Our Wines

96 points, Bob Campbell MW - Ranked: #1 of 30 2018 Pinot Noir from Martinborough

"Viña Cobos once again leads the ranking of most exciting Argentine wines of 2020" Wine Spectator, Top 100 – Dec 2020

 95 Pts, James Suckling

96 pts,  JS

97 pts Vinous, 96 pts JS

*THIS IS A SPECIAL PACKAGE OF TWO BOXES* The anniversary collection contains 1 bottle of each of the single vineyard Malbecs made by Viña Cobos: Chanares Estate Malbec, Hobbs Estate Malbec and Zingaretti Estate Malbec.

93 points, James Suckling "Plenty of blue fruit and violets with some black licorice and hints of asphalt. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and linear, firm tannins that frame the wine. Very fine texture." 

96 points, Bob Campbell MW - Ranked: #1 of 30 2018 Pinot Noir from Martinborough

97 pts James Suckling

Rabl Grüner Veltliner Käferberg Reserve comes from a single vineyard, and has lovely aromas of red and green apples, together with a touch of spice. Notes of ripe pineapple and white pepper lead to a mineral, spicy and harmonious palate with a long, creamy finish.

This wine is a vibrant yellow in colour. Aromas of yellow apple, pineapple and marigolds fill the nose with gentle hints of white pepper. The palate is structured and precise with notes of lemon jelly, dried apple, pear pulp and juicy oranges, balanced by refreshing acidity and some saltiness. The finish is citrusy, long and robust.

Fritz Wieninger is considered a pioneer of the ‘New Vienna’ wine movement, combining a sense of modernity and progress with the traditions of the region and of his family, who have been making wine for over 100 years.

Strong green-yellow, oily streaks, dried fruits, lemon verbena, candied pineapple pieces, a hint of flint in the bouquet; Tight structure, lets the muscles flex, elegant extract sweetness, piquant acidity with salty strands, enormous tension, subtle yellow fruitiness, concise minerality from the rock imparts pressure and length, excellent potent

Johann Donabaum Gruner Veltliner Federspiel is a fascinating white wine from Austria's Wachau region. It shows complex aromas of fresh apple and lemon, with hints of anise and menthol. The wine is dry, with a delicious mineral, white pepper bite on the finish.

Distinct spice and red berry fruit like rosehips and cherrys. Lively limefruit on the palate, animating delicate acidity, precise and juicy aftertaste.

Delicate grassy pepper spice with mineral undertones, beautiful fruit, lime, Reinette apples, lemon balm; crystal clear structure, elegant, with remarkable length.

The name Rabl stands for wine enjoyment at the highest level.

Pale lemon in colour, this dry Riesling displays intense aromas of fresh citrus and stone fruit. The palate is vibrant and textured, balanced by juicy acidity.

The wine is yellow with green reflections in the glass. There are aromas of lemon peel, ginger, and chamomile on the nose. The plate is crisp, with invigorating acidity and a mineral core. The finish is both long and elegant with silky texture.

James Suckling 92 Points Very pure red with blueberries, purple fruit and violets that show on both the nose and the palate. It’s medium-bodied with integrated tannins and a pretty finish. Refined malbec. Drink now. 92 Points, JS, March 2022.

95 Points from Decanter. Tasted by Cameron Douglas, MS. Part of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: 20 from 2020. This wine was the joint top scoring Sauvignon Blanc.

A well balanced, spicy and subtly smoky Argentinian Malbec from the high altitude Salta region, described by Decanter magazine as ""a gem in the world of winemaking."

Previous vintages have scored 92 points from Decanter Magazine.

Tasting Note: Bright and deep purple colour. Aromas of black fruits, reminiscent of fresh plums mixed with graphite notes. On the palate, the wine is balanced and energetic, with sweet and round tannins and long finish.

Previous vintages have scored 92 points from Decanter Magazine.

Tasting Note: Deep ruby red. On the nose, aromas of forest fruits are complemented by spicy notes. The flavours on the palate are round and concentrated, supported by firm tannins that indicate maturity and balance.

The 2016 gained huge praise having been awarded 100 points by Luis Gutierrez (Wine Advocate / Robertparker.com) and the 2017 has also been scored very highly getting 98 points, the top score from Luis for any wine coming from that vintage in Argentina.

*Prices in bond* Awatea takes its name from the historic ship, SS Awatea  that sailed the Auckland - Sydney - Wellington route in the late 1930s.  The final blend is aged in new and seasoned French oak for 15 months.