Fine Wines

Established in 2001 and set in the heart of Central Otago’s Upper Clutha basin, Akitu’s 12-hectare vineyard sits alone at 380 metres above sea level on a stunning north facing slope.

This white Pinot Noir is a new release wine from the Akitu stable. On the nose there is a medley of mostly white fleshed fruit with whispers of some red. There’s also a list of non fruit aromas from flowers to river stones and a leesy spice, overall quite seductive.

Lively, clean, medium depth, garnet-red with an incipient pink rim. Intense aromas with outstanding notes of redcurrants, raspberries, wild blackberries and ripe red plums creating a complex bouquet together with the balsamic notes from the barrel: vanilla, cloves, coffee, caramel and brioche.

Complex and expressive on the nose, there are aromas of flower petals, candied dark cherry and plum, interwoven with savory notes, sandalwood and a touch of oak. The first taste presents dark fruit flavors and cherry, with pink peppercorn, rhubarb and five-spices. Ripe, well-integrated tannins are balanced by the graceful structure. 

A Sassicaian stunner, this 60/40 Cabernet/Merlot blend from Tenuta San Guido opens with heady notes of violets, cassis, vanilla and green pepper. On the palate, dark cherries, tomato leaf and black pepper add complexity to this exuberant yet elegant Guidalberto.

Established in 2001 and set in the heart of Central Otago’s Upper Clutha basin, Akitu’s 12-hectare vineyard sits alone at 380 metres above sea level on a stunning north facing slope.

 100% Merlot.  Deep purple in color, nose of black fruits, toasted spice and hints of marjoram herbs.  On the palate, ripe round and fruity with juicy black fruits. Fleshy and plus with silky smooth tannins and a medium-long finish with hints of a mineral clay. 

A voluptous Pomerol, resulting from old vines which give intensely rich fruit with low yields, and concentrate the aromas of raisin and dark fruits.

Subtle flavours of plum, red berry and liquorice on the palate are nicely balanced with soft tannins and a long, complex finish.

Claret like in its profile, the wine exhibits richness, texture and a youthful elegance. Wild berry, cassis with spicy notes abound. The tannins are refined, well integrated and suggest the wine has significant ageing potential.

Deeply perfumed aromas of dark berries and old vine Zinfandel’s woody spiciness. Vibrant acidity and balanced tannins thanks to low yields in the vineyard. Long, persistent finish.

Billecart-Salmon have prodcued a champagne with complex and seductive aromas of dried fruits and brioche combined with floral notes. These are further enhanced by the subtle charm of lemon verbena.

Intense dark cherry color, with a top layer of color. The nose shows attractive aromas of berries, like blackberries, black currant, raspberry, all joined together with the spices from its ageing in barrel.