L. AirNZ Trophy, Six Nation Gold, NZIWS Gold, BC 90, Winestate 4.5 stars, Cuisine 4.5 stars, Decanter Silver, IWSC Silver.

Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 18/20; overall: 4+3/10
TOTAL: 92/100

clear light yellow, green hue. green apple and lime, honey, low alc, crispy acidity, high RS (30+ gL?), light body, medium sweet style. small structure and easy to access, but very well balanced, nod to Mosel.

Marlborough Wine Show - Trophy. Air NZ - Trophy, Champion Open White.

Ap: 4/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 5+3/10
TOTAL: 91/100

colourless with pale yellow hue. moderate style, medium body, very smooth and balanced. pure and mild, underlaying complex flavours, fruity, mineral and subtle sweet in long finish. top Marlborough, standing with nice elegance.

AirNZ Trophy, RC 19.0-. Alc: 13.0%, TA: 7.4 g/l, RS: 2.5 g/L, pH: 3.36.

Ap: 5/5; Ar: 13/15; Palate: 18/20; Overall: 5+1/10
TOTAL: 92/100

opaque dark purple, inky, impenetrable. nose shows strong spices, ripe dark fruits and bold tannins. very very young, even not started to mellow. good density, concentration. intensive smoky and oaky flavours, covering all other delicate flavours. I guess it's a low yield vintage, hard to score, need 3-5 years to mature. really huge potential.

AirNZ Trophy. Winestate 4 stars. Alc 12.5%, RS <2.0 gL, TA 5.96, pH 3.77.

Ap: 5/5; Ar: 13/15; palate: 16/20; overall: 4+3/10
TOTAL: 91+/100

pale gold. apricot and pear, a little oak touching, juicy and some mineral notes. medium/light body, smooth texture. an elegant fat.

NZIWS Trophy, AirNZ Trophy.

Ap: 5/5; Ar: 11/15; palate: 16/20; overall: 4+2/10
TOTAL: 88/100

medium/light ruby, clear. fresh strawberry and other red fruits. fruity palate, subtle blueberry and spices, fresh acidity, light/medium body. good balance and savoury finish with earth notes. very accessible and super QPR.

Alc: 13.5%, TA: 5.8 g/l, pH: 3.49. RC 18.0-, MC 4 stars

AirNZ Champion Open Red.

Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 17/20; Overall: 4+2/10
TOTAL: 90/100

dark red and purple hue, near impenetrable. dark fruits in nose, blackberry and dark plum, with some exotic spices. nice multiple layers in mouth, dark fruits, violet, earth and oak spices, long finish with mocha, chocolate, vanilla and perfume. full of power, smooth texture, properly balanced, showing strength with elegance and complexity, this style is not usually in NZ Syrah. still young, could develop further.

only 130 cases made, NZIWS 2014 - Trophy, AirNZ 2014 Trophy, RC 19.5

Ap: 5/5; Ar: 13/15; palate: 18/20; overall: 5+3/10
TOTAL: 94+/100

bright golden. honey and zesty tart. well balanced, pure and clean taste, smooth and solid texture, nice floral aromas, just a little greenish notes in finish.

AirNZ Trophy, Goldx2 in California, BC 94.

Ap: 5/5; Ar: 13/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 5+2/10
TOTAL: 92/100

50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec, 9% Cabernet Franc from the Gimblett Gravels.
Garnet/purple, looks very young. mild nose: dark fruits and some herbals. medium body, smooth texture, supple granular tannins. moderate styles. medium finish with cream chocolate notes. small/medium size structure but showing elegance and balance.

AirNZ Trophy. RC 18.0+

Ap: 5/5; Ar: 11/15; Palate: 16/20; Overall: 4+2/10
TOTAL: 88+/100

ruby, medium+ depth. nose shows red and dark berries, subtle spices. fruity flavour leading palate, subtle violet, good concentration and weight, medium+ body, silky tannins, fresh acidity, oak touching, savoury finish with vanilla and oak spicy. upright and balanced Pinot Noir, more concentration than average Marlborough, show some elegance.

Easter Show 2014 - Gold, Cuisine 5 stars, WS 90, Marlborough Wine Show 2014 - Gold, AirNZ 2014 - Trophy, Reserve Wine of Show.

Ap: 4/5; Ar: 13/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 5+3/10
TOTAL: 92+/100

bright straw. citrus, toast, roasted nuts. subtle mineral notes. mouth-watering acidity, well integrated and extremely balanced. good weight. medium/long buttery finish. showing complexity and restraint.

Yields: 42 hl/ha (average) Alc 13%, TA 7.23 gL, pH 3.19.
French barrique, 43% new and seasoned 57%
Maturation: 12 months on lees

AirNZ 2014 - Champion Wine of the Show. Easter Show 2015 - Trophy, Six Nations 2015 - Double Gold

Ap: 5/5; Ar: 13/15; Palate: 18/20; Overall: 5+3/10
TOTAL: 94/100

bright straw. tropical fruits, lemon, toast, roasted nuts. full bodied, powerful, rich flavours. medium/long finish with heavy oak and smoky notes. complex and tastes still very young.

Compare to 2013, it has more concentration (lower yield), more oak influence, more straight strength, but less balance, less elegance, need time to mellow together.

Yields: 1.5-2.0kgs/vine
Alc 13.5%, TA 6.73 gL, pH 3.27
French barrique, 42% new and seasoned 58%
Maturation: 12 months on lees

AirNZ 2014 - Champion Exhibition White Wine.
Bragato 2014 - Champion Wine of Show.
Winestate 4.5 stars

Ap: 5/5; Ar: 13/15; Palate: 17/20; Overall: 5+3/10
TOTAL: 93+/100