2018 Wine

Vinous, 93 points: Light shimmering orange. Intense aromas of strawberry, nectarine, honeydew melon and orange zest, with a bright mineral overtone that builds with air. Shows impressive clarity and tension on the palate, offering juicy pit...

Vinous, 92 points: Glistening orange. Pungent cherry, blood orange and floral scents, along with suggestions of succulent herbs and chalky minerals. Weighty red berry, citrus fruit and candied lavender flavors show sharp delineation and...

Wine & Spirits, 92 points: This wine’s satiny texture holds more raspberry flavor than you might think possible from a rosé. Mostly cinsault and grenache, plus 20 percent syrah, it’s full bodied and long, a rosé for the dinner table.

Decanter, 94 points: A harmonious and balanced style with a high level of fruit concentration on the silken mid-palate. A more restrained style than you might anticipate from New Zealand, but this is the windy Wairarapa providing its own...

jamessuckling.com, 91 points: Here’s a sexy rosé that follows the Provence formula to a tee. It displays freshly sliced pears, nectarines and strawberries. Medium body, bright acidity and a racy, textured finish. Drink now.

Vinous, 92 points: Light brilliant orange. Powerful red berry, orange pith and floral aromas are complicated by building herb and mineral nuances. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering intense cherry, red currant and blood orange...

Wine Spectator, 90 points: Vivid and distinctive, with passion fruit, lime and Meyer lemon flavors that mingle with details of honeysuckle and lemon thyme, finding harmony on the refreshing finish. Drink now. 7,845 cases made. — MW

Vinous, 90 points: Glistening onion skin. Aromas of white peach, strawberry and succulent herbs, along with a floral nuance that builds in the glass. Silky and round in the mouth, offering supple pit fruit and red berry flavors and a touch...

MW Bob Campbell, 95 points: Intense, ripe sauvignon blanc with tree fruit, nectarine, red capsicum and guava flavours. A rich, gently tangy and deliciously accessible wine that stood out from the crowd in a tasting of 2018 wines. Drink Date: 2018 to...

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: A beautiful rosé as always with a pink salmon color. It opens with rose petals, pink guava, grapefruit, mandarins and freshly squeezed nectarines. Medium-bodied and very salty on the palate. Lithe and oily texture, but a...

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: This youthful sauvignon has attractive lime-leaf and fresh-herb aromas with passion fruit and a succulent, fine and fresh lime finish. Immediate enjoyment here. Drink now. Screw cap.

Vinous, 91 points: Glistening onion skin. Vibrant, spice-tinged raspberry and cherry aromas are complemented by hints of fennel and candied flowers. Substantial yet lithe, offering juicy red berry and citrus pith flavors that pick up a hint...

Wine Spectator, 93 points: Succulent, with ripe peach and apricot flavors and details of marmalade, set on a smooth, lush frame. Spice and floral details, as well as a whiff of honeysuckle and nutmeg, glide along on the long, expressive and freshly...