Don’t miss this one. The Hawkes Bay, on the east coast of the North Island, is known for its rich reds and fruity whites, a result of its warm and dry climate. The 2019 vintage in the Hawkes Bay was one of the warmest in recent years and this allowed the grapes to ripen longer and to their fullest before being picked. What does that mean for us? Wines with great fruit intensity, length and integrated acid and tannins. The Wither Hills 2019 is rich and warming, with black Doris plum, sweet vanilla (from the range of oak used) and rich mocha. Try it with a rich stew or a few squares of your favourite dark chocolate at the end of a long day. Enjoy!
18/20, Wine Central Tasting Panel
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Wither Hills is an accredited winery with Sustainable Winegrowing NZ (SWNZ) and in 2009 Wither Hills initiated a conservation project at the Rarangi wetlands that involved a major weed eradication and control, the replanting of natives as well as protecting the rare flora. The Rarangi wetlands is crucial to the biodiversity in the region and Wither Hills continue to hold and annual planting day in the region.
13% abv.