Smith & Sheth CRU Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022/23 Old Forester totally appealing in its youth

totally appealing in its youth but developing more savoury notes with time and always rewarding careful cellaring

combining both ex-bourbon- and ex-sherry-matured whisky to balance the distillery's traditionally weighty

A bouquet of intense and lifted tropical fruits and a very juicy and vibrant palate makes for a punchy and contemporary style of Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc

This is a very ‘varietal’ wine

The Gnarly Head Shiraz is another banger and is seriously raising the standard with Californian Chardonnays

Smith & Sheth CRU Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022/23 Old Forester totally appealing in its youthThe French call it "terroir" a sense of place. In New Zealand we have our own defining word Trangawaewae our place to stand in the world. This word describes the special connection of a people and the land they live, love and work in. Our wines reflect the magic and alchemy of this relationship and the true beauty of these places. It is our privilege to share the pleasure, culture and craft of wine with you. Mature vines from the stony soils around