Standing barely two-feet tall, Babydoll refers to the flock of miniature sheep that graze among the vineyards of Yealands Estate. Too short to reach the fruit, these pint-sized organic-weeders provide year round mowing and pest control, plus a handy dose of fertiliser.

Nurtured from the ground up with sustainable practices and produced in a carboNZero certified winery, the pure and intense flavours of Baby Doll wines reflect the winery's innovative thinking in tune with the environment.

Handpicked from the higher terrace of the vineyard and fermented with indigenous yeast producing a wine with a silky layered texture providing interest and complexity.

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.

Ripe cherry and dark fruit flavours flow through this wine. With hints of oak, on the palate this wine has a fine tannin structure with a soft mouth feel and good length. This wine will drink well anytime, complementing savoury canapés and red meat dishes. The crop levels are keep low which produces small berries and contributes to a concentrated win