We are proud to share our reviews, recieved from New Zealand's most acclaimed wine writers, reviewers and Master Sommelier.

Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review

96 points - 'Estate' Syrah 2020 is an elegant, vibrant, high energy and concentrated syrah with cassis, mint, dried berries, cacao powder, mocha and spicy French oak flavours supported by lively acidity and sweet, ripe tannins. Youthful wine with obvious cellaring potential. (115 cases made).

95 points - 'Estate' Syrah 2021 is a deep, almost inky red with cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate, spicy oak and dried-berry flavours. A high-energy wine with a medley of intense flavours. Certainly approachable now but should develop well with bottle age. (148 cases made).

Michael Cooper - 5 Stars

Estate-grown at Palm Beach, the 2020 vintage (5*) is a lovely, graceful red, likely to be long-lived. Dark and youthful in colour, it is mouthfilling, with highly concentrated, very ripe plum and spice flavours, full of youthful vigour, and a long, savoury, seamless finish. Best drinking 2028+.

The refined 2021 vintage (5*) has deep, purple-flushed colour. Intensely varietal, it is mouthfilling, with strong, vibrant, plummy, distinctly spicy flavours, fresh acidity, supple tannins and a floral, peppery bouquet. A classy, very youthful red, it's well worth cellaring to 2026+.

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

96 points, Exceptional - 'Estate' Syrah 2020 is a glorious expression, showing dark fruit richness, spicy oak, smoked game and potpourri aromas on the nose, leading to a gracefully powerful palate offering fleshy texture backed by finely woven tannins. It’s opulent yet poised and harmonious with a prolonged engaging finish. At its best: now to 2032

95 points, Outstanding - 'Estate' Syrah 2021 is gorgeously ripe and perfumed, the bouquet shows Black Doris plum, sweet cherry, violet, thyme and toasted nut aromas, followed by a concentrated palate displaying refined texture and silky flow. Beautifully structured by polished tannins, finishing wonderfully long and expansive. At its best: now to 2033.

Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

94 points, Excellent - 'Estate' Syrah 2020 - Dark purple and ruby hues at the core with a red rim, very bright and youthful appearance. Aromas and flavours of blue fruits and black currant, baking spices are laced with toasty mild peppery scents and flavours. Plums and black currant, some mocha chcolate moments and dark earthy mineral suggestions. Dry with a back bone of acidity, an abundace of fruits tannins, fleshy fruits and spice mouthfeel. Lengthy and well made. A wine best enjoyed from late 2024 through 2029+.

95 points, Outstanding - 'Estate' Syrah 2021 - Deep purple and ruby hues core with a pink and purple rim, very bright. Aromas and flavours of black Doris plums and blackcurrant, baked cherry flesh, dark raspberry, fresh date and barrel spices of vanilla pod and chocolate. Smooth satin textures touch the palate first then acidity and fruits and barrel tannins chime in adding structure and a velvet textured mouthfeel. Dry, complex, taut, youthful and lengthy finish. Best drinking from 2024 through 2030+.

Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review

94 points - 'Ridge' Syrah 2021 is a youthful fine-grained red with violet, cassis, black pepper, dark chocolate and spicy oak flavours. The wine opened as it sat in the glass and would benefit from aeration. Obvious cellaring potential. Elegant and refined.

Michael Cooper - 5 Stars

Showing obvious potential, the very youthful 2021 vintage (5*) is a single-vineyard red, estate-grown and hand-picked at Palm Beach. Deep and purple-flushed in colour, it is fragrant, mouthfilling, dense and supple, with deep plum, berry, spice and black pepper flavours, showing good complexity, and a finely textured, very harmonious finish. Best drinking 2026+.

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

95 points, Outstanding - Wonderfully complex and enticing, the wine shows dark berry, cedar, anise and clove nuances on the nose. The palate delivers terrific concentration and fruit purity with a spicy undertone, leading to a splendidly long delectable finish. Sophisticated and sturdy at the same time, making it highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2033

Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

94 points, Excellent - A deep purple and ruby core with a purple rim, very bright appearance. Aromas of blue fruits and purple flowers, sweet doris plums and milk chocolate, black currant and toasted wood scents. Baking spices and a red peppercorn note add complexity. Dry, taut and textured on the palate with flavours of dark berries and plums, baked raspberry and peppery spices. Firm tannins and acid set a strong foundation with fruit flavours weaving through. Well made, youthful and needing some cellar time with best drinking from 2025 through 2032+W

Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review

93 points - Marsanne 2021 is a rich, weighty wine with vanilla, white pepper, dried mandarin peel, ginger and spicy oak flavours. It is an intriguing wine—tantalisingly complex with layers of different flavours supported by gentle acidity and fine, drying tannins. (Just 48 cases made).

Michael Cooper - 5 Stars

The impressive, still youthful 2021 vintage (5*) was estate-grown and hand-picked at Palm Beach. Bright, light lemon/green, it is a weighty, full-bodied dry wine, with rich, peachy, slightly spicy flavours, gently seasoned with oak, moderate acidity and excellent richness and harmony. Vibrant and savoury, it's a immaculate, ageworthy wine, likely to be at its best 2025+

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

94 points, Outstanding - Richly fruited and beautifully aromatic with apricot, baked fig, warm spice and floral aromas, it’s succulent and wonderfully weighted in the mouth offering plush texture together with juicy acidity, finishing impressively long and delectable. Mouthfilling and complex with excellent structure and persistency. At its best: now to 2030.

Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

94 points, Excellent - A gently perfumed bouquet with scents of white flowers - some exotic, white fleshed orchard fruits and spice. A saline moment adds complexity and intrigue. Lovely weight and texture on the palate with a satin touch, contrasting acid line and warming alcohol. Flavours of citrus and white fleshed fruits reflect the bouquet as does a floral, white spice and saline quality. Well made, balanced and ready to drink. Best from 2023 through 2029.