Forrest Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2005

Quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, pungent fruity flavours on the nose that spring from the glass. Tropical fruits, paw paw, mango and pineapple; berry fruit, blackcurrant, elderberry, gooseberry and aromatic herbs of rosemary, thyme and sage. The fruit intensity on the nose is mirrored on the palate with persistent flavour, full ... more

Forrest Estate Pinot Noir 2005

The Forrest Pinot Noir vines are now on average 10 years old, and are developing greater depth of fruit complexity and tannin structure as they age, balancing Wines that combine grace and generosity, when they are treated with restraint and respect. This 2005 Pinot Noir was fermented in small open-top ... more

Forrest Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007

A classic Forrest Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from some of the Wairau River Valley’s stoniest sites. Abounds with the scents of fresh herbs - thyme, sage, rosemary; together with subtle hints of blackcurrant, citrus zest, and right at the finish, passionfruit. On the palate the flavours are a kaleidoscope of ... more

Forrest Estate Gewurztraminer 2004

The 2004 Gewurztraminer will not disappoint its many devotees, delicate perfumed, rich and weighty on the palate with a gentle acid finish. Alive on the nose and in the mouth with tropical fruits lychee and rambutan, exotic spices cloves and nutmeg and just that hint of rose water. Full and ... more

Forrest Estate Riesling 2004

A pot pouri of flavours from three vineyards, it's a deliciously aromatic wine richly flavoured and zesty. Harvested with a small amount of noble rot (botrytis) adding a subtle honey aroma to a wine bursting with mandarin, apricot, pear and lemon blossom flavours. Stop-fermented in a medium/dry (14.0g/l) style its ... more

Forrest Estate Botrytised Riesling 2005

The result of all these efforts is a delicious dessert wine, lemon gold in colour with fabulous citrus aromas and an unctuous sweet palate. The nose is intensely Riesling in character; alive with the flavour of limes, mandarins, tangelos and just a hint of apricot. Whilst the palate has the ... more

Forrest Estate Chardonnay 2005

The epitome of my style of chardonnay - fresh vibrant fruit flavors, subtle oak and focused acidity. It abounds with citrus (lemon/grapefruit) and stonefruit (nectarine/white peach) flavors and that lovely yeast lees derived, oaten/toffee biscuit aroma. Soft and harmonious with excellent depth and weight on the palate, the wine will ... more

Forrest Estate Pinot Noir 2004

Instantly appealing the 2004 vintage is an attractive mulberry-hued red colour, full fruited, soft and rounded, its very drinkable. It shows excellent depth of cherry, raspberry and strawberry flavours; subtle forest floor/earthy aromas and a nicely integrated smoky oak finish. A great each way bet for drinking or medium term ... more

Forrest Estate Gewurztraminer 2005

The 2005 Gewurztraminer will not disappoint its many devotees - delicately perfumed, rich in flavours and weighty on the palate with a gentle acid finish. Alive on the nose and in the mouth with tropical fruits – lychee and rambutan, exotic spices – cloves and nutmeg, and just that hint ... more

Forrest Estate Botrytised Chenin Blanc 2003

The result of all these efforts is a luscious dessert wine, lemon green in colour, youthful yet harmonious wine, delicately scented with intensely ripe flavours of lemons, apples, apricots and just a hint of honey. It's refined rich and alluring with great length and beautiful balance on the palate. A ... more