Salty, minerally, fresh and delicious with savoury herbs, acacia blossoms, citrus fruit, lovely texture and a bright finish. The 2016 was also tasted and showed even more citrus, saltiness and was quite intense and penetrating. In the hands of this winery, Torbato is definitely a grape variety that more wine drinkers need to discover.
Ruby red. Black cherry and other dark berry fruits, earth, spices and herbs complete the inviting nose. Ripe fruity taste and toasted oak notes on the palate, rich and velvety but a little warm on the tongue. The balanced finish is firm with a fine grain.
Its bold style leaves no doubt about its Marlborough origins, with aromas and flavours of gooseberry, lemon grass and lime zest. The sassy palate delivers snappy, green apple acidity, a rich mid-palate texture and a long, dry mineral-y finish. Drink now with a seafood salad.
Almost colourless. Citrusy nose, light and fresh with an inviting mineral hint. Equally fresh on the palate with a light attack, gaining in weight in the round mid-palate. Clean finish and ready to drink on its own or with white meat.
A traditional method sparkling wine made from 100% Chardonnay. A fine stream of bubbles in the glass with persistent mousse. Lifted notes of fresh apple, citrus and brioche before a generous, creamy mouthfeel with good structure, grapefruit and lemon hints, through a textured close.
100% Cabernet Franc sourced from Naramata Bench. Upfront red fruit and spicy hints before a plush, medium to full-bodied palate of dark plum, mulberry and blackberry, with approachable tannins, solid mouthfeel and a streak of mineral through the finish.
Organic and unfiltered, this is a well-balanced Pale Ale with citrus, floral, malty and spicy aromas. Some citrus notes show up on the palate with nutty light bitterness on the finish. Easy-drinking style with some character.