Our Wines

Pinot Noir 2006

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A blend of 5 clones of pinot noir grapes were hand picked at 23.5 brix and fermented in individual tanks. Wild yeast ferment and extended post ferment soaking, followed by 12 months maturation in French oak barrels produced a wine with striking colour, intense and complex aromas and fine balance.

WINESTATE: "Orinoco Nelson Pinot Noir 2006 ★★★★ Maturing well.  Intensely varietal wine, ruby hued, with ripe cherry, plum and spice flavours and moderately firm tannins.  Sweet-fruited, savoury and complex, with further development ahead". 

$29.95/bottle, $330.00/case

Pinot Noir 2007

Very limited quantity available

Harvested at 23.5 brix, 5 clones of Pinot Noir grapes were hand picked and individually fermented in open top tanks. Indigenous yeast, regular hand plunging and an extended post ferment maceration have given this wine vibrant colour, intense and complex aromas and delicious fruit flavours. This wine is drinking well now and will continue to develop and evolve over the next 5 years.

$29.95/bottle, $330.00/case

Chardonnay 2007

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Our 07 Chardonnay is a blend of Mendoza and clone 5 grapes. 50 % fermented in stainless steel and 50% in French Oak barriques. The oak portion went through malolactic ferment which has contributed to the complexity, body and mouthfeel. This wine is full of citrus and ripe stone fruit aromas, vanilla, malolactic and French Oak complexity.

WINESTATE "Orinoco Nelson Chardonnay 2007 ★★★☆ Creamy, upfront style, fermented in a 50/50 split of tanks and barrels. Peachy, with toast and butterscotch characters, underlying acidity and very good depth".

$23.95/bottle, $265/case

Riesling2008

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WINESTATE "Orinoco Nelson Riesling 2008 ★★★★ Tangy, gently sweet style (12 grams/litre residual sugar) with good intensity.  Fresh and crisp, with moderate alcohol (10.5%) and strong lemon, lime and slight passionfruit flavours, finely balanced and immediately appealing". 

$18.95/bottle, $198.00/case

Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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Fruit from the Waimea Plains was harvested at 22.5 brix, cold settled and fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures. The end result is a wine with delightful tropical fruit aromas, mingling with green apple, citrus fruit, passionfruit and lime flavours. A refreshing Sauvignon perfect for summer drinking.

$12.95/bottle, $140.00/case

Riesling 2009

Harvested on flavour at 20 brix with a crisp acidity the fruit was in perfect condition. A long slow ferment at cool temperatures has retained maximum flavour and aroma. With 12g/L residual sugar there is an inviting initial sweetness which is balanced by a crisp refreshing finish.

This year the Riesling is available under both Diam cork and Screwcap closures. The same wine, from the same tank, bottled on the same day. This is part of our quest to find the best closure for our wines, it will be very interesting to see how the wine develops under each over time.

Alcohol 11% TA 8.0 Residual Sugar 12g/L

$12.95/bottle, $140.00/case

Pinot Gris 2010

This is our debut release for this variety, and it has been greeted with open arms. A rich and rewarding wine with bursting with aromas and flavours of Sontefruit, Peaches, Pears, Vanilla and Butterscotch. Fermented under controlled cool temperatures in stainless steel with regular lees stirring the resulting wine has delicious aromas, a rich and weighty palate complemented by a little residual sugar which gives the flavours a lift and encourages the drinker to come back for more.

Alcohol 14% TA 5.8g/L Residual Sugar 8.1g/L

$18.95/bottle, $209.00/case

Syrah 2008

Our debut release for this variety is a deep red wine with concentrated and intense aromas of berryfruit, spice and white pepper with finely integrated French oak. This is fine wine which will develop with careful cellaring, although it is drinking exceptionally well now. Available under both Diam cork, or screwcap closures.

$29.95/bottle, $330.00/case

Pinot Noir 2008

The 08 Pinot Noir has just been released. It has been maturing in bottle for 6 months prior to release to ensure it gets you to you in perfect, ready to drink condition. Similar in style to previous vintages, the 08 Pinot is a blend of 6 clones, which were individually fermented, then blended together to give the wine complex aroma's of deep cherry and berryfruit, combining with forest floor, mushroom and savoury notes. Our 08 Pinot is sporting a new look label and is available under both Diam cork, and screwcap closures. Drink now through till 2014.

$29.95/bottle, $330.00/case