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2010 Releases
This year we bring 2 new wines to the market, Kaipara Estate Syrah 2009, and Kaipara Estate Nine Lakes Chardonnay/Pinot Gris 2007.
The successful topgrafting of our Pinot Noir and Semillon vines to Chardonnay in 2005, has allowed us to produce larger quantities of Chardonnay in 2007. All our wines are grown on our single vineyard in ther Kaipara Harbour.

 Kaipara Estate Syrah (Malbec/Cabernet Franc) 2009
(40% Syrah, 20% Malbec, and 20% Cabernet Franc, with smaller proportions of cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and tannat). Picked in two parcels on 13/4/09 and 27/04/09.
A lifted bouquet of dark fruits and cracked pepper with some lingering chocolate and leather. On the palate there is abundant vibrant dark plum with bright cherry notes, with earthy tones and soft tannins on the finish. 13.5% alc w/v.
 Kaipara Estate Nine Lakes Chardonnay/Pinot Gris 2007
(Chardonnay 86%, Pinot Gris 7%, Arneis 4%, Viognier 3%, Semillon 1%). This stylish 2007 vintage was hand-picked, tank fermented and made entirely with estate-grown fruit. It has a fragrant, complex bouquet with fresh, intense, peachy flavours. A great wine for drinking now or onwards. 13.0% alc w/v.
 Kaipara Estate Syrah 2004  Harvested 22 April 2004        SOLD OUT
(Syrah 94%, Grenache 4%, Viognier 2%). This wine has a deep purple colour. The bouquet initially suggests gingernut and savoury spice and develops white pepper characteristics. The palate weight is fuller than the 2003 vintage, and again shows bitter cherry and dark omega plums flavours. 13.5% alc w/v.
 Kaipara Estate Nine Lakes 2005  Harvested 9 April 2005        SOLD OUT
(Chardonnay 76%, Semillon 17%, Arneis 5%, Viognier 2%). This barrel fermented and aged wine has excellent palate weight and texture, ripe fresh stonefruit and tropical flavours and a long clean finish. Both the 2004 and 2005 vintages of this wine were described by Michael Cooper as "one of the best Auckland white wines for a long time…". 13% alc w/v.
 Kaipara Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006        SOLD OUT
(100% Sauvignon Blanc). Selected from several quality Marlborough vineyards, this is an excellent wine from a highly regarded vintage. This is a stylish wine, fruity, intense and well-structured. It has vibrant tropical fruit flavours and a long minerally dry finish.
13.0% alc w/v.
 
 Monk Road Merlot Cabernets Malbec 2003  Harvested 30 March 2003        SOLD OUT
(40% merlot, 22% cabernet sauvignon, 22% malbec, 16% cabernet franc). This is a medium bodied wine with a bouquet of plums, raspberry and spice, which is reinforced on the palate with sweetness from the oak and some regional savoury characters. The wine has grainy tannins and good palate length and continues to improve with bottle age.
12.5% alc w/v.
 Monk Road South Head Red 2003  Harvested 13 to 24 April 2003        SOLD OUT
(77% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot, 6% cabernet franc). A smoky savoury wine, in a soft and accessible style, keenly priced for everyday enjoyment. 12.5% alc w/v.