Located within the Wairarapa Valley of Martinborough, the region is cooler & drier than any other on the North Isl&, & like Marlborough across the Cook Strait, it is exposed to cold winds that funnel in from the southern ocean. Aged on the `lees` for 5 months the wine shows aromas of grapefruit & sweet melon along with mineral & yeasty notes. Medium bodied on the palate with beautiful balance & a long lasting finish.