“From the famed Gimblett Gravels of Hawke’s Bay, this premium bottling is an intensely herbaceous Cab. Mint, sage, cracked pepper, beetroot and graphite are at the fore, the black currant fruit almost an afterthought. The palate is sculpted, tightly wound in sinewy, savory tannins. Thankfully, the fruit offers a plushness that doesn’t get lost. Pair with a rosemary- and salt-encrusted lamb roast.” – (Cellar Selection) — Wine Enthusiast, Oct 2024

“The 2020 Ngakirikiri is a perfumed, deep purple wine. It is richly fruited with its dark, ripe black fruits, Cabernet-induced herbal characters, black olives and licorice. Sweet and sumptuous, this is dense and impressive with abundant, ripe tannins. It's nowhere near ready to drink and is the Kiwi equivalent of a young Haut-Medoc.” — Vinous, May 2024