Pale straw with a green tinge. Cantaloupe, tropical fruits, passionfruit, keylime pie, honeysuckle flowers. Granny Smith apple. Gooseberry. Pie crust and hazelnuts. Rich with raw acidity. Evolving length.

A blend from two vineyards, Huia home block and Churton providing well-draining alluvial soils, sandy silts and river stones ensure sun heat warms the soilfor tropical flavours.

The grapes were gently pressed and naturally settled. A portion was fermented and matured in neutral French oak barrels. A mix of wild yeasts and organic yeast completed the fermentation. This wine was not fined before bottling.

Food Pairing: Anything from the raw bar. Rockmelon, halloumi and prosciutto salad. Grilled cheese toasted sandwich.