Refined and well-spiced, with accents of paprika to the hot stone, red currant and dried berry flavors. Hints of white pepper midpalate lead to cedary notes on the minerally finish. Drink now through 2025. 3.214 cases made, 800 cases imported.-K.M.

The aroma of this brandy is pure concentrated vanilla richness, while the palate is more drying and complex. Soft vanilla and toffee give way to hints of red fruit, orange peel and oak, leading into a long finish marked by cinnamon and clove.-K.N.

A vividly fresh sauvignon, sourced from the Seaview Vineyard in the Awatere Valley. Fresh tropical and citrus fruit abounds and there’s an attractively mouthwatering edge to the finish. Drink now. Screw cap.-J.S.

A selection of the best parcels, this has mouthwatering lime and passion-fruit aromas and a piercingly fresh palate. So composed and focused. Drink now. Screw cap.-J.S.

This has some more complex style than the other Yealands 2019, packed with blueberry and violet aromas, some blood orange, as well as toasty and spicy oak. The palate has a plush, easygoing feel and holds smooth, fleshy dark-cherry flavor. Drink now. Screw cap.-J.S.

Good, fresh and pure pinot here. Bright Awatere Valley acidity holds the fleshy palate in good shape. Zippy resolve. Drink now. Screw cap.-J.S.

From a warm vintage, the Awatere-sourced 2019 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir seems to have benefited, as it doesn't show much of the region's typical green edge. On the nose, black cherries accented by hints of cola and spice abound, while the medium-bodied palate is concentrated and silky-textured, with a gently tannic finish that should support at least a few years of aging. -RP

The 2020 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc boasts potent, pungent scents of boxwood, passion fruit, and grapefruit balanced by riper hints of nectarine and fig. Medium-bodied and plump on the pea-tinged mid-palate, there's an intriguing soft chalkiness to the texture on the citrusy finish. It's a solid effort that captures the complexities of the Awatere Valley. -RP

This creamy version has luscious apple and pear tart flavors, with buttery toast accents.

Structured, with graphite and white pepper notes to the blackberry tart and dark plum flavors. Accents of dried green herbal notes linger on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 82,000 cases made, 6,000 cases imported.

Mid-weight, lightly chewy, juicy and dry Syrah/Merlot blend with notes of cherry, mulberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, vanilla and espresso bean. Vegan.

Pleasantly sparkling, lightly fruity and softly sweet with notes of peach, raspberry, marzipan and biscuit.

Lightly sparkling, crisp, and dry with notes of lemon drop, peach pit, vanilla custard and almond sliver.

Subtle aromas of cherry, citrus and burnt orange with some fresh mushroom. Medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins that are fine and polished. Very typical and real for the appellation. Drink or hold.

Intense aromas of cherries, flowers and violets follow through to a medium to full body with tight, integrated tannins that deliver pretty fruit and freshness at the same time. Why wait on this?

Very attractive currant and walnut character to the aromas here, following through to a medium body with a pretty core of fruit and cream and lightly rounded tannins. Fresh finish. Drink or hold.