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Stonyridge \u2018Larose\u2019 – not one, but three \u2022 21 June 2024<\/h3>\nThe first vines were planted at Stonyridge by Stephen White, family & friends in 1982, along with the olive grove that now gives much welcomed dappled shade to visitors on sunny days. It was the 1987 Stonyridge \u2018Larose\u2019 that was hailed at the time by those in the know as the one of greatest wines made in New Zealand and influential in showcasing the quality and potential of New Zealand wine to the world.
\nThe success of the 1987 \u2018Larose\u2019 was vindication to Steve’s foresight and commitment to making the finest wine. Stonyridge \u2018Larose\u2019 is considered to be one of the most sort after and collectable wines in world, with a well-scribed character and lineage to age gracefully for 20+ years. The Stonyridge \u2018Larose\u2019 cuv\u00e9e is genuinely a true wine icon. And on a number of occasions has stood confidently Bordeaux shoulder-to-shoulder and even placed ahead of the more renowned wines from: Ch\u00e2teau Latour, Ch\u00e2teau Mouton Rothschild and Ch\u00e2teau Lafite Rothschild in a number of famous blind tastings.
\nSteve & Martin Pickering *(Head Winemaker) – who I had the pleasure to recently spend time with sampling barrels in the cellar, have crafted not one, but three outstanding vintages, sourced from vineyards grown on the island. The following three wines are definitely worth sharing, but if you have any patience what-so-ever, I encourage you to refrain from opening for at least a decade, to understand why these wines are so highly regarded. And if possible, two decades to taste wine nirvana. I promise your taste-buds will thank you.
\n*(At date of posting, these wines were still available at the winery & online at select locations worldwide, go on treat yourself, you are worth it).\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Stonyridge-Larose-20-Bottle-Glass-01\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tStonyridge \u2018Larose\u2019 2020 : 5 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 14% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3.5% Malbec & 0.5% Carm\u00e9n\u00e8re
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Waiheke Island – New Zealand
\nWinemakers:<\/strong> Stephen White & Martin Pickering\nThe fruit was hand-harvested & hand-plunged regularly during fermentation. Then basket pressed into barrels, with 60% being new French oak, where it developed for 11 months before tasting, blending of this cuv\u00e9e and bottling under cork.\n\u2605 <\/strong>On the nose dark plums, mixed forest berries, dried herbs, mocha and a deft tobacco note. The palate has an assured elegance, with a finely-tailored structure. A coveted mix of berry fruits, wrapped in refined tannins and fine grain oak, with a meandering seam of natural fruit acidity. An extraordinary expression of harmony & balance, perfectly showcasing a generous textural palate, an elegant intensity of berry flavours supported by a precise structure expressing a most charismatic wine with a memorable imprint on the senses. \u2018Something Special\u2019\n

\u25c6 Decant \u2022 Serve 17\u00b0- 18\u00b0C \u2022 14.3% Alc. \u2022 Classic Dry Style \u2022 Cellaring 16 – 18 years \u2022 *NZ$499.00 *(Limited)<\/p>\n\tStonyridge \u2018Larose\u2019 2021 : 5 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec & 1% Carm\u00e9n\u00e8re
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Waiheke Island – New Zealand
\nWinemakers:<\/strong> Stephen White & Martin Pickering\n100% hand-harvested fruit, hand-plunged regularly during fermentation. Then basket pressed into French barrels, with 60% being new oak, where it developed for 11 months before tasting, blending of this vintage and bottling under cork.\n\u2605 <\/strong>On the nose ripe plums, mixed small berries, dried herbs, violets and a deft cedar and cigar note. The extensive palate has a poised grace, with a finely-tuned structure. The intensity of the berry flavours are perfectly restrained by skilled tannins and tight grained oak, along with a its renowned kiss of natural fruit acidity. An impressive expression of art, science, understanding and passion has resulted in textural indulgence, with an imposing performance across a broad stage of structure, supporting a most enigmatic of wines with a captivating finish.\n

\u25c6 Decant : Serve 17\u00b0- 18\u00b0C \u2022 14.5% Alc. \u2022 Classic Dry Style \u2022 Cellaring 16 – 20 years \u2022 *NZ$399.00 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Stonyridge-Larose-21-Bottle-Glass-01\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Stonyridge-Larose-22-Bottle-Glass-01\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tStonyridge \u2018Larose\u2019 2022 : 5 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 18% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 0.6% Malbec & 0.4% Carm\u00e9n\u00e8re
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Waiheke Island – New Zealand
\nWinemakers:<\/strong> Stephen White & Martin Pickering\nThe hand-harvested fruit was regularly hand-plunged during vinification. Diligently basket pressed into French oak barrels, with 60% being new, where it developed for 11 months un-fined, and then filtered before bottling under cork.\n\u2605 <\/strong>On the inviting nose you have ripe plums, mixed berries, dried herbs, violets and a deft forest floor note. The palate has an engaging elegance, with those lavish berry fruits gift-wrapped in appropriate comparable tannins and vanilla oak, along with a detailed signature of fruit acidity. An opulent expression of mixed berries with a complex tapestry, and an elegant textural nuance, with a well-balanced intensity, resulting in a thoughtfully scribed character that is well-orchestrated, producing an impressive performance and grand finish.\n

\u25c6 Decant : Serve 17\u00b0- 18\u00b0C \u2022 14.5% Alc. \u2022 Classic Dry Style \u2022 Cellaring 20 – 25 years \u2022 *NZ$399.00 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Stonyridge-Larose-Bottom-Banner-June-24-01\"\n\tStonyridge \u2018Larose\u2019 vintages are available in Fine Wine Retailers \u2022 Restaurants \u2022 Cellar Door & Winery Website.
*(Stonyridge \u2018Larose\u2019 vintage availability & pricing will vary by outlet & country – \u2018very limited production\u2019)\n

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