Fruit from Robyn Week's site in Puketapu in the Dartmoor Valley, 63% fermented and aged in old oak barrels, the remainder in stainless-steel, to 13.0% alc. the portions blended after 10 months. Bright straw yellow colour with some lemon-green hues, pale on rim. The nose is elegantly concentrated with deep aromas of apricots, musk and exotic florals, clear-cut varietal in expression, and with some soft restraint. Medium-bodied, softly rich and gently luscious fruit flavours of apricots, spices, herbs and exotic florals form a rounded mouthfeel with an attractive oiliness. The wine has good acid balance providing freshness and enhancing the fruit sweetness. Smooth in texture, the wine flows seamlessly to a long, sustained finish which shows a little alcohol warmth and pleasing unctuousness. This is a softly rich, smooth and viscous Viognier to pair with Asian seafood and poultry dishes over the next 3-4+ years. 18.0-/20 Jul 2012 RRP $24.90

Deep, dark ruby-red colour. The bouquet is shy and gently concentrated with ripe black fruit aromas along with dark earth and savoury brown spices, unfolding layers of game and slightly resinous oak. Medium-full bodied, soft and warm dark red berry and plum flavours intermingle with earth, brown spice and game flavours. The resiny oak component is evident and adds a distinctiveness. The flavours are mouthfilling and build with the tannin extraction, resulting in a solid core and presence. The soft plumpness is enhanced by low acidity, leading to a solid, robust and dense finish. This is a full, weighty Syrah with savoury spice flavours and some resiny wood notes. Match with roasted game meat over the next 5-7+ years. Fruit from the ‘Bridge Pa Triangle', 33% from high on Aorangi Road, destemmed and fermented to 13.0% alc., the wine aged 18 months in 1 and 2 y.o. oak barrels. 16.5+/20 Jul 2012 RRP $26.90