2006 Puriri Hills Rose
A rosé made from our best merlot fruit by the saigné method. We remove a small amount of juice from the crush 2 days after harvest to concentrate the remaining must for our reserve wine.
The juice removed is a lovely apricot pink colour that is then fermented as a white wine. It is zingy, fresh and full of tart raspberries…a perfect summer wine for picnics and the beach. It should be served lightly chilled and drunk young.
$25 per bottle – SOLD OUT
2006 Puriri Hills Reserve
94/100
More intense than the regular label with impressive richness and savory characters. Weightier and quite complex with a great texture. Good length. Lovely floral character on the finish plus hints of spice and chocolate.
$70 per bottle
2006 Puriri Hills Estate
90/100
Elegant, developed wine that’s rather like old burgundy than Bordeaux. Subtle, toasty, long, and savory with some herb and bubble gum/confected character. Surprisingly long. Impressive and unusual wine. Good food wine. Supple, subtle and enchanting.
$36 per bottle
