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1997 Anthology


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Matariki 1998 Quintology


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Matariki 1999 Quintology


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Matariki 2000 Quintology


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Matariki 2001 Quintology
Mild to warm summer was followed by perfect weather during harvest, which enabled the grapes to reach optimum ripeness. The grapes were hand picked.

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Matariki 1999 Pinot Noir


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Matariki 2001 Pinot Noir
A delicious medium bodied Pinot Noir with complex perfumed cherry fruit and earthy overtones, typical of Pinot Noir. Serve with foods such as Mushroom Risotto or Confit de Canard.

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Matariki 2004 Pinot Noir
Lovely soft approachable style. The perfect match for spiced duck breast salad.

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Matariki 2005 Pinot Noir
Distinct cherry and strawberry notes with underlying layers of oak spice and earthy notes. The combined care in the vineyard and the gentle handling in the winery has produced a pinot with supple soft tannins, rich red fruits and a balanced long finish.

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Matariki 2000 Reserve Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir planted on the more silty soils sites located in our Gimblett Road vineyard were hand harvested at optimum ripeness. Using traditional vinification techniques has produced an elegant but savoury wine displaying good palate weight and length. This wine will improve with cellaring.

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Matariki 2002 Reserve Pinot Noir
100% Matariki Gimblett Gravels Hawkes bay Pinot Noir A complex bouquet of ripe cherries, and earthy notes. A rich well balanced Pinot Noir with lovely sweet fruit intermingled with savoury and herbal characters. Subtle well-handled French oak adds some cedar notes. The tannins are silky smooth and give length to the palate. The wine completed malolactic fermentation in barrel and was then racked off lees and aged in barrique for 11 months. Ideal with roast chicken and rosemary potatoes.

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Matariki 2001 Sangiovese
After a long and warm to mild growing season the grapes were hand harvested at optimum ripeness and flavour levels.

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Matariki 2002 Sangiovese
This is our second vintage of this classic Italian variety. Hand harvested at optimum ripeness from selected parcels of grapes from our Gimblett Road vineyard. The wine was matured in French oak barriques for 21 months. Aromas of dried fruit and red cherries combine with complex characters of spice, plum and hints of orange peel to give a lovely soft rich mouth feel. A perfect accompaniment to traditional Italian cuisine featuring tomato or mushroom based sauces, casseroles or slow cooked Mediterranean flavours. 2005 Hawkes Bay A&P Mercedes-Benz Wine Awards Silver

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Matariki 2004 Sangiovese
A deliciously mouthfilling wine showing typical characters of red berry fruits and dried orange peel. The finish is fresh, long and lively. A perfect accompaniment to Italian cuisine.

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Matariki 1999 Merlot


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Matariki 2000 Reserve Merlot
Our Merlot grapes were harvested from the gravelly soils on our Gimblett Road vineyard. The wine displays elegant, ripe berryfruit and subtle complex oak, nuances of chocolate, licorice and spice compliment the silky tannin finish. This wine will reward cellaring.

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Matariki 2000 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Powerfully structured wine. Big ripe tannins and complex fruit, silky long finish and after taste. Hand harvested individual batches, gently fermented and aged in French oak for 15 months. A stunning wine that will continue to develop and complex with age.

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1998 Syrah


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Matariki 1998 Syrah


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Matariki 1999 Syrah


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Matariki 2000 Reserve Syrah
Estate produced from our stony soils of Gimblett Road, this Rhone style Syrah shows deep ruby colour, berry fruits and black pepper. A finely textured wine displaying good acid, elegant fruit and long dry finish after 15 months ageing in French and American oak.

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Matariki 1997 Blanc de Blanc


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Matariki 2001 Blanc de Blanc
Released 9th December 2003

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Matariki 2002 Blanc de Blanc
A lively and fresh wine with delicate and subtle citrus fruits with some creamy richness and fine persistent beads.

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Matariki 1997 Reserve Blanc de Blanc


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Matariki 1997 Sauvignon Blanc


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Matariki 1998 Sauvignon Blanc


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Matariki 2001 Sauvignon Blanc
Selected parcels of fruit were harvested at optimum ripeness. After gentle pressing the juice was given a cool and prolonged fermentation resulting in a full flavoured wine.

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Matariki 2002 Sauvignon Blanc
After gentle pressing this wine was given a prolonged and cool fermentation to retain the lovely fruit characters. This wine is deliciously intense displaying tropical fruits of pineapple and melons. Best served slightly chilled as an aperitif or with light salads and seafood.

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Matariki 2003 Sauvignon Blanc


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Matariki 2004 Sauvignon Blanc
100% Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc, this wine shows ripe passionfruit and delicate tropical fruit aromas and hints of gooseberry. Delicious fresh wine with a lovely balance of acid and fruit sweetness. The finish is lively and lingering. Perfect to have as an aperitif or with pan fried snapper or tempura oysters..

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Matariki 1999 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc


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Matariki 2001 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc from our Gimblett Road vineyard was hand harvested, gently pressed and partially barrique fermented. This wine displays an intense aroma of passionfruit and citrus. Lees stirring and some malolactic fermentation has added a richness to the finish.

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Matariki 2002 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc from our Gimblett Road vineyard was hand harvested, gently pressed and partially barrique fermented. This wine displays an intense aroma of passionfruit and citrus. Lees stirring and some malolactic fermentation has added a richness to the finish.

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Matariki 2003 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
The fruit was selected from our Sauvignon Blanc block that is planted on one of our more stony sites on our Gimbeltt Gravels vineyard. A luscious rich wine showing ripe fruit balanced with a fresh natural acidity. Lifted aromas of tropical fruits, guava and melon combined with subtle preserved lemon, hints of mineral, toasty oak and mealiness.Complexity comes from the wild ferment, French oak and malolactic components. A mouthwatering Sauvignon Blanc delicious with scallops and other seafoods.

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Matariki 2004 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
A luscious, rich Sauvignon Blanc with a fresh natural acidity. Complexity comes from the wild ferment, French oak and malolactic components. A mouthwatering Sauvignon Blanc brilliant with food.

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Matariki 2005 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
A luscious rich palate showing ripe fruit balanced with a fresh natural acidity. Complexity comes from the wild ferment, French oak and malolactic components. A mouthwatering Sauvignon Blanc brilliant with food. Available throughout NZ but not in the cellar door.

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Matariki 1998 Chardonnay


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Matariki 1999 Chardonnay


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Matariki 2000 Chardonnay
The grapes were hand harvested and the juice partially clarified and fermented in new and seasoned French oak barriques. The wine was lees stirred weekly for 10 months resulting in a complex and delicate wine displaying light grapefruit aromas and as elegantly textured palate.

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Matariki 2001 Chardonnay
The grapes were hand picked at optimum ripeness. The dry weather during the ripening period enabled the grapes to reach maximum flavour and intensity.

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Matariki 2002 Chardonnay
A succulent Chardonnay from the excellent 2002 vintage. The grapes were hand harvested and fermented in new and seasoned French oak barriques. The wine was lees stirred weekly for eight months resulting in a complex and delicate wine displaying light grapefruit aromas and a hint of biscuit which lingers on the finish. An ideal accompaniment to food. A small amount available in the cellar door-call us and ask about it! 2004 International Cool Climate Wine Show - Melbourne WINE OF SHOW 2004 International Cool Climate Wine Show - Melbourne Gold & Trophy

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Matariki 2004 Chardonnay
72% Gimblett Gravels , 28% Tuki Tuki. This wine shows complex aromas of lime, grapefruit and white-flesh stonefruit with hints of sweet toasted biscuit.A luscious mouthfeel comes from weekly lees stirring and further maturation in 44% new French oak barriques for 10 months. A succulent finely structured Chardonnay, the perfect match with roast monkfish topped with bacon and roast lemons, or try with grilled salmon. For sale throughout NZ but not in the cellar door. 2005 International Chardonnay Challenge, Silver 2005 Hawkes Bay A&P Mercedes-Benz Wine Awards, Silver

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Matariki 2000 Reserve Chardonnay


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Matariki 2001 Reserve Chardonnay
The grapes were hand picked from our Stony Bay and Havelock Vineyards. Due to the cool weather during flowering the crops were small which intensified the flavours during the long and dry autumn.

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Matariki 2002 Reserve Chardonnay
A full bodied wine with a sweet ripe citrus fruit palate, balanced acidity and a lingering complex finish. The bouquet displays intense delicate cedar and biscuity components from aging on lees in French barriques. The wine was matured in 88% new and 12% 1 year old French oak for 11 months with weekly lees stirring. The palate has a sumptuous youthful appeal with natural acidity giving balance to the ripe fruit intensity. The oak adds subtle spice, almond and vanilla hints with malolactic and wild fermentation giving complexity and an elegant texture. This wine is perfect to serve with grilled salmon kebabs.

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Matariki 2005 Reserve Chardonnay
A finely textured elegant style with a rich focused palate showing a lovely depth of luscious ripe fruit and beautifully integrated French oak. There is definitely potential for this wine to mature well over the next few of years.

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Matariki 1999 Late Harvest Riesling


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Matariki 2001 Late Harvest Riesling


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Matariki 2002 Late Harvest Riesling
Luscious desert wine, with mead, honey and lime and lavender notes. 50% botrytis

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Matariki 2004 Late Harvest Riesling
The Riesling grapes were handpicked from our Gimblett Road vineyard with about 50% of the bunches infected with botrytis. This is a luscious wine displaying good acid balance with divine honey and sweet citrus flavours and a smooth fresh finish. A wonderful treat to have with cheeses or bbq pineapple with a buttery rum sauce. (RS 117g/L) 2006 Sydney International Wine Show Blue Gold

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Matariki 2006 Late Harvest Riesling
Golden straw with brilliant clarity. Delicious perfumed aroma of ripe citrus fruits and manuka honey with hints of ginger and beeswax. Intense, luscious approach with lovely fresh acid to balance the rich sweet palate. The wine shows complex layers of dried fruits and lemon intermingled with spice and honey, finishing fresh and long. A wonderful wine to enjoy with cheeses, dried fruit and nuts or pudding.

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Aspire 2005 Pinot Noir
Only available in USA. This wine has been nurtured from vineyard to bottle to produce an attractive Pinot Noir with soft, supple tannins and lovely ripe red berry characters. The new French oak component adds complexity and interest to the palate

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Aspire 2002 Syrah


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Aspire 2003 Syrah
Handpicked from our Gimblett Road vineyard and matured for 15 months in French oak, this wine shows luscious black cherry notes and black pepper aromas,

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Aspire 2004 Syrah
A deliciously intense wine with complex blackberry, chocolate and pepper spice flavours, soft approachable tannins and a smooth lingering finish. Try with venison and a port wine sauce.

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Aspire 2004 Sauvignon Blanc
A fresh, lively and fruity Sauvignon Blanc produced from vineyards in Marlborough and Hawkes Bay. After fermentation the wine was left on light yeast lees for 3 months to add some richness and texture to the wine. Intense ripe gooseberry with citrus zest and a suggestion of tropical fruits. A lovely wine to enjoy as a pre-dinner drink or with seafood and salads.

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Aspire 2005 Chardonnay
A deliciously fresh Chardonnay with ripe fruit flavours and a beautifully balanced palate. Lovely complex characters arise from lies stirring and maturation in French barriques 2006 New Zealand International Wine Show, Silver 2006 Warren Barton's Christmas Wine Guide - Dominion Post, Dec 4th Top 100

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Aspire 2002 Chardonnay


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Aspire 2004 Chardonnay
A beautifully balanced chardonnay with hints of citrus and nuts. Simple and fresh, perfect as an aperitif or with light dinner. A lovely bouquet of grapefruit and stonefruit with a suggestion of cedary oak and butter. Try with grilled scallops and a creamy mash.

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Aspire 2004 Rosé
These grapes were hand picked from our Gimblett Road vineyard. This is a fresh wine, with a vibrant rose colour, weaved with gorgeous pink tints. A dry style with luscious fruit and crisp acidity giving freshness and a long lingering finish. Great accompaniment with antipasta, rare beef salad and cheeses

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Aspire 2006 Pinot Rose
This wine has luscious fruit and natural acidity giving freshness and a long lingering finish. This offers perfect drinking, chilled during the summer months. Wonderful with strawberry and brie salad with toasted pine nuts and as an aperitif with Parma ham or salami.

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Aspire 2002 Merlot Cabernet


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Stony Bay Wines


Stony Bay 2000 Sauvignon Blanc
A typical, fresh and clean Sauvignon Blanc, with delicious passionfruit and grapefruit aromas. Makes a lovely pre-dinner drink or match with seafood and summer salads.

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Stony Bay 2001 Sauvignon Blanc
An elegant New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to be enjoyed with seafood, white meats, spicy foods or cheeses.

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Stony Bay 2002 Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh and lively Sauvignon Blanc displaying typical fruit characters of the variety, with a lovely crisp natural acidity. Great served with chicken, fish and salads.

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Stony Bay 2005 Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh and aromatic with an intense grassy capsicum aroma with hints of tropical fruits.

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Stony Bay 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
Only available in the USA. A delicious Sauvignon Blanc with mouthwatering tropical fruit flavours balanced with fresh acidity, a hint of gooseberry and a clean elegantly textured finish.

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Stony Bay 1999 Chardonnay


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Stony Bay 2000 Chardonnay
A rich Chardonnay displaying lifted aromas of ripe melons. Partial barrel fermentation has added complexity and enhanced palate weight.

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Stony Bay 2001 Chardonnay
Delicious fruit driven Chardonnay displaying elegant fruit and subtle oak. Superb with chicken, shellfish or as an aperitif.

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SBW 1996 Merlot Cabernet


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Stony Bay 1999 Merlot Cabernet


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Stony Bay 2001 Cabernet Merlot
This Hawkes Bay Cabernet merlot blend has a complex bouquet of sweet berry fruits, chocolate and spice which compliments the rich and velvety palate.

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