Martinborough is the perfect fusion of all that makes a great wine - from the alluvial terraces to the hot dry summers, the cool evening breezes to the flinty soils...Tirohana Estate wine is made from single varietal vines from the homeblock.
A late frost in 2006 meant that the entire 2007 vintage was extremely low yield and premium. This limited edition Chardonnay Reserve was stored in 100 Year Old French oak and this single varietal has developed into a unique and elegant classically styled Chardonnay reminiscent of Chablis. On the nose there is a range of tropical fruit and yet this exciting wine diversifies to produce even a hint of grapefruit on the palate which is softened by a wonderful and warm honey and creamy texture. This wine also has unusual trace elements and flint flavours which will only manifest into a greater complexity as the wine evolves to eventually punctuate a range of provocative fruit flavours. Drinkable now, but also offers exciting possibilities in cellaring, reflecting 2007 to be an exceptionally high quality Chardonnay vintage.
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Passionfruit, apricot marmalade and honey with intensity and a nice acidic kick at the back. A light wine - sweet but not syrupy. Harvested at peak maturity and freeze concentrated then cold fermented over 3 - 4 weeks. Ideal with cheese and crackers, sorbet or pavlova and just as good on its own as an aperetif.
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TIROHANA ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2006 - NZD$55 pre-release special (limit 4 cases per client)
GOLD MEDAL WINNER, Champion Pinot Noir and the Mike Wolter Memorial Trophy and the Reserve Champion Wine and Richard Smart Trophy ROMEO BRAGATO WINE AWARDS 2007 - 5-star Recommendation by Cuisine
All that makes a true Martinborough Pinot Noir can be found in the Tirohana Estate 2006 Pinot Noir. The Estate's original aged vines provide this wine with classic richness of fruit, deep garnet colours and silky textures. This elegant and smooth, velvety textured wine offers a palate full of diverse spices, long lingering rich dark fruits with liquorice and hints of chocolate and vanilla. The nose is evocative and exciting, heralding the unique character of a truly memorable vintage, punctuating all that can be experienced in a premium award winning wine.
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Dark garnet; spicy oak and charred scents dominate. Ripe plum, berry with huge depth offering dark chocolate and cherry liqueur on the palate. Intense and provocative mouth-filling, full bodied, with long lingering richness. Evolving concentrated fruit, silky, elegant multi dimensional texture and a cinnamon, mocha spice finish of endless length. This wine is a true classic with great complexity and intensity. Matured for 18 months in the finest of French oak barriques, the 2005 PLATINUM GRAND MASTER is for the discerning and will offer instant indulgence, gratification and a real and memorable opportunity to be one of the few - to have sampled one of the very best on offer within the world of wine. Enjoy now or find a very special place in the your cellar.
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