A classic expression of Marlborough Pinot Noir and with the added complexity and rich texture that you can expect from Ara wines.

Raspberry and rich boysenberry fruit flavours emerge from a soft and elegant wine, rounded out withcedar and toasted oak. This wine will go wonderfully well with single source venison and will mature gracefully for many years

Bright ruby red. Intense aromas of dark red berry fruits and ripe plum give way to complex violet and subtle spice notes. The wine has ripe berry fruit flavours. It is supple and textural in the mouth, and the fine persistent tannins lead to a long, and elegant finish.

Dark and concentrated in appearance with a nose packed full of dark berries, dried sage and violets. The palate follows in the same vein – smooth, long and integrated acidity offering a harmonious and full bodied experience. Fresh blueberry and raspberry fruits support fine chalky tannins.

This attractive Reserve Merlot from the Gimblett Gravels district in Hawke’s Bay shows dark plum, cassis, cedar and game characters with nuances of thyme and clove notes.