Tasting Notes - Exceptional Vintage
Exceptional Vintage Chardonnay 2007
The EV Chardonnay has concentrated nectarine, peach and citrus flavours on the palate. Well integrated oak, biscuit and almond characters provide complexity to this elegant, rich wine that will cellar for up to 6 years.
- Bronze Medal - International Chardonnay Challenge, 2009
Exceptional Vintage Pinot Noir 2005
A rich and concentrated red with classic black cherry and dark berryfruit characters on the nose and palate. Fine, silky tannins and immaculate balance complete with package in a classic style that will comfortably cellar for 5 years or more.
- Gold Medal - Japan Wine Challenge (Tokyo), 2006
- Gold Medal - International Wines and Spirits Competition (London), 2007
- Silver Medal - New Zealand International Wine Show (NZ), 2006
- Silver Medal - China International Wines Challenge (China), 2006
- Silver Medal - Japan Wine Challenge (Tokyo), 2007
- Silver Medal - Hawke's Bay A & P Mercedes-Benz Wines Awards (NZ), 2006
- Bronze Medal - Liqourland Top 100 (NZ), 2006
- 18/20 - Raymond Chan, Premium New Zealand 2005 Pinot Noir Tasting, September, 2008
Exceptional Vintage Merlot 2007
Dark in colour, with concentrated, ripe blackberry and Christmas cake characters. Warm and rich on the palate with mocha flavours and fine, supply tannins on the finish.
Exceptional Vintage Pourriture Noble 2009
The Exceptional Vintage Pourriture Noble shows intense marmalade, dried nectarine and lemon honey aromas with a rich and mouthfilling sweetness on the palate. This is a decadent style of dessert wine that has beautifully balanced acidity and will cellar for 6 years or more.
- 4 /12 Stars - Winestate Magazine, May/June, 2010
- 5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, March, 2010
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