Gold Medal @ New Zealand International Wine Show 2023

Awarded 96/100 Points Gimblett Gravels Annual Vintage Selection 2022  

"Medium deep crimson. Fragrant dark berry, chinotto, inky dark chocolate aromas with herb garden notes. Generously concentrated wine with abundant cassis, blackberry fruits, chinotto/ cola notes, fine chocolaty/ chalky textures, superb inky density and attractive underlying marzipan vanilla notes, Lovely volume, richness and vigour.  Drink 2026 - 2036" Andrew Calliard, Master of Wine, Gimblett Gravels Annual Vintage Selection 2022  

"Fabulous bouquet, ripe, fresh and varietal with core fruits of boysenberry and black berries, dark plums layers of wood. The freshness and intensity continues on the palate with flavours of red fruits that mirror the bouquet, wood spices, clove and vanilla, chocolate and sweet wood qualities. Well made, lengthy and delicious. Best drinking from 2024 through 2030+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, May 2023