Frenchmans Hill Blood Creek 8, 2013 Waiheke Dry Riesling The pale mottled clay/clay loam

The pale mottled clay/clay loam layer indicates that a large degree of leaching and periodic waterlogging has occurred

This harmonious blend of seemingly disparate flavors might seem a bit surprising

vanilla and sugar

We have chosen not to chill filter this spirit in order to retain its full flavour

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Frenchmans Hill Blood Creek 8, 2013 Waiheke Dry Riesling The pale mottled clay/clay loam100% Waiheke coastal single site The 8 Vineyard". Cabernet blend of all 8 varieties grown at Frenchmans Hill. This is a nod to the great First Growth blends of Bordeaux where Luc studied. Blend cabernet sauvignon, 36%, merlot 17%, petit verdot 15. 5%,cabernet franc 8. 5%, tannat 8. 5%, syrah 8%, viognier 3. 5%, kolor 3%, 16 months 100% new french barriques. Unfined and minimally filtered. This wine is a tribute to Luc's grandmother Marthe the 13th