A spicy Kiwi icon.

These grapes were sourced from the Matawhero Vineyard in the Riverpoint appellation, the first vineyard in New Zealand to plant Gewürztraminer.

The palate follows it up with vibrant, spice-infused flavours, rich textures and a slightly sweet finish.

The harvest decisions at Matawhero are made after the winemaker and viticulturalist concur that the grapes are flavour ready. The grapes were harvested in two parcels. The first pick is to maximise the natural acidity in the wine and the second to develop flavour and aromas. They were transported quickly to the winery and then crushed to the press and fermented separately using an aroma enhancing yeast to maintain these vibrant characters in the final wine. To develop further characters the wine parcels were aged sur lies and then prior to
bottling the two parcels were blended and gently fined together.

"An elegant rendition of the variety, showing mango, pineapple, lychee, rose petal and subtle spice aromas, it's succulent and plump in the mouth delivering bright fruit flavours with smooth texture and refreshing acidity, offering fabulous drinking. At its best: now to 2030" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2023