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.
Tirohana Estate is proud to have received much critical acclaim for its varieties including 5 star Cuisine recommendations as well as several awards including the prestigious Romeo Bragato award for Championship Pinot Noir and Championship Reserve wine for its Tirohana Pinot Noir 2006.
We can ship from the single bottle to the case, door to door, domestically throughout New Zealand as well as to several other countries in the world and for more information contact Toby James via telephone 06 306 9933 or email.
From time to time we provide our valued clients with special offers as pre-release specials for our new varietals and on occasion, end of bin ranges. But also for those preferring aged wine then Tirohana Estate has held back in its personal cellars some of our iconic varietals such as our Pinot Noir Platinum Grand Master 2005, as well as our Special Reserve Pinot Noir 2005, along with our Champioship Trophy winning, Gold Medal Romeo Bragato 2006 Pinot Noir (sadly soon to become extinct).
A selection of wines available either online or through the cellar door are as follows (in the order they have been released through the Cellar Door):
TIROHANA ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2010 “LESLIE” - NZD$45
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TIROHANA ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2009 “CLASSIC” - NZD$55 (750ml)
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TIROHANA ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2010 - NZD$32 (750ml)
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TIROHANA ESTATE “TIROSE” PREMIUM ROSE 2010 - NZD$25 (375ml)
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This exquisite fortified wine embodies the unique characteristics of a light Port and also a liqueur such as cherry brandy (one of our cellar door team even described it as "liquid Christmas cake"). Originating with a descendent of our Championship Pinot Noir grape from our aged and oldest vines, this blend interweaves ten year old aged malt spirit, resulting in a truly stunning variety of multi-dimensional textures. Ideal as an aperitif as well as a post-dinner liqueur with flavours that seemingly last forever.
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Paying homage to a classic Sauternes (this truly is a "sticky" without being "sticky"), Tirohana's Noble Spirit Late Harvest dessert wine 2008 is already showing all indications of following the popularity of its auspicious predecessors (especially Ice Spirit 2007 and Noble Spirit 2005/6), displaying an evocative and elegant texture with a mixture of fruits featuring pear in abundance, and interweaving Riesling characteristics. This dessert wine is also a wonderful aperitif and punctuates every conceivable dessert on any menu - but can also stimulate the palate with cheeses, ice cream, and is especially profound with spicy foods such as Thai food and curries.
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This 2009 vintage is a full and lively blend of flavors offering a start reminiscent of a fine French Chablis. Soft apple and citrus flavors, substantial minerality and crisp acidity that carry through the front palate and then evolve into almond, pear and fig, with subtle toasting. Silky textured and structured layers, make this a trade mark Tirohana Estate Chardonnay not to be missed.
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TIROHANA ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2006 - NZD$95 (750ml)
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 licorice 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. Warren Barton, The Dominion Post - The Top Five - "A classy wine that has already won plenty of plaudits, and trophies, for its presence, its beautiful floral nose and appealing, cherry palate. Earthy."
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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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