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Similar to the Gewurztraminer, Hawkes Bay is able to produce fragrance and weight at lower ripeness levels allowing for wines of balance and character. The definitive Pinot Gris has yet to be produced in NZ, with all regions still in the running. We believe Hawkes Bay can capture the subtlety of gre...

This wine displays delicate and complex aromas of white stone fruit, flowers and minerality. Intricate savoury oak influences including hazelnut combine with generous rich fruit and bright acidity on the palate, forming a refined blend of power, style and length. AwardsGold - New Zealand Internation...

Stonefruit and tropical aromas on the nose lead into a palate that is rich with barrel fermentation notes. The wine is vibrant with pineapple and guava flavours and finishes with an elegant nougat character and balanced acidity. Winemaker's NotesDetailed notes: Download PDF

Sangiovese is only grown in a couple of regions in New Zealand. Our belief that it can be grown successfully in Hawkes Bay comes from our short experience and comparison with the old word, Italy.The expression will be more fruit forward than that of the old world, thats due to a combination of soils...

Non Vintage Brut, Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Blend. Hawke’s Bay has a long history of being able to produce many styles of wine to a very high quality. Sparkling wine is no exception with some of the finest examples yet produced in New Zealand coming from this region.With a non-vintage blend of Chardon...

Making dessert wines is possibly the most risky winemaking there is. With extreme risk comes extreme reward and this year's dessert Gewurztraminers are extreme.While not setting out to make these wines, given the perfect storm of rain, humidity and ripe grapes, we couldn't let the opportunity pass...

This is a classic Hawkes Bay blend and so we’re looking to build on the regions natural suitability with this variety and really push our vineyards ability to ripen with powerful aromatics. We’d usually see these aromatics develop hand in hand with deep and vibrant crimson hues.Ageing this wine...

Osawa vineyard's finest wines are called the Winemakers Collection. These are the ultimate wines Rod McDonald is able to make from our vineyard. We do not produce the Winemakers Collection every year as the wines must be above a certain standard before Rod will add his names to the wines.Sourced fro...

Osawa vineyard's finest wines are called the Winemakers Collection. These are the ultimate wines Rod McDonald is able to make from our vineyard. We do not produce the Winemakers Collection every year as the wines must be above a certain standard before Rod will add his names to the wines.Sourced fr...

This is a classic Hawkes Bay blend and so we’re looking to build on the regions natural suitability with this variety and really push our vineyards ability to ripen with powerful aromatics. We’d usually see these aromatics develop hand in hand with deep and vibrant crimson hues.Ageing this wine...

Lifted herbs, earth and brooding dark spices with subtle florals define the complex aromatic of this wine. The palate is brimming with raspberry and cherry, with a host of complex detail shining through. Firm and structured, but not intimidating, the wine builds into a palate that is a blend of rasp...

Warmer climate Pinot Noir typically produces a wine exhibiting more savoury earthy notes and mouthfilling structure. When it's grown in a cooler site in Hawkes Bay, we can capture a lot of the essential elements of good Pinot Noir, silkiness, perfume and complexity. In sites that are too warm, the w...