WINES
Wines
The Burgundian style Pinot Noir, the Bordeaux style Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon "Spirit of Marlborough" and Montepulciano, all 5 star rated belong to some of New Zealand's most age worthy, finely balance wines of great complexity.
The highly sought after small quantities of Pinot Gris, Viognier and Chardonnay and the new Sauvignon Blanc 'Sur Lie' are also available - plus limited cellar door releases which are only sold via our cellar door - so follow the pilgrims to Marlborough, New Zealand to enjoy the rare wines at Herzog's luxury restaurant which has become a mecca for gourmands all over the world.
Pinot Gris 2010
2010 was a perfect season followed by a long dry autumn. Pinot Gris is a mutation of Pinot Noir which produces a soft, gently perfumed wine with more substance and colour than most whites.
Famous for its subtle touch of pink, our Pinot Gris is uniquely rich and full-bodied yet still dry, silky and extremely elegant with fine flavours of quince and Williams pear.
Sauvignon Blanc 'Grand Duchesse' 2009
These grapes were selected from a single block on the Estate which has notably stony soil reminiscent of the terroir in Bordeaux and created in the style of a white Bordeaux.
An exuberant Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of creamy white fruits, mango and vanilla spice on the rich, full bodied palate. A backbone of zesty acidity balances the wine and adds finesse. Powerful yet delicate with a lingering finish.
Sauvignon Blanc 'sur lie' 2010
We handpicked our Sauvignon Blanc grapes from our 14 year old, low yielding vines. Aged in oak barrels for 12 months, this is a pure, elegant Sauvignon Blanc with creamy aromas of crisp honeyed, grapefruit and pineapple together with fine acidity for a strong backbone.
Chardonnay 2009
We picked our Chardonnay on the 30th of March 2009 at a tiny low yield of just 630g per vine.
Defined by tremendously concentrated, ripe fruit flavours balanced by a sturdy structure, rich texture and great complexity. The epitome of elegance.
Viognier 2010
We picked our 2010 Viognier on the 11th April at a tiny low yield of 750g per vine. It has retained the deep yellow colour of the ripe grapes and offers a heady wine with rich aromas and flavours of apricot, peach and tropical flowers.
Pinot Noir 2008
After a perfect, long dry autumn we handpicked less than 900g/vine of wonderful, physiologically ripe grapes for a vibrant and alluring Pinot.
Enticing flavours of red berries, wild strawberries and raspberries tantalize your senses embraced by a beautiful acidity and striking ripe tannins. A charming and delicate Pinot Noir with a deep and long finish. It’s an exceptionally complex, concentrated and elegant wine that will age beautifully over the next 10 years.
Merlot Cabernet "Spirit of Marlborough" 2002
Handpicked at only 500g per vine from the warm, sandy, gravely soil of our single vineyard, the grapes benefitted from a very long ripening period and warm summer – both ideal conditions to ensure great complexity and full physiological ripeness.
This velvety, dark-chocolaty Pomerol-blend is lavishly rich yet elegant with great finesse and suppleness. Wonderful aromatic fruit flavours of sweet dark berries with hints of spices, liquorice, fresh hay and cedar add to the great length. Full-bodied with silky tannins and fine acidity, this wine is a remarkable candidate for extended cellaring.
Montepulciano 2008
The Hans Herzog Montepulciano is produced from extremely low yields that results in amazingly high concentration levels. The 2008 vintage produced a full-bodied and deep dark cherry coloured Montepulciano bursting with power, concentration and texture.
A heady nose, displaying flavours of cranberry and dark ripe plums underpinned by liquorish and savoury overtones. This is a complex blend of intense ripe fruit enveloped by fine tannins. A voluptuous, smooth and delicate wine which will age gracefully over the next 15years.
