Technical Analysis
The limestone soils found at Waipara Springs are ideally suited to quality grape production of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Gris.
Tasting note
Delightfully ripe and elegantly fragrant, the wine shows apricot, rockmelon, Nashi pear and subtle spice aromas on the nose, leading to a juicy palate offering bright fruit flavours together with fleshy texture and vibrant acidity.
Vinification details
Machine harvested, pressed and cold settled for 24 hours, racked clear and fermented at cool temperatures for approximately 18 days. Left on full ferment lees for 1 month, racked, blended and lightly fined before filtration and bottling.
Technical Analysis
The limestone soils found at Waipara Springs are ideally suited to quality grape production of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Gris.
Tasting note
Beautifully ripe and charming, this Pinot Gris shows apricot, fresh pear, lemon peel and floral aromas on the nose. It’s equally attractive on the palate, offering fruit purity and intensity combined with a silky texture and refreshing acidity.
Vinification details
The grapes are machine harvested, pressed and cold settled for 24 hours, racked clear and fermented at cool temperatures for approximately 18 days. Then left on full ferment lees for one month, racked, blended and lightly fined before filtration and bottling.
Technical Analysis
The limestone soils found at Waipara Springs are ideally suited to quality grape production of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Gris.
Tasting note
Hints of tropical fruit dominate the nose. On the palate there are notes of ginger and spice that complement the flavours of pear, pineapple and blood orange. The wine's acidity and finish is balanced with a slight residual sugar which gives focus to the palate, and length to the finish.
Vinification details
Grapes were machine harvested, pressed and cold settled for 24 hours, then racked clear and fermented at cool temperatures for approximately 18 days. Left on full ferment lees for one month before being racked, blended and lightly fined before filtration and bottling.
Technical Analysis
The limestone soils found at Waipara Springs are ideally suited to quality grape production of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Gris.
Tasting note
Hints of tropical fruit dominate the nose. On the palate there are notes of ginger and spice that complement the flavours of pear, pineapple and blood orange. The wine's acidity and finish is balanced with a slight residual sugar which gives focus to the palate, and length to the finish.
Vinification details
Grapes were machine harvested, pressed and cold settled for 24 hours, then racked clear and fermented at cool temperatures for approximately 18 days. Left on full ferment lees for one month before being racked, blended and lightly fined before filtration and bottling.
