Nga Waka
Nga Waka Riesling Dry 2013 Martinborough 12.5%
Fragrant lifted aromas of red apple and citrus, some kerosine moments and and mineral lift adding some complexity and depth. On the palate - dry and fruity eith plenty of acidity - flavours of apples and grapefruit, lemon skin and stony mineral. Overall a balanced wine enjoyed now and through 2019 - with food.
86 Points
Nga Waka Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Martinborough 13%
Fragrant, fresh, fruity and lush with fresh tree and citrus aromas, plenty of mineral tones and soft fresh herb qualities. On the palate - fruity, crisp, dray and forward; flavours of fresh herb, citrus and tree fruits, a light tropical note and steely crisp finish. Balanced and well made.
88 Points
Nga Waka Chardonnay 2015 Martinborough 13.5%
Familiar aromas of creamy, nutty, vanilla, peach and apple that is Chardonnay from cool climate New Zealand - brioche, popcirn and baked custard - like oak and cream aromas; toasty and nutty vanilla layer. On the palate - creamy, nutty, toasty and packed with roasted stone fruit flavours and vanilla butter; a touch off lees adds texture; medium acidity and a mild complexity overall. Balanced and drinking well now and through 2018.
87 Points
Nga Waka Pinot Noir 2014 Martinborough 13.5%
Calm and gentle aromas of light red fruits laced with red floral and layers of gently toasted oak; red and dark cherry, red plum and some cranberry suggestions, brown spice layer and youthful energy. On the palate - fresh, fruity, generous of flavours and quite youthful with a tension and poise mid palate, medium+ acidity and fine medium tannins; cranberry, plum and cherry flavours return - a balanced and well made wine drinking well now and through 2020.
89 Points
Nga Waka 'Lease Block' Pinot Noir 2014 Martinborough 13.5%
Smoky and gently fruity bouquet with layers of spice and fruit; aromas of dark plum and cherry, some wood tones and brown spices; raspberry and starwberry with red cherry. On the palate - fruity and dry with layers of silty soil, abundant fine tannins and red berry fruits, medium+ acidity, lovely balance, complexity and finish. A wine worth your time with or without food.
90 Points
Fragrant lifted aromas of red apple and citrus, some kerosine moments and and mineral lift adding some complexity and depth. On the palate - dry and fruity eith plenty of acidity - flavours of apples and grapefruit, lemon skin and stony mineral. Overall a balanced wine enjoyed now and through 2019 - with food.
86 Points
Nga Waka Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Martinborough 13%
Fragrant, fresh, fruity and lush with fresh tree and citrus aromas, plenty of mineral tones and soft fresh herb qualities. On the palate - fruity, crisp, dray and forward; flavours of fresh herb, citrus and tree fruits, a light tropical note and steely crisp finish. Balanced and well made.
88 Points
Nga Waka Chardonnay 2015 Martinborough 13.5%
Familiar aromas of creamy, nutty, vanilla, peach and apple that is Chardonnay from cool climate New Zealand - brioche, popcirn and baked custard - like oak and cream aromas; toasty and nutty vanilla layer. On the palate - creamy, nutty, toasty and packed with roasted stone fruit flavours and vanilla butter; a touch off lees adds texture; medium acidity and a mild complexity overall. Balanced and drinking well now and through 2018.
87 Points
Nga Waka Pinot Noir 2014 Martinborough 13.5%
Calm and gentle aromas of light red fruits laced with red floral and layers of gently toasted oak; red and dark cherry, red plum and some cranberry suggestions, brown spice layer and youthful energy. On the palate - fresh, fruity, generous of flavours and quite youthful with a tension and poise mid palate, medium+ acidity and fine medium tannins; cranberry, plum and cherry flavours return - a balanced and well made wine drinking well now and through 2020.
89 Points
Nga Waka 'Lease Block' Pinot Noir 2014 Martinborough 13.5%
Smoky and gently fruity bouquet with layers of spice and fruit; aromas of dark plum and cherry, some wood tones and brown spices; raspberry and starwberry with red cherry. On the palate - fruity and dry with layers of silty soil, abundant fine tannins and red berry fruits, medium+ acidity, lovely balance, complexity and finish. A wine worth your time with or without food.
90 Points