Cross Keys is characterized by rich sweetness of wildflowers & trees blooming in short Northern summers. It is joined by the sappy explosion of birch buds & a refreshing hint of mint on the one hand & anchored by classical spices like black pepper & cloves on the other. ...

Fresh pineapple slowly h&-roasted were distilled with fresh wild Highland juniper, fresh ginger & fresh thyme before ageing in Pedro Ximenex sherry casks. Taste a rich & sumptuous pineapple gin liqueur with a hint of ginger & thyme. A lovely winter warmer. ...

Staghorn Sumac Gin, celebrating the natural habitat of the north american red crossbill. Crossbills have distinctive mandibles, crossed at the tips, which enable them to extract seeds from conifer cones & other fruits. Crossbill teamed up with a forager in New Hampshire & picked fresh staghorn which then intertwined with the Crossbill Gin made the exciting Crossbill
- Staghorn Sumac Gin. 100% Native Botanicals.
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The Elms Vineyard, a small but very special site forms the heart of our Syrah. Beneath this picturesque vineyard lies a gravelly heart of shingle & ancient river stone. This is the makeup of Hawkes Bay's renowned Gimblett Gravels sub region, the environment that gives life to our Syrah each vintage. Select bunches were gathered from the lowest vigour rows in this volatile vineyard. These bunches were then destemmed & vinified in small fermenters which were hand plunged to fill the wine with concentrated flavours & rich supple tannins. The Syrah underwent malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques spending a total of 14 months in barrel. After this period the wine was blended with only a very light filtration. A brooding base of shale & black olive with the enticing fragrance of raspberries & ripe plum complete the nose. The supple core of fruit entwined around elegant tannins ease into a long & aromatic finish with a whisper of pepper. A Syrah to savour with rare venison, this year or after a decade in a cool cellar. ...

Elegance & freshness of fruit define this intense Chardonnay. Aromas of soft juicy pear & white peach play against fine leesy notes while the palate, & long finish, is kept focused by a very well integrated line of lovely acidity. While enjoyable now the taut structure will preserve this wine for a decade in a cool cellar. With roast pork & asian greens this style will refresh the palate. ...

Surging with dark & lush bramble & blackcurrant the nose gives way to a supple palate. A subtle river of violet & cigar box aromas stream through the mouth & onto the long finish. The tannins are rich but elegant & very complete. A fragrant Merlot to decant & enjoy tonight or cellar for up to a decade. Try with a gratin of grilled aubergine & spinach or a hearty roast lamb shoulder with kumara & parsnip. ...

This vintage of Syrah is all about fragrant aromas of violet, blackcurrant & raspberry with a hint of clove & earth. On the palate the soft core of fruit is beautifully framed by rounded & very integrated tannins. This supple body makes the wine very approachable. Long & intense drink now or cellar for six years. Try with rare grilled Venison or hearty barbequed lamb steaks. ...

Layered, complete & bold, this vintage boasts an alluring pastiche of fruit & savoury notes. The primary aromas of bramble & blueberry sit alongside spicy & mineral elements framed by fine oak. The rich, yet supple mid-palate moves with currant & violet flavours. Fine, polished tannins gently grip the palate through the very complex & persistent finish. Drink now until 2018
- Enjoy leisurely with your favourite red meat & companions.
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Limited stock. Crossroads Winery's signature wine, Talisman, is a secret blend known only to their winemaker, a unique embodiment of the very best wine Hawke's Bay vineyards have to offer. The secret blend of varieties creates rare complexity & harmony in this wine. This seamless interplay of different varietal flavours brings the palate to life, while supple, focused tannins frame the long finish. This is a wine you can enjoy on release or cellar for up to a decade. Talisman is a rich complex wine with aromas of cherry, blueberry, blackberry & blackcurrant on the nose. The palate is dense with plummy fruit & toasty oak & the finish is long & fine. Excellent match with beef steak, venison casserole or rabbit. ...

Limited stock. The Kereru road Vineyard rises from the Ngaruroro River as four ancient terraces, each distinct & varying in soil type. 2010 was memorable for its extended growing season & long autumn. With this extra hang time on the vine the Chardonnay fruit developed wit balance & intensity culminating in a harvest of terrific bunches. Soaring from the glass aromas of fleshy nectarines & stone fruit harmonise with subtle spicy notes, fine oak & a vibrant hazelnut note. The texture is broad & mouth filling with balance & concentration. A superb finish pulls all of these flavours together with great persistency & length. While very enjoyable now the fine acidity & balance will see this Chardonnay reveal new depths over ten years. ...