Assorted Marlborough Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris & Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Tasting Lot

“Brilliant pale straw-yellow colour with lemony hues. The nose is elegantly full and densely concentrated, unfolding fine-featured waves of exotic florals, rose petals and Turkish Delight. The richness and presence is sensational and the finesse of expression exquisite. Medium in sweetness, the seamlessness of texture and refined unctuousness is the feature on palate, with considerable fruit extract forming a concentrated core. Flavours of honey, florals and musk are beautifully presented with a luscious density. The acidity is discreet and alcoholic drive totally integrated, and the wine is carried with excellent drive and energy to a vibrant, succulent, very long and sustained finish. This is a seamless, unctuous and refined medium Gewurztraminer with fine power and drive. Serve with Middle Eastern and Asian fare over the next 4-5+ years. Hand-picked fruit from the ‘TWR Home Block’ from 34 y.o. vines, cool-fermented in stainless-steel to 14.2% alc. and 25 g/L RS. Certified BioGro organic. 400 cases made.” (06/2014)

“Produced from one of the country’s oldest Gewurztraminer vineyards planted in 1979. Low cropping vines give greater concentration. Luscious, concentrated Gewurztraminer with classic turkish delight and clove flavours together with a subtle savoury bread-like character that may be from the yeast lees. Creamy textured wine with amplified varietal character. The wine’s impressive power is clearly demonstrated by its lengthy finish.” (05/2015)

“The gloriously complex bouquet shows tropical fruit and peach with hints of ginger, spice and floral. it is powerful and expansive on the palate yet elegant and poised, beautifully supported by subtle sweetness, velvety texture and seamlessly integrated acidity. The finish is exceptionally long and smooth. Mind boggling to think what it would be like in a few years. it is immensely appealing already though. At its best: now to 2023.” (05/2014)

“This latest release sports a slightly tweaked label and different coloured capsule, although the wine is much the same; a crisp, bone-dry sauvignon blanc with passion fruit and tropical fruit balanced by capsicum, lemongrass and grapefruit zest. A moderately weighty wine with crisp acidity driving a lengthy finish.” (04/2017)

“Really striking aromatics. Unmistakable passion fruit and lime citrus with subtle grassy and herbal complexity. The bold, flamboyant fruit is what takes center stage here. There's a fleshy, succulent feel to the palate. Acidity keeps it vibrant and the flavors hold fresh and lively. As appealing as ever. Drink now.” (10/2016)

“Clean and refreshing, lemon-lime aromatics, there's a real softness to the fruit here. (Panel Tasting)” (04/2022)

“Intense nose of passion fruit, guava and pineapples. Fruity and juicy with a medium body and tasty fruit salad character. Sustainable.” (05/2023)