A blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir - only made in the finest years. The nose is primarily of red, sweet apples with a hint of biscuit. The wonderful, creamy palate displays some more lees-derived characters with citrus notes. The finish is long and pleasant framed by fine acidity.

Drink well chilled as an aperitif. Drinking well on release, will cellar through to 2014.

2007 Vintage

• 90/100, Bob Campbell MW, Aug 2011, www.bobswinereviews.com"A blend of Chardonnay 80%, and Pinot Noir 20% that has been aged on the lees for four years. The fine, toasty character of Chardonnay dominates although the Pinot Noir adds a hint of chocolate box character. Tight, youthful wine with good bready, nutty autolysis character. Stylish vintage Methode"
• 92/100, Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine, Feb 2012

2006 Vintage

• 91/100 (2006 Vintage) Remarkably fresh with subtle citrus fruit flavours and a suggestion of chalky minerality. Light with an ethereal texture. Stylish wine with purity and drive. 97% Chardonnay, lees for three years. Bob Campbell, September 2010

• A very elegant, tight-knit wine, it is rich, lemony, yeasty and lively, with a long, crisp, nutty finish. Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2011