Awatea Cabernets/Merlot 2020
A deep crimson colour, with lifted floral, ripe blackberry cedar and spice aromas. The palate is laden with rich dark cherry, chocolate and Provence herb flavours, with a fine, persistent tannin finish.
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Written by bluestone0924
A deep crimson colour, with lifted floral, ripe blackberry cedar and spice aromas. The palate is laden with rich dark cherry, chocolate and Provence herb flavours, with a fine, persistent tannin finish.
Written by Helen Wilson
Bright, lively gooseberry aromas alongside notes of fresh herbs and grassy tones. Vibrant passion fruit, citrus and peach characters with top notes of melon and kiwi. Soft apple and white pear flavours balance. Well-structured zesty acidity with fantastic length and elegance. Enjoy as an a...
Written by Helen Wilson
Tasting Notes A delicious blend of two classic champagne grapes - Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Perfect for every occasion, our bubbly has a lovely complexity and is delightfully drinkable. On the palate, a creamy peach ripeness combines with brioche, nutty notes and lemon and is beautiful...
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A youthful magenta colour, with powerful dark rose, blackberry, plum, chocolate, thyme and cedar characters. The palate is both complex and delicious, with rich, sweet fruit flavours on a supple, dry tannin structure that provides length and a refreshing finish.
Written by Helen Wilson
This estate-bottled Marlborough Sauvignon is produced by a winery with 26 hectares of vineyards situated to the south of the Wairau River in the heart of the prestigious Rapaura region. Trained oenologist, Kate Acland, set it up in 2007 and today runs it with her husband, David, along wi...
Written by Helen Wilson
Tasting Note The lemon zest and passionfruit theme carries through the palate, supported by delicate black currant and aniseed notes. The finish is crisp and clean with hints of lingering spice and a touch of chalky minerality. Food Pairing This would pair perfectly with...
Written by Helen Wilson
Tasting Notes The aromatics are brimming with nashi pear, quince, apple, and complex entry notes of spice and mace. Notes of honeysuckle and orange blossom also make an appearance, with a hint of apricot adding further decadence to the nose. Food Pairings Enjoy with uma...
Written by Helen Wilson
Tasting Notes Medium dark red hue lifted bright nose, dried plum and dense ripe cherry notes. Palate is polished with elegant tannins, good fruit sweetness and appropriate savoury mushroom development. Finishes with flick of sweet herbs and spice. Drinking nicely. Food Pair...
Written by Helen Wilson
Tasting Notes Pā Road Pinot Noir On the nose this wine displays dark raspberry and plums, with hints of dried herbs and mocha. The dark berry fruits carry through the palate. The tannins are soft and velvety, supported by the use of subtle oak. Food Pairings Try pairin...
Written by Helen Wilson
Wine Makers Notes Riverby Estate’s Chardonnay block was planted in 1989, making it one of the oldest Chardonnay blocks in Marlborough, and one of the few still on its own roots. It is also one of the few exclusively planted with the Mendoza clone of Chardonnay: Mendoza having long bee...
Written by Helen Wilson
Tasting Notes This wine has a vibrant, pale to mid gold colour. On the nose it is instantly appealing with a myriad of clearly defined aromas: notably honey-suckle, dried apricots and peaches, caramel, marzipan, marmalade and exquisite garden florals and spices. Despite its sweetness an...
Written by Helen Wilson
Wine Makers Notes Our Pinot Gris block was planted in 2006, so it is now gaining vine age and this is starting to be reflected in our increasingly complex Pinot Gris style. It is important with Pinot Gris to carefully manage yields. Left unrestrained this variety can easily get out of h...
Written by Helen Wilson
Riverby Estate derives its name from the tranquil Opawa River, which winds through the Marlborough Region of New Zealand. Riverby Estate is ideally positioned in the very heart of Marlborough, New Zealand. Situated at Jacksons Road, Blenheim, immediately adjacent to renowned Marlborough Vi...
Written by Helen Wilson
Wine Makers Notes One special part of our vineyard is called Sali’s Block. It is now well over 20 years old and it produces some of our most intensely varietal Riesling grapes. We allow this block to develop a small amount of botrytis infection to add the natural sweetness we desire f...
Written by Helen Wilson
Riverby Estate derives its name from the tranquil Opawa River, which winds through the Marlborough Region of New Zealand. Riverby Estate is ideally positioned in the very heart of Marlborough, New Zealand. Situated at Jacksons Road, Blenheim, immediately adjacent to renowned Marlborough Vi...
Written by Helen Wilson
Tasting Note Rich tropical aromas of mango, melon and ripe citrus. The wine is equally lush on the palate with excellent fruit concentration, a mineral derived texture and a long juicy finish. Food Pairing Bright and zesty summer dishes - barbecued prawns with mango salsa.