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Crisp, dry and unmistakably coastalA summer icon - but Pinque doesn’t need sunshine to shine.

Classical in its fresh herb, lime cordial and passionfruit seed aromas with a coastal element of weathered rock and salt spray. The palate is linear and textured finishing dry and salivating. Sidewinder is an opportunity to celebrate and explore the regional diversity of this iconic New Zealand vari...

Crisp, dry and unmistakably coastalA summer icon - but Pinque doesn’t need sunshine to shine.

Classical in its fresh herb, lime cordial and passionfruit seed aromas with a coastal element of weathered rock and salt spray. The palate is linear and textured finishing dry and salivating. Sidewinder is an opportunity to celebrate and explore the regional diversity of this iconic New Zealand vari...

A striking expression of coastal Waiheke.The nose is tight and flinty, offering layers of struck match, white grapefruit, lemon pith, and crushed seashell. Subtle hints of orchard blossom and grilled peach sit beneath, wrappedin a cool, maritime lift.On the palate, Valhalla is razor-sharp and direct...

Shaped by a challenging vintage, Dreadnought 2023 captures the wild side of Waiheke Syrah.Savoury, smoky and saline, with dark fruits, cracked pepper and a mineral edge, it’s a wine of tension, precision and quiet confidence — built for the long haul.

From a rare, small-yield vintage that delivered clarity, depth and longevity, Ironclad 2024 is what happens when everything locks into place.The nose is deep and confident: blackcurrant, graphite, dark plum and cassis, layered with cedar, cigar box, bay leaf and a savoury undertow.On the palate, the...

Defined by indulgence and clarity, Holystone represents a fresh, immediately drinkable expression of a Late Harvest Pinot Gris style.Aromas of ripe stone fruit, citrus and soft florals are precise and inviting, with a sense of lightness that carries through to the palate.2025 Holystone favours balan...

Fortified wines have a huge aromatic lift, the Hellburner being no exception with lashings of dark fruit and a very appropriate lift of shot firecrackers. The palate is vibrant and vivacious with generous sweetness framed by robust tannins and a fresh finish.Named for the notorious fire ships Drake...

A compelling off-dry white balancing vibrant acidity and delicate sweetness. Aromas of nectarine, apple, elderflower, and lime lead to a juicy, mineral palate with mandarin, honeysuckle, and stone fruit. Refreshing, composed, and subtly spritzed, it’s a wine if clarity, coastal character and summe...

Shaped by a challenging vintage, Dreadnought 2023 captures the wild side of Waiheke Syrah.Savoury, smoky and saline, with dark fruits, cracked pepper and a mineral edge, it’s a wine of tension, precision and quiet confidence — built for the long haul.

From a rare, small-yield vintage that delivered clarity, depth and longevity, Ironclad 2024 is what happens when everything locks into place.The nose is deep and confident: blackcurrant, graphite, dark plum and cassis, layered with cedar, cigar box, bay leaf and a savoury undertow.On the palate, the...

Defined by indulgence and clarity, Holystone represents a fresh, immediately drinkable expression of a Late Harvest Pinot Gris style.Aromas of ripe stone fruit, citrus and soft florals are precise and inviting, with a sense of lightness that carries through to the palate.2025 Holystone favours balan...

The 2024 a striking expression of coastal Waiheke.The nose is tight and flinty, offering layers of struck match, white grapefruit, lemon pith, and crushed seashell. Subtle hints of orchard blossom and grilled peach sit beneath, wrappedin a cool, maritime lift.On the palate, Valhalla is razor-sharp a...

Brooding yet refined, the 2023 Ironclad strikes a bold balance between power and finesse - a true expression of the long, temperate growing season and rugged coastal vineyards.Evocative aromatics unfold in layers: blackberry, cassis, and dark plum meet floral notes of violet and lavender, grounded b...

Crisp, dry and unmistakably coastalA summer icon - but Pinque doesn’t need sunshine to shine.

A commanding expression of Syrah from a near-perfect Waiheke vintage, the 2022 Dreadnought retains the signature tension and poise of previous years, while pushing deeper into savoury complexity and structure.Conitclassical, restrained approach to Syrah, focusing on preserving site character and var...

The 2025 Exiled is a compelling off-dry white balancing vibrant acidity and delicate sweetness. Aromas of nectarine, apple, elderflower, and lime lead to a juicy, mineral palate with mandarin, honeysuckle, and stone fruit. Refreshing, composed, and subtly spritzed, it’s a wine if clarity, coastal...

While shaped by a more compressed and challenging harvest, the 2023 Valhalla is no less compelling. On the nose, it opens with ripe citrus peel, roasted hazelnut, and toasted sourdough, interwoven with hints of grilled peach, sea spray, and subtle struck flint.The palate is round and savoury, with r...

A summer icon. Sold out for now.. back in Spring 2025.

Tasting NotesHolystone Pinot gris is gorgeously perfumed with apricot and citrus notes and is obviously sweet but perfectly balanced with plenty of acidity and age worthiness however it is completely decadent and research has shown that one bottle is never enough…

Tasting Notes2019 Gravestone has a subtleness to it, slowly revealing a discreet nose of lemon blossom, white peach, elderflower and oyster shell, a medium bodied wine of texture with tingling acidity with mere hints of the barrel fermentation. This is a blended white wine that oozes sophistication...

Fortified wines have a huge aromatic lift, the Hellburner being no exception with lashings of dark fruit and a very appropriate lift of shot firecrackers. The palate is vibrant and vivacious with generous sweetness framed by robust tannins and a fresh finish.Named for the notorious fire ships Drake...

Tasting Notes2022 Ironclad shows dark fruits; plums and berries, wildflowers, crushed rock, and iodine, all creating a complex and lifted aroma profile.The palate shows good density which is balanced with coastal freshness and finishes with a core of powerful tannins.A rare dominance of Merlot over...