Stonyridge Vineyard

Larose Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.4

Wow. A relic from my trip to Waiheke in ‘08, it’s holding up remarkably well. Spot on Bordeaux-like character with hints of bell pepper and graphite to go along with seamless tannin and racy acidity. The fruit character is still bright and sings with cranberry, cherry and red cassis in perfect harmony with the structure of the wine. Glad I waited and glad I have another bottle! — 10 days ago

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Kumeu River

Rays Road Chardonnay

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2022 | true to type chard, very vibrant, with clear acidity and finesse and refinement. Very quaffable to, difficult to spit this out. — a month ago

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Man O' War Vineyards

Dreadnought Waiheke Island Syrah

Slestyan

9.0

Smoky blueberry, leather — 2 months ago

Passage Rock

Waiheke Island Syrah 2008

Doug Powers

9.3

Nicely fruity New Zealand Syrah, in addition to blackberry and smoky aromas and flavors, also shows some bacon fat notes and some solid structure, rich and complex, long, lingering finish, very fine!! — 4 months ago

with Jim

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ESF

Love Waiheke Island wines!

Kumeu River

Estate Chardonnay 2020

Bob McDonald

9.2

See previous Delectable notes for this 2020 Estate. Amazing quality for the price. This is the basic Kumeu Estate Chardonnay before you consider the individual Cuvées like Mates, Coddington etc. peachy stone fruit intensity on the palate with enough acidity to keep it fresh. Should be an annual purchase. Have the last one later this year or early 2026. The Village is even less expensive at only $21.50 AUD. — a month ago

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Kumeu River

Hunting Hill Chardonnay

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2022 | true to type chard with a terrific balance, acidity and minerals playing together. — a month ago

Dawn, Tom and 11 others liked this

Bob McDonald

@Peter van den Besselaar obviously a Delectable error but I wasn’t aware that Kumeu River make a Pinot Noir in any event.

Peter van den Besselaar

@Bob McDonald thx corrected

Man O' War Vineyards

Sauvignon Blanc

Slestyan

8.9

(For Sidewinder not base) — 2 months ago

Kumeu River

Maté's Vineyard Chardonnay

Peter van den Besselaar

9.5

Vintage 2021 | This cuvée impressed me deeply: refinement and elegance, touches of vanilla and butter. Much better than eg mediocre Meursault. Lovely. Thought it was my first time but delectable shows me it is the third (139 and 501 weeks ago). Tonight it stuck me most. Must put some in the cellar. — a month ago

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