The 2004 Hawke’s Bay Merlot/Malbec has an abundance of red berry aromas typical of these classical varieties. The palate is full and round with soft tannins supported by fine oak, and will continue to develop with medium term cellaring. Hand harvested grapes crafted using traditional techniques by wine maker Bruce Helliwell.

A classic syrah from the Hawke's Bay, this wine is full bodied, complex and fruit driven. Maturation for nine months in a combination of American and French oak barriques contributes to this elegantly structured wine, which abounds in violet and black fruit aromas followed by black pepper, black fruits and spice on the palate. This is a beautifully balanced food friendly wine, ready to drink now and will continue to develop with cellaring. Trophy - Champion Classical Red Variety - Romeo Bragato Wine Awards 2005 (NZ).

Released August 2006 this reserve Louis Syrah is opulent and full bodied, with complexity from extended maturation in a combination of French and American oak barriques. A perfectly balanced wine offering sweet violet and black fruit aromas, black fruits, licorice and choclate notes on the palate, followed by a long lingering finish. Trophy Decanter World Wine Awards 2006 (UK) - NZ Syrah. Trophy Champion Syrah - Romeo Bragato Wine Awards 2006 (NZ).