Obsidian "The Obsidian" 2020, Waiheke IslandVarieties: 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc, 14% Petit Verdot, 13% Malbec Region: Onetangi Valley, Waiheke Island APPEARANCE Bright purple BOUQUET Dark and earthy. Lifted cassis and spice with complex savoury undertones. PALATE A generous mouth filling wine. Well structured with ripe well integrated tannins and a long pleasing finish. CELLARING Drink now while young and fresh or suitable for cellaring up to 10 years.

Pale pink-peach in colour

a portion of the wine aging on lees in oak barrels has aided in creating this sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc

lime and passion-fruit with toasty vanilla slight buttery element and butterscotch undertones

From the renowned appellation 'AOP Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence'

The fresh primary fruits intertwine with savoury leather and cedar notes adding complexity

Marrying a unique body with excellent balance

Nestled in the Hauraki Gulf is Waiheke Island

the most famous of which is the Caipirinha with lime juice

The black cherry notes provide a fruity richness in this lighter

which also included a similar selection of the Hill of Grace vineyard

both fruit driven and intriguingly savoury

The 2022 Thomas Estate Merlot Malbec is an inky-purple wine with garnet hues