te Kairanga

AWARDS

95pts/5star Sam Kim Wine Orbit 2025

ABOUT

The 2025 season began early with warm spring weather, promoting strong canopy growth and excellent flowering, resulting in high crop levels across all varieties. Te Kairanga’s vineyards avoided damage from multiple spring frost events. Cool, wet weather from mid-December to late January slowed the season, but conditions improved from veraison to harvest, with heavy rain mostly avoided and ripening progressing well. Harvest started early, continuing a five-year trend, and spanned a steady 6.5 weeks. While disease and weather pressures complicated picking decisions, most fruit was harvested at full ripeness.

TASTING NOTE

Fragrant aromas of blackcurrant leaf, tomato stalk, crushed pea pod, and tropical fruits. The palate is vibrant and precise, bursting with fresh, crunchy fruit and herbal notes. A flowing texture leads to a lingering finish of juicy fruit and subtle saline tones. Pair with Chirashi-zushi salad and pan seared scallops.