Aromas of tomato leaf and fresh tropical fruits. A full palate of passionfruit, guava, grapefruit and hints of herbaceous nettle. Mouth-watering minerality and intense fruit concentration. Fresh, juicy, and persistent finish.

Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand, Arapoto (Short Path) Block. Planted 2002 5.06ha Stafford moderately deep silt loam soil.

Harvested using a modern machine harvester in the early morning when the grapes were cool. Pressed into stainless steel tanks for cold settling, before being gently racked and inoculated with a select yeast to naturally enhance the aromatic and flavour profiles of the wine. Fermentation was carried out at a cool temperature lasting 21 days until cool stopped. Left to settle on yeast lees for a short period before being racked again into stainless steel tanks for maturation, ready for bottling without the need for fining

Pair with fresh seafood with citrus summer salads, smoked salmon and soft cheeses.