A bold, high octane style with a ripe, perfumed nose packed with spice, florals and fruit, plus an opulent, supple palate with plenty of silkiness and good fruit density bolstered by oak and fruit tannins. Lots of spicy fruit on the finish and fairly good length. This is no shrinking violet but it keeps everything in balance. The Marlborist is a relatively new label combining the talents of Rich Ellis (ex-Greywacke) as winemaker, viticulturist Stuart Dudley (ex-Villa Maria) and brand director and filmmaker (A Seat at the Table) David Nash. Appellation Marlborough Wine certified.

Perfumed aromas of wild raspberries, graphite, potpourri and forest floor. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of dark cherries, dried herbs and lead pencil. Savory yet supple. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

The 2023 Pinot Noir offers red cherry fruit and an array of wild, woody herbs on the nose, from rosemary and thyme to fennel. Supple and rounded, it features gentle tannins that coat the palate. A natural line of cool-climate acidity ensures the 2023 never becomes plump, remaining refreshing and purposeful. There are no edges here. This can be enjoyed from day one for its bright succulence

Heady aromas of lemongrass, peach and passionfruit lead to a palate that's dry- even pithy- in texture, with plenty of summer-sipping appeal.