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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2023-bel-canto-dry-riesling-pegasus-bay/">2023 Bel Canto Dry Riesling, Pegasus Bay</a>

    2023 Bel Canto Dry Riesling, Pegasus Bay

    £2695

    Pegasus Bay is a pioneering, family-owned estate in the Waipara Valley of North Canterbury, established by the Donaldson family in the 1980s. With a strong focus on sustainable viticulture and low-intervention winemaking, the estate has gained international recognition for producing wines of depth, structure, and individuality.

    ‘Bel Canto’ is a reserve-style expression crafted only in exceptional vintages, where the grapes are allowed extended hang time and often develop noble botrytis. This approach, along with wild fermentation and ageing on lees, allows the wine to develop remarkable texture, intensity, and age-worthiness while retaining freshness and vibrancy.

    The 2023 ‘Bel Canto’ opens with a luminous golden hue, hinting at the richness and concentration to come. Aromatically dynamic, the wine bursts with a vibrant interplay of tropical and citrus notes, pineapple, mango, and orange blossom lead the charge, followed by layers of quince, kumquat, and a subtle minerality reminiscent of wet river stones. On the palate, it strikes a beautiful balance between generosity and precision. A plush, textural mid-palate is enlivened by a cheeky whip of acidity and ripe phenolic grip, giving the wine both structure and energy. These elements funnel together into a persistent, mouthwatering finish that lingers with both elegance and intensity.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2019-plume-pinot-noir-lake-chalice/">2019 ‘Plume’ Pinot Noir, Lake Chalice</a>

    2019 ‘Plume’ Pinot Noir, Lake Chalice

    £2695

    The Plume is Lake Chalice’s finest Pinot Noir and represents the pinnacle of Lake Chalice’s winemaking, crafted in limited quantities from the finest parcels and vintages. The name Plume refers to the symbolic feather of the endangered New Zealand Falcon, which appears on every label and is part of the winery’s ongoing conservation commitment. The 2019 vintage benefited from a long, dry growing season, producing fruit of exceptional concentration and finesse.

    Refined, silky, and deeply expressive, the 2019 ‘Plume’ Pinot Noir from Lake Chalice is a striking Marlborough red that balances elegance with complexity. In the glass, it opens with perfumed aromas of wild raspberry, red cherry, rose petals, and subtle hints of baking spice and forest floor. The palate is supple and finely structured, offering layers of bright red fruit, dried herbs, and savoury oak nuances. Silky tannins and fresh acidity create a seamless, harmonious texture, while a whisper of earthy minerality carries through to a long, graceful finish. This is Pinot Noir with poise and purity, beautifully drinkable now, yet crafted with the depth to evolve over time.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2023-estate-chardonnay-kumeu-river/">2023 Estate Chardonnay, Kumeu River</a>

    2023 Estate Chardonnay, Kumeu River

    £2700

    Sourced from six carefully selected vineyard sites in the Kumeu region, the 2023 Estate Chardonnay continues Kumeu River’s tradition of crafting benchmark Chardonnay that consistently overdelivers on elegance and precision.

    The wine opens with fragrant aromas of lemon zest, subtle white peach and a delicate floral lift. On the palate, it is beautifully poised and finely textured, showing citrus-driven purity supported by understated oak influence – no new barrels were used, allowing the fruit and minerality to take centre stage. A silky mouthfeel and vibrant acidity lead to a clean, persistent finish with signature Kumeu finesse.

    Elegant and immediately drinkable, the 2023 Estate Chardonnay also has the structure to age gracefully over the next 4–6 years.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2017-province-pinot-noir-astrolabe/">2020 Province Pinot Noir, Astrolabe</a>

    2020 Province Pinot Noir, Astrolabe

    £2750

    This is a gorgeous Pinot Noir made from grapes grown across the Marlborough province: in the lower Waihopai and Wairau Valleys, the upper Brancott Valley and the Kekerengu Coast.

    In the glass, it displays ripe dark and red cherry fruits, spice and leather with a hint of smoky oak.  On the palate, it is full-bodied with round, mouth-filling flavours of plum, brambly fruit, dark cherry and savoury herbs.  The oak integrates nicely with the fruit and silky tannins.   Drink now to 2029.  This wine is great with venison, duck, roasted beetroot, rare lamb and wild mushrooms.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2022-pinot-noir-isabel-estate/">2022 Pinot Noir, Isabel Estate</a>

    2022 Pinot Noir, Isabel Estate

    £2800

    This Pinot Noir delivers on all levels. The clay-rich soils located in the southern border of the Isabel estate allow for an intensely concentrated Pinot Noir in flavour combined with a firm structured backbone of elegant and sinewy tannins. Layers of red fruit, dried herb and perfumed violet characters with nuances of white pepper make this wine attractive.  With age it will gain extra complexity.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2021-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-auntsfield/">2021 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Auntsfield</a>

    2021 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Auntsfield

    £2850

    The 2021 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from Auntsfield Estate is a striking testament to Marlborough’s oldest winemaking heritage, rooted in the region’s first vineyard and winery, established in 1892. Today, the Cowley family continues this legacy with precision and passion, cultivating grapes on the ancient Greywacke rock and Loess clay soils of their Southern Valleys estate. These soils impart a distinctive structure and minerality that define the character of Auntsfield’s wines, and nowhere is this more evident than in their Pinot Noir.

    In the glass, the 2021 Pinot Noir reveals a deep ruby hue, a prelude to its aromatic intensity and layered complexity. Fragrant notes of black cherry and ripe plum rise gracefully, lifted by dark red florals and enriched with hints of forest floor, dark chocolate, and subtle cigar box. The palate delivers an elegant yet powerful expression of the vintage, with concentrated berry and plum fruit unfolding across a plush, silky texture. Finely polished tannins provide structure and balance, carrying the wine through to a seamless, enduring finish.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/cremant-kumeu-river/">Cremant, Kumeu River</a>

    Cremant, Kumeu River

    £2895

    Crafted with the same dedication to excellence that defines Kumeu River’s still wines, this Crémant represents the winery’s long-held ambition to produce a premium sparkling wine using the traditional method. Made from hand-harvested Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this wine is whole-bunch pressed and bottle-fermented, undergoing extended maturation on lees to develop texture and depth.

    The wine opens with elegant aromas of delicate red berries from Pinot Noir, entwined with floral notes and subtle citrus from Chardonnay. Hints of brioche and biscuit reflect its time on lees, adding complexity and finesse. On the palate, the Crémant is silky and refined, with a creamy mousse and a fine bead that carries through to a dry, refreshing finish.

    Beautifully balanced and texturally graceful, this sparkling wine is a versatile companion to canapés, seafood, or celebratory moments.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2020-rays-road-pinot-noir-kumeu-river/">2020 Rays Road Pinot Noir, Kumeu River</a>

    2020 Rays Road Pinot Noir, Kumeu River

    £2895

    Crafted from the finest section of Kumeu River’s limestone-rich Rays Road vineyard, the 2020 Pinot Noir showcases the exceptional character and elegance that this unique site can deliver. Planted with a selection of superior clones in 2008, the vineyard’s elevated location and mineral-laced soils provide the perfect conditions for producing expressive, site-driven Pinot Noir.

    Bright ruby in colour, the wine opens with fragrant aromas of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries, and delicate floral notes. Subtle undertones of dry leaf and forest floor add nuance and complexity. The palate is supple and silky, with finely woven tannins and a graceful structure. A core of vibrant red fruit is balanced by a refreshing acidity and a distinctive limestone edge, giving the wine a sense of tension and finesse.

    Aged for 12 months in French oak (10% new), this Pinot Noir delivers depth without excess, and a long, savoury finish that speaks to both place and pedigree. Delicious in its youth, it also has the potential to evolve beautifully over the next 5–7 years.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2023-rays-road-chardonnay-kumeu-river/">2023 Rays Road Chardonnay, Kumeu River</a>

    2023 Rays Road Chardonnay, Kumeu River

    £2895

    The 2023 Rays Road Chardonnay represents a new benchmark for this distinctive limestone hillside vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. Hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed, the wine was fermented with indigenous yeasts in seasoned French oak barrels, allowing the purity of the site to shine through without oak influence.

    Aromatically vibrant and lifted, the nose reveals crystalline citrus, subtle florals, and a flinty minerality that is fast becoming the hallmark of Rays Road. On the palate, it offers remarkable concentration and textural finesse, with layers of lemon zest, white stone fruit, and saline complexity. A core of bright acidity drives the wine through to a long, mineral finish.

    This is the most complete expression of Rays Road to date, delicious now, yet destined to evolve gracefully over the next 5–7 years.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2022-south-oaks-sauvignon-blanc-auntsfield/">2022 South Oaks Sauvignon Blanc, Auntsfield</a>

    2022 South Oaks Sauvignon Blanc, Auntsfield

    £2895

    The 2022 South Oaks Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc from Auntsfield Estate is a beautifully textured and refined expression of Marlborough’s Southern Valleys, showcasing both the region’s pioneering history and its continued innovation. Auntsfield proudly carries the legacy of Marlborough’s first vineyard and winery, established in 1892, and remains family-owned and operated with an unwavering commitment to site-expressive wines. Their Single Block collection represents the pinnacle of this philosophy, wines crafted from small, distinctive parcels that consistently produce fruit of exceptional character and depth.

    The South Oaks block, a mere two hectares nestled at the southernmost, elevated edge of the estate, lies beside a stand of old oak trees and is defined by its unique, free-draining soils of crushed Greywacke rock. This terroir lends a distinct mineral tension and linear structure to the wine, setting it apart from classic Marlborough styles.

    In the glass, the 2022 South Oaks Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant and evocative, offering layers of rock melon, mandarin peel, and lime leaf, intertwined with dry herbs, nougat, and a stony slate character. On the palate, it is taut, fresh, and impeccably balanced, combining dense fruit weight with vibrant acidity and a chalky minerality that drives the wine through to an elegant, sustained finish. The mouthfeel is seamless and intense, offering both power and finesse.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2018-state-of-flux-chardonnay-yealands/">2018 State of Flux Chardonnay, Yealands</a>

    2018 State of Flux Chardonnay, Yealands

    £2950

    This Chablis-style single-vineyard, limited-release, unoaked Chardonnay has been fermented and aged for eleven months in a concrete egg. The shape of the vessel causes the yeast to be in a constant state of flux, giving the wine richness and complexity, without any wood flavour to mask the fruit character. Concentrated baked yellow apple, peach, dried apricots and graphite with hints of almond and spices on the nose. In the mouth, it is full-bodied with a complex depth of flavour. Highly layered with a persistent, creamy, spiced apricot finish. The bottles are sealed with vegan wax.

     Ideal for grilled fish, cheese boards, roast chicken.  Suitable for vegetarians, vegans and a gluten-free diet.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2016-picnic-riesling-two-paddocks/">2016 Picnic Riesling, Two Paddocks</a>

    2016 Picnic Riesling, Two Paddocks

    £2995

    Owned by actor Sam Neill – of Jurassic Park, The Piano and Peaky Blinders fame – Two Paddocks is a fabulous winery in Central Otago that produces outstanding Pinot Noir and Riesling.

    Featuring the Proprietor’s Grandfather, Sydney Neill – Wine Merchant, on the label, Picnic Riesling is described by the winery as ‘our perennial favourite and a wonderful introduction to the pleasure of Central Otago Riesling. We think it is just as much a dinner wine as a luncheon – equally enjoyable at home outdoors, as at the Captain’s Table’.

    This 2016 vintage is invitingly scented, with lively, youthful, lemon and green apple flavours, a hint of toasty, bottle-aged characters, and good concentration.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2021-omaka-reserve-pinot-noir-saint-clair/">2021 Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir, Saint Clair</a>

    2021 Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir, Saint Clair

    £2995

    The Reserve wines from Saint Clair represent the estate’s pinnacle wines – the best of the best.   This 2021 has concentrated flavours of black cherry, blackcurrant, Kalamata olive, and perfumed wildflowers, that lead to an elegant palate with a structure reminiscent of finely powdered cocoa. The finish is long incorporating freshly roasted coffee beans, toasty oak and spice.

    Ageing potential: This wine is drinking beautifully now or with careful cellaring will mature into a more complex wine that can be enjoyed for the next 8 to 10 years or beyond.

    This vineyard site has been the foundation for some of Saint Clair’s finest wines. This is the vineyard where Saint Clair Family Estate first discovered the fruit to make their flagship Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. The fruit is sourced from a single vineyard in the lower Wairau Valley. The Block One site was previously part of the Wairau flood plain and is renowned for its deep, highly fertile, free-draining soils, which have been built up over time and help to produce the intensity of flavour in the resulting wine. The vineyard has a flat profile and is situated approximately three metres above sea level. It is now protected from flooding by a stopbank. Located in a slightly cooler site than the majority of the Marlborough Valley, the vines have a slower annual ripening period. The fruit is carefully monitored during the ripening stage and is harvested during the cooler evenings, at maximum flavour maturity and physiological ripeness.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2021-gimblett-gravels-syrah-craggy-range/">2021 Gimblett Gravels Syrah, Craggy Range</a>

    2021 Gimblett Gravels Syrah, Craggy Range

    £2995

    A Syrah showing tremendous aromatic lift, with notes of lavender and sweet cherry rising from the glass. The structured palate shows wonderful balance and concentration.

    Hawke’s Bay’s Gimblett Gravels winegrowing district lies on the ancient bed of the Ngaruroro River, which changed course in 1867 to expose the soils for possible viticulture. The relatively low altitude and proximity to the sea yet sheltered from the direct effect of the sea breeze, creates a temperate maritime climate. This location, altitude, and the stony soil’s warming influence make it the warmest site in Hawke’s Bay. The lack of excessive heat in the Gimblett Gravels is also a critical factor as it means the aromatic characters in the fruit, which contribute to the floral notes, are retained. The soils are composed of small to medium-sized greywacke stones interspersed with layers of silt and sand down to a depth of at least 40 metres. The stones on the surface absorb sunlight and heat during the day and then radiate heat at night, enhancing the vine’s ripening capacity. The stony soil structure allows for very rapid drainage after rainfall events; the low water-holding ability the vine’s growth to be controlled. The soils in this locality produce rich, ripe, yet elegantly structured red wines with a distinctive mineral, hot stone and fine dusty character, affectionately known as ‘Gimblett Dust’.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2019-te-kahu-gimblett-gravels-vineyard-craggy-range/">2019 Te Kahu ‘Gimblett Gravels Vineyard’, Craggy Range</a>

    2019 Te Kahu ‘Gimblett Gravels Vineyard’, Craggy Range

    £2995

    Te Kahu means ‘the cloak’ in Maori and refers to the mist that envelops Giants Winery in the Tukituki Valley. Legend has it that this mist was used to protect a mythical Maori maiden from the sun as she visited her lover Te Mata.

    This wine has concentrated aromas of cassis, black olive and dried tobacco lead to a palate of great energy, with red fruits and liquorice framed by dark chocolate-laced tannins.

    Hawke’s Bay’s Gimblett Gravels winegrowing district lies on the ancient bed of the Ngaruroro River, which changed course in 1867 to expose the soils for possible viticulture. The relatively low altitude and proximity to the sea yet sheltered from the direct effect of the sea breeze, creates a temperate maritime climate. This location, altitude, and the stony soil’s warming influence make it the warmest site in Hawke’s Bay. The lack of excessive heat in the Gimblett Gravels is also a critical factor as it means the aromatic characters in the fruit, which contribute to the floral notes, are retained. The soils are composed of small to medium-sized greywacke stones interspersed with layers of silt and sand down to a depth of at least 40 metres. The stones on the surface absorb sunlight and heat during the day and then radiate heat at night, enhancing the vine’s ripening capacity. The stony soil structure allows for very rapid drainage after rainfall events; the low water-holding ability the vine’s growth to be controlled. The soils in this locality produce rich, ripe, yet elegantly structured red wines with a distinctive mineral, hot stone and fine dusty character, affectionately known as ‘Gimblett Dust’.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2019-pinot-noir-te-muna-road-vineyard-craggy-range/">2019 Pinot Noir, Te Muna Road Vineyard, Craggy Range</a>

    2019 Pinot Noir, Te Muna Road Vineyard, Craggy Range

    £2995

    A fine, ethereal Pinot Noir with evocative notes of lavender, jasmine, sweet spice underpinned by ripe, red-berried fruits. The silky tannins enhance the flow through to a supremely elegant finish.

    The grapes come from the Te Muna Road vineyard in Wairarapa subregion of Martinborough, in the southeastern corner of the North Island. The vineyard consists of two distinct terraces, the upper terrace comprising very old, stony clay-infused soils perfect for Pinot Noir. The cooler climate of Martinborough ensures the wine is aromatic with steely minerality while the rocky soils impart intensity of fruit. The region’s warm, dry summers and mild winters lead to complex and structured wines with subtle aromatics and an elegant finish.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2023-toms-block-pinot-noir-neudorf/">2023 ‘Tom’s Block’ Pinot Noir, Neudorf</a>

    2023 ‘Tom’s Block’ Pinot Noir, Neudorf

    £2995

    This wine is what Neudorf Pinot is all about. Cocoa powder tannins are interwoven with notes of summer berries, warm spices and seductive leather. Tom’s natural “Moutereness” offers a sophisticated restraint, keeping this lush and moreish wine beautifully balanced. Thoughtful use of oak frames this Pinot brilliantly without commanding the experience, leading into a long, velvet finish.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2022-aria-late-picked-riesling-pegasus-bay/">2022 ‘Aria’ Late Picked Riesling, Pegasus Bay</a>

    2022 ‘Aria’ Late Picked Riesling, Pegasus Bay

    £2995

    Pegasus Bay is a family-owned winery located in New Zealand’s Waipara Valley, renowned for producing expressive wines that reflect their unique terroir. Founded by the Donaldson family in the 1980s, Pegasus Bay has long been recognised as one of the country’s leading wine estates, especially for its aromatic whites.

    The 2023 Riesling Aria Late Picked is a sweet, fragrant Riesling, a beautifully composed dessert wine that balances richness with vibrant energy. In the glass, it gleams with a bright golden hue. The nose is evocative and layered, offering a heady bouquet of honeysuckle, rose petal, and orange blossom, interwoven with citrus-laced notes of lemon curd and lime sherbet. Hints of white peach and a steely mineral thread add complexity and poise. On the palate, it delivers a zesty interplay of sweetness and acidity, succulent and honeyed in texture yet lifted by a refreshing citrus tang. Rich and concentrated without ever feeling heavy, it finishes with persistence, clarity, and mouthwatering vibrancy.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2013-estate-riesling-two-paddocks/">2013 Estate Riesling, Two Paddocks</a>

    2013 Estate Riesling, Two Paddocks

    £3200

    Owned by actor Sam Neill – of Jurassic Park, The Piano and Peaky Blinders fame – Two Paddocks is a fabulous winery in Central Otago that produces outstanding Pinot Noir and Riesling.

    This Estate Riesling from the 2013 vintage is estate-grown at Earnscleugh, near Alexandra, in the Red Bank Vineyard and is a brilliant wine that will excel with food.  Aromas of sweet mandarin, lemon & lime flower and minerals drift from the glass.  On the palate, it is dry with vibrant flavours of lime and lemon, crisp green apple and thyme laced elderflower that build across the palate to a long dry finish.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2021-hunting-hill-pinot-noir-kumeu-river/">2021 Hunting Hill Pinot Noir, Kumeu River</a>

    2021 Hunting Hill Pinot Noir, Kumeu River

    £3200

    The 2021 Hunting Hill Pinot Noir marks the continued evolution of Kumeu River’s pursuit of exceptional red wines. Established in 1994, the Pinot Noir vines on our Kumeu Estate are planted with top-quality Burgundy clones, grafted onto low-vigour rootstocks to ensure low yields and concentrated flavours.

    The 2021 vintage offers an exceptional expression of this site, with the fruit harvested in perfect conditions. The wine displays a pure and vibrant nose of ripe cherry, complemented by subtle notes of earthiness and gaminess. On the palate, it is supple and harmonious, with a silky texture balanced by a fine tannic structure that will allow this wine to age gracefully over the next 5–7 years.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2019-pinot-noir-rockburn/">2022 Pinot Noir, Rockburn</a>

    2022 Pinot Noir, Rockburn

    £3540

    Expressive aromas lead to a deeply fruity palate displaying notes of red and black cherry layered with rich notes of mocha. Supple, silky tannins envelop the smooth palate through to a long finish. This wine shows classic Rockburn elegance, integrity and balance.

    Rockburn takes its name from the rugged, rock-strewn, burn-scarred landscape of Central Otago. Situated on the 45th parallel, Rockburn shares a climate that is similar to Burgundy. The vineyards are surrounded by mountains to the west, whose seaward slopes are rainforest, receiving 5,000mm of rain per annum. To the east is a barren, moon-like landscape that receives less than 25mm of rain per year. Situated between these extremes, lay the Rockburn vineyards, which are producing Pinot Noir of stunning quality.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2020-pinot-noir-pegasus-bay/">2020 Pinot Noir, Pegasus Bay</a>

    2020 Pinot Noir, Pegasus Bay

    £3600

    The 2020 Pinot Noir from Pegasus Bay is crafted by one of New Zealand’s most respected family-owned estates. Established in 1986 by Ivan and Christine Donaldson, Pegasus Bay has become a cornerstone of North Canterbury winemaking. With deep roots in the Waipara Valley and over four decades of family commitment, the Donaldsons have cultivated a unique estate focused on producing wines of authenticity, complexity, and longevity. Their mature, own-rooted vines grow on free-draining, north-facing terraces composed of the ancient Glasnevin Gravels, a mixture of greywacke, silt, and loam, yielding low-vigour vines and intensely flavoured fruit. A long growing season, thanks to warm days and cool nights, draws out ripening while preserving bright natural acidity.

    The 2020 Pinot Noir is an elegant and powerful wine, with a bouquet that is both aromatic and grounded. Earthy notes of forest floor, woodsmoke, truffle, and dried herbs weave around vibrant aromas of dark cherry, cranberry, crushed lavender, and exotic spice. On the palate, it opens with generous, ripe fruit before revealing its underlying structure, a broad yet silky texture framed by polished tannins and a lively acid line. There’s a dynamic tension between freshness and richness, giving the wine energy and drive, while a savoury core and hints of clove, potpourri, and spice add further intrigue.

    Regarded as one of the great New Zealand Pinot Noirs.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2020-hawk-hill-pinot-noir-auntsfield/">2020 Hawk Hill Pinot Noir, Auntsfield</a>

    2020 Hawk Hill Pinot Noir, Auntsfield

    £3600

    The 2020 Hawk Hill Pinot Noir from Auntsfield Estate is a masterful expression of place, purity, and pedigree, crafted from one of Marlborough’s oldest hillside Pinot Noir plantings. Auntsfield holds the distinction of being Marlborough’s first vineyard and winery, initially established in 1892. Today, the Cowley family carries on that pioneering spirit, producing wines that speak with authenticity and precision of their Southern Valleys terroir. The Hawk Hill block, a dramatic 4-hectare site perched on the estate’s steepest slopes, is so named for the Kahu, New Zealand’s native Harrier Hawks that soar above its thermals. This elevated, ancient site yields fruit of exceptional intensity and character, earning its place among the estate’s elite Single Block Reserve wines.

    In the glass, the 2020 Hawk Hill Pinot Noir nose is captivating, revealing a splendidly fruited and complex bouquet of black plum, dark cherry, and wild thyme that intertwine with hints of dark mushroom and toasted spice. The palate is nothing short of refined power, layered with concentrated dark berry fruit, silky tannins, and a luxurious texture that glides effortlessly. There’s both depth and elegance here, culminating in a persistent, poised finish that reflects the site’s unique hillside exposure and ancient soils.

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  • <a href="https://wine-republic.co.uk/product/2022-north-canterbury-chardonnay-pyramid-valley/">2022 North Canterbury Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley</a>

    2022 North Canterbury Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley

    £3695

    Pyramid Valley, established by Mike and Claudia Weersing, is a boutique powerhouse in Waipara’s limestone-rich Omihi Hills. They harness old vine Mendoza clones (planted 1982–1990) on cool clay soils to craft site-specific Chardonnay known for its balance of finesse and depth.

    The wine presents a subtly hazy, lemon-gold hue. The nose reveals layered aromas of grilled nuts, citrus zest, delicate florals, and a faint hint of lemon rind. On the palate, mouth-watering acidity drives a laser-focused profile featuring vibrant citrus, toasted nut complexity, and a creamy mid-palate, all wrapped in a saline signature. This is a classic North Canterbury Chardonnay, fully ripe, texturally refined, and built for both early enjoyment and medium-term cellaring. 

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