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 Unique and distinct are two words for Kotare Wines, made with grapes from a single vineyard in Marlborough, the main wine region of New Zealand.
Kotare Wines are made by the Riversleigh Estate, started in 1998 by two friends who met while farming in Scotland. Their Kotare label honours the Maori name for the Sacred Kingfisher, a native bird attracted to Gibsons creek which runs throughout their 86 acre (35ha) vineyard in the Wairau Valley. The long, warm autumn days enjoyed there, along with cool nights and varying soil types, create the right conditions to grow grapes of the highest quality.
Sustainable New Zealand winegrowing principles are followed and Kotare Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris wines, all produced exclusively for the international market, are certified annually by the NZ Institute of Wine.
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Our People
Bruce Stapelton - Partner, Viticulturalist
Geoffrey and Belinda Sprot - Partner
Fiona Turner - Winemaker |
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Sample Tasting Notes: |
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Kotare Sauvignon Blanc 2005 |
A light bodied, dry, crisp wine with powerful gooseberry and underlying currant and nettle tones on the palate. Firm mouth-watering acidity is balanced by a full yet elegant palate with a mineral finish and flavours that linger. |
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Kotare Pinot Noir 2004 |
A medium bodied pinot noir with a soft full palate, well balanced acidity and flavours that linger. Cherry notes dominate the palate and are supported by hints of plum and redcurrant. A mixture of new and old French oak offers rich savoury notes on the palate with a full lingering finish. |
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Kotare Pinot Gris 2004 |
A medium bodied mouth filling, warm, creamy palate, showing subtle hints of almonds, pears and dried apricots with touches of spice.
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