New Zealand’s flagship wine region which, in combination with Sauvignon Blanc, put the country on the international wine stage. Much more than just Sauvignon though, Marlborough offers increasing depth in both varieties and terroir.
The auspicious combination of a cool yet high sunshine climate, low rainfall and free-draining, moderately fertile soil produces uniquely vivid wines across a wide range of varieties and styles.
"If I had to choose one New Zealand region whose Pinot Noir I would drink for the rest of my life, I think it would actually be Marlborough. This is, of course, a place that made its name from Sauvignon Blanc, but there is something about the thought of a good Marlborough Pinot Noir that makes my stomach do a little twist. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has a luminous quality, and the Pinot Noir is the same." Victoria Moore, The Telegraph
World Wine – "Rich, concentrated pinot noir with ripe plum, black cherry, liquorice, spice, anise and nutty oak flavours. A powerful wine that's a pleasure to taste now but has the potential to develop well in bottle. Drink 2018 to 2026.
World Wine – Youthful and vibrant with layered aromatics of stone fruit, baking spices, and a chalky nuance. Palate is poised with great length, vanilla, hazelnut and cream, very fine texture and minerality. Seamless, elegant and mouth-watering. - 98 points + Double Gold medal at the 2021 New Zealand International Wine Show.
World Wine – Pure, focused, varietal and enticing bouquet with aromas of
red and green apple, pear and sweet lemon. It’s also very
floral and mineral with white blossoms and artesian water
scents. On the palate - equally pure with fruit flavours,
flowers, fruit spices and minerals that reflect the nose. Very youthful and precise with salivating acidity
and satin mouthfeel. A delicious wine - perfect as an aperitif, balanced with a lengthy dry finish. Best
drinking from today and through 2031+. 94 points. Cameron Douglas MS, camdouglasms.com
Huon Hooke – Weighty, textural sauvignon blanc with lime, grapefruit, passionfruit, feijoa and lemongrass flavours supported by delicious, mouth-watering acidity. A punchy wine that is classically Marlborough. (Bob Campbell
The Real Review, 20 October, 2021)
The Wine Front – Softer style, with richness of flavour and almost creamy to taste. There’s gooseberries, lime, subtle whiff of tomato bush and thistle, but it’s more about fruit than shrubbery. Chalky feel, juicy fruit, and a lime and snow pea infused finish of good length. Altogether good. Composed and stylish.
World Wine – Ripe, fruity, varietal, floral and gently spicy bouquet. Aromas and flavours of white nectarine and Asian
pear, yellow apple and lychee nut. A fine complex layer of tangerine and lemon peel, blossoms and white
pepper add complexity and depth. Silky texture with plenty of acidity to contrast a core of fruit flavours. A
gentle warming alcohol carries the flavours and textures through a lengthy finish. Excellent example in a
drier style, balanced and well made. Drink now and through 2024+. 94 points. Cameron Douglas MS,
camdouglasms.com
Huon Hooke – Attractive pinot gris that's been made with a light touch with poached pear, apple, ginger and nutty yeast lees characters. A dry wine with appealing purity and an ethereal texture. (Bob Campbell
The Real Review, 18 January, 2022)
Wine Enthusiast – Bold and pungent, defined by passion fruit and green onion, this is a medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc that packs a fruit-driven punch. White grapefruit fills in the gaps, finishing long and intense.
World Wine – 'Orange-tinted wine from a lengthy period in contact with the skins. Dry, flavoursome pinot gris with quince, cherry, anise, spice and floral characters. An intriguing wine with a peppery tannic texture that gives support without pain. I am not a great fan of many 'orange' wines but I do like this example. Drink: 2018-2022'
94 POINTS
Bob Campbell, therealreview.com
Huon Hooke – Bright, fresh pinot noir with floral, rose petal, cherry and subtle spice flavours. An appealing, easy-to-drink wine, with an ethereal texture and vibrant flavours. Simple and distinctive. Good varietal definition. (Bob Campbell
The Real Review, 18 January, 2022)
Jancis Robinson – "Now this really does have Grüner Veltliner written all over it even though the vines are still pretty young (this is the fourth harvest). It is certainly peppery but it also has the oily (in a good way) depth that I have only ever seen in the Wachau. There's some citrus and green fruit too but also a mineral, dry texture. Well balanced and remarkably full-bodied given the moderate alcohol. Still incredibly fresh but starting to show the complexity of some bottle age. I look forward to tasting it again." - JULIA HARDING MW, jancisrobinson.com
All wines over $25 per bottle will be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.
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To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 5-10 working days.
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Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.
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All wines over $25 per bottle will be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.
To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 5-10 working days.
Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.
If you would like to include a gift message with your order, please enter that in the order instructions section. We'll print your message in a lovely font on A5 paper. We also won't include the invoice. Tracking will be sent to the email on file.
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