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.

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.

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.

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.