L.J. scored this wine: 92/100

Matawhero 2022 Pinot Gris is produced from dry-farmed and sustainably grown grapes from a single vineyard. the wine is pale lemon coloured, dry, with medium + acidity and a pronounced nose of ripe Asian pear, white floral and almond. On the palate, there is ripe pear, a spice note plus a floral note. In the mouth there is a pleasant spritziness on the tongue and the wine has a lovely weight.It was excellent paired with Swiss fondue made from Emmentaler and Gruyere; the best dippers with the wine were boiled mini potatoes and Honeycrisp apples; the wine was a good complement to the rich cheese.

L.J. scored this wine: 89/100

This a pale gold coloured wine, with a pronounced nose of rose petals and ripe pear, citrus and some minerality. It is dry, medium plus acidity, and has a medium body, The wine feels positively opulent in the mouth; soft and creamy. Rose petals and ripe, soft pear, dominate the palate along with citrus zest and a lovely minerality. So good on its own; better with friends.It should pair well with simply grilled fish and would stand up nicely to lobster chowder.

L.J. scored this wine: 90/100

Deep ruby coloured wine, dry, medium bodied, medium- tannin and medium acidity. The wine has a pronounced aroma of sour cherry with raspberry, pepper, baking spice and a hint of fennel. It has a smooth and silky mouth feel and the aroma characteristics repeat on the palate. Excellent with beef stew with root vegetables and also tried with Swiss style dried beef or Bundnerfleisch and herbed goat cheeses. All 3 of the foods complemented the wines characteristics; good pairings. This wine would be excellent on its own and while I did not try it with a specific dark chocolate I think Stubbe madagascar chocolate would pair nicely; try a range if you are tasting it.

L.J. scored this wine: 90/100

Pale lemon coloured wine, with a pronounced nose of apricot, citrus, white blossom and a nice salinity. The wine is dry, medium acidity, softened by aging on the lees, medium body. In the mouth it is smooth and round with a faint spritz. Lovely with Panang style shrimp curry.

L.J. scored this wine: 90/100

Pale gold in colour, dry, close to medium bodied, medium plus acidity and persistent nose of ripe yellow apple, pear, peach with nice minerality and white flowers. A lovely spritzy mouthfeel; a pleasant weight. Lovely wine with friends and a selection of cheeses. very nice on its own