Te Whare Ra Single Vineyard Toru (field blend) 2022
New Zealand, Wairau Valley
Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris
Description
TORU – (which means “three” in Māori) is an aromatic blend we first created over 16+ years ago and was the first of it’s kind in New Zealand. It is a delicious, co-fermented “field blend” of three varieties – Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris. We are passionate about these classic Alsatian varieties and we spent a great deal of time coming up with the right proportions in the blend.
Awards
93 pts Wine Orbit
94 pts The Real Review
Metro Mag - Top 50 Wines of 2023
94 points - Bob Campbell MW for The Real Review
An initial hint of sweetness is perfectly balanced by refreshing acidity that drives a lengthy finish. Lime, green apple, white flowers and ginger are some of the more evident flavours. A single vineyard field blend of gewürztraminer, riesling and pinot gris combining to give a vibrant and mouthwatering wine. Distinctively different.
Sam Kim 93 Points 5 Stars
Gorgeously fruited and enticing with nectarine, rockmelon, lychee and lemon/lime nuances, it’s juicy and beautifully rounded in the mouth delivering terrific fruit weight and silky flow. Well framed by refreshing acidity, offering excellent drinking. A blend of Gewurztraminer, Riesling & Pinot Gris. Certified organic. At its best: now to 2028
95 points - Cameron Douglas MS
Made with Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris this is a fantastic expression with seductive aromas of white fleshed fruits and aromatic spices, a sliky mouthfeel and fruit flavours that caress the palate. Acidity highlights the lime and lemon qualities of the Riesling and a soft silky texure mid-palate is accentuated by the a whisper of warming alcohol. Plush, fresh and delicious. Best drinking from 2023 through 2027. Outstanding
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
5.0 g/l residual sugar
5.5 g/l acidity
3.36 pH
Bottling
Closure: Screw top