Longbush 'Bird Series' Gisborne Chardonnay 2025Full bodied, round and powerful, the wood pigeon, Kereru, shares many similar characteristics with this Chardonnay. It's fruit forward and fragrant on the nose on the nose showing ripe nectarine, lemon peel, fig and subtle nougat notes leading to a succulent palate delivering supple texture and rounded mouthfeel. Well supported by bright acidity, finishing lingering and refreshing. Screwcap. 12. 5% alcohol content.

Excellent complement of white and red meat dishes

A very elegant and well defined Cabernet

concentrated and fleshy palate with powerful yet velvety tannins offering a fruity and vibrant finish

On the palate it is delightfully fresh with a marked fruity character

with appealing notes of vanilla

The aroma is malted cereal

At its best: now to 2029

A real crowd pleaser

26% alcohol content

deep structured but smooth and velvety

berry-fruit characters that give the wine that attractive strawberries and cream aromas and flavours

but complex enough to complement richer red meat or game