Cameron Douglas Reviews 2023 Serieux Rosé Aromas of sweet red cherry then yellow plum, suggestions of strawberry and pomegranate and fragrant roses. Lifted, bright, fresh and youthful. On the palate a youthful touch with a light chalky acid-line texture then core of red berry...
Read MoreCameron Douglas Reviews 2022 Viognier Aromas of apricots and peaches, fruit spice and yellow flowers. Youthful, varietal and enticing with moderate+ complexity. Satin textures touch the palate first with a fine layer of phenolics texture from tannins then acidity, flavours of yellow stone fr
Read MoreWe are pleased to have our 2021 Reserve Chardonnay listed in Cameron Douglas’s Top Tasted wines for 2022. Full List attached below! https://www.camdouglasms.com/journal/2022/11/17/top-wines-tasted-for-2022
Read MoreGoing on Holiday in Autumn? 6 Reasons Why Hawke’s Bay Should Be On Your List Great write up on things to do in Hawke’s Bay including our dessert wine platters
Read MoreThe Government’s “traffic light” system for covid-19 management comes into force with effect from 3 December 2021. For the wellbeing of our staff and wine friends we have chosen to comply. This decision was not made lightly but if we chose to accept unvaccinated customers...
Read More3rd place Askerne ‘Serieux’ Rosé 2021 One of a pair of new wines from Askerne – both had their admirers, and both made our Top 10. Big bouquet of summer fruits – red berries, melon, white peach and apricot, with a likeable bubblegum note on the nose as...
Read MoreREGIONAL CHAMPION COMPETITION Hawke’s Bay: Askerne, Seriéux Rosé 2021 AOTEAROA REGIONAL WINE COMPETITION Champion Rosé Askerne Winery, Seriéux Rosé 2021 Champion Syrah/Shiraz Askerne Winery, Askerne Syrah 2020 CHARDONNAY Gold Medals Askerne Winery, Askerne Reserve Chardonnay, 2020 Aske
Read MoreHello all, These are certainly strange times with strange rules. We appreciate the need for a community response to “Delta covid-19”, and for rules to facilitate a practical and safe response. We are also grateful to the people of Auckland for taking another one for...
Read MoreSHOP NOW Coupon Codes 10% on 6 packs: SIXES 20% on 12 packs: TWELVES Coupons can be applied on the checkout page. Excludes specials items. Hello all, Covid-19 lockdowns are with us again. Lockdowns mean different things for people. For most, it’s a case of...
Read More2018 Merlot Cabernet Franc Malbec Ripe, complex, fruity and varietal with aromas and flavours of spicy Doris plums, blackberry and dried herbs and roasted bell-pepper. A spicy, woody layer with vanilla and bacon scents adds depth. Firm and dry on the palate with a mix...
Read MoreAskerne Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Full of youthful vigour, this ripely scented, full-bodied wine has passionfruit and lime flavours, threaded with fresh acidity, and a crisp, dry, lingering finish. Best drinking 2022. 4 Stars Askerne Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019 Already d
Read MoreSauvignon / Semillon / Sauvignon Gris 2019 It’s beautifully lifted on the nose showing nectarine, Gala apple, lime zest and roasted nut characters with a hint of oatmeal complexity. The palate displays excellent concentration and persistency, backed by fine texture and juicy acidity, finishing
Read MorePinot Gris 2018 93 Points, 5 Stars Fabulously ripe and varietally expressive, the wine shows ripe peach, apricot, poached pear and subtle spice aromas on the nose, followed by a beautifully rounded palate that’s succulent and fleshy. It’s flavoursome and soothing with a lengthy tasty...
Read MoreAskerne Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Franc 2018 4 stars This youthful, ageworthy red was estate-grown and matured for a year in French oak barrels (30% new). Fragrant and full-coloured, it is mouthfilling, with fresh berryish, herbal, spicy flavours, showing good concentration and complexity, and a s
Read MorePrepare for a juggernaut of jungle juice tropicality, electrifying acidity, spunky citrus and a dollop of delicious, biscuity oak and smoke on the finish. It’s a sexy chardonnay indeed and clearly the team at Askerne had a very good handle on its potential as soon...
Read MoreAskerne Hawke’s Bay 2017 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 94/100 Honey, spices, baked apple tart, clove and brown sugar. Very sweet, very fruity, loaded with flavours of honey and apricot, baked apple tart and clove. Full-bodied and rich and creamy texture. Long finish, delicious! Drink now. Askern
Read MoreAskerne Hawke’s Bay 2018 Chardonnay 4 Stars Offering good value, this creamy-textured wine was fermented and matured for nine months in mostly French oak casks (28% new). Bright, light yellow/green, it is fragrant and mouthfilling, with generous, ripe, peachy, toasty flavours, showing good com
Read MoreAskerne Hawke’s Bay Reserve Gewurztraminer 2018 Already lovely, the 2018 vintage (5*) is a medium style (15.4 grams/litre residual sugar), handled without oak. Bright, light lemon/green, it is weighty, rich, ripe and rounded, with substantial body, concentrated, peachy, slightly spicy, vaguely
Read Morehttp://www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz/ The Askerne Vineyard on the Hawke’s Bay coast near Havelock North was established by John and Kathryn Loughlin in 1993. Initially planting 11 ha of white varieties, they expanded with 9 ha of reds in 2000. A steady flow of good wine has resulted...
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