Eden Valley Winery Of The Year
2021 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Eden Valley Riesling Winery of the Year
2020 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Eden Valley Grenache Winery of the Year
2019 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Awards
As a family we’ve worked hard over the past 14 years to refine our collection and deliver wines that you’ll love enjoying with family and friends. Along the way we’re thrilled to have picked up some awards and recognition for our quality.
ICON WINES
WILLIAM FREDERICK SHIRAZ
2018 William Frederick Shiraz
Gold | 2022 International Wine Competition (IWC)
“Intense fruit concentration with fresh and elegant silky notes of chocolate and rich fruit. Finesse and a very long finish on this delicious wine.”
Silver | 2022 London Wine Competition
Silver | 2022 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2017 William Frederick Shiraz
Silver | 2021 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2016 William Frederick Shiraz
Double Gold | 2022 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Silver | 2020 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2015 William Frederick Shiraz
Silver | 2018 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2013 William Frederick Shiraz
Gold | 2018 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Top 10 + 4.5 Stars | NZ Dish Magazine, Best Aussie Shiraz Available in NZ Tasting, March 2022
“Nine years on from harvest and this shiraz is maturing into something rather special. “With its smoky, vanilla oak and soft, suede-like textures cloaking its toffee, coffee and dark, charred fruit notes, it’s still carrying fresh acidity and buckets of character. Such an exciting wine,” ~Yvonne Lorkin~
2012 William Frederick Shiraz
Double Gold | 2018 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Double Gold | 2016 Melbourne International Wine Competition
D.E.N RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2019 D.E.N Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Gold | 2022 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2018 D.E.N Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Gold | 2021 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Silver | 2022 International Wine Competition (IWC)
“Plenty of black fruit, both currant and berry. Floral notes with firm structure and very impressive length.”
Silver | 2022 London Wine Competition
Silver | 2021 London Wine Competition
PREMIUM WINES
JACK HARRISON SHIRAZ
2018 Jack Harrison Shiraz
Silver | 2022 International Wine Competition (IWC)
“Lovely notes of plums and herbaceous notes. Sage with silky tannins and good structure compliment the wine.”
95 Points | Winepilot – Angus Hughson
“I like the Brockenchack wines – honest and well made with plenty of personality and flavour, but I really loved this wine. It’s their best yet from where I sit! Bright deep crimson, it is a beautifully brooding and tightly knit Eden Valley Shiraz with a powerful aromatic core of blackberry, new leather and black olive fruits with peppery sage elements and well matched oak. Dry, fleshy and concentrated on the palate, there is an explosion of punchy fruit pastilles and liquorice while retaining its energy and freshness with moderate, fine tannins well integrated to provide a long, yet subtle finish. Superb Eden Valley Shiraz and great value.” ~March 2022~
95 Points | Winepilot – Ken Gargett
“Dark maroon in colour, there is real depth of flavour here. Dark berries, animal skins, warm earth, hints of chocolate, black fruits and a smoky roast meat note. Black olives and cloves follow. Firm tannins are present, good balance and excellent length. This is cracking stuff and has at least a decade ahead of it. That said, no reason you can’t enjoy it now.” ~March 2022~
Silver | 2022 London Wine Competition
Silver | 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2017 Jack Harrison Shiraz
Gold | 2021 London Wine Competition
Top 10 Shiraz | 2021 London Wine Competition
“A deep and brooding expression of Eden Valley fruit, with a rich crimson color. Excellent, superb nose of fruit and eucalyptus, as well as soft tapande. Full of luscious black and blueberry fruits, morello cherry, chocolate, truffles, and undertones of cardamom spice. Silky, soft and delicate in texture. Well resolved tannins and balancing freshness keep it very ripe and full-bodied in shape, very long finish.”
Silver | 2021 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2016 Jack Harrison Shiraz
Gold | 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
4.5 Stars | Dish Magazine NZ, Best Aussie Shiraz Available in NZ Tasting ~April 2022~
Silver | 2021 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2015 Jack Harrison Shiraz
Gold | 2020 London Wine Competition
Gold | 2019 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver | 2018 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver | 2018 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
2013 Jack Harrison Shiraz
Gold | 2018 Melbourne International Wine Competition
95 Points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“It’s gorgeously ripe and enticing on the nose showing black/purple fruit richness, vanillin oak, cake spice and mocha characters, leading to a powerfully concentrated palate exhibiting depth and density with velvety texture and loads of polished tannins. Superbly long and immensely satisfying. At its best: now to 2028.” ~April 2022~
2012 Jack Harrison Shiraz
Gold | 2016 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Silver | 2017 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2011 Jack Harrison Shiraz
Bronze | 2015 New Zealand International Wine Competition
Bronze | 2014 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
Bronze | 2013 Barossa Wine Show
2010 Jack Harrison Shiraz
Gold | 2017 New Zealand International Wine Competition
Silver | 2014 Barossa Wine Show
93 Points | Mike Bennie, Wine Business Magazine
““From a single Eden Valley Vineyard. Spends 18 months in oak then two years in bottle before release. Power and mellowness hand in hand. Black current and inky plum fruit character with smooth nougat tinged oak lending a hand. Drips from the palate with richness, finishes with sinewy tannins.”
MEGAN JANE GRENACHE
2020 Megan Jane Grenache
Double Gold | 2022 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2019 Megan Jane Grenache
Gold | 2021 Melbourne International Wine Competition
94 Points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“It’s splendidly ripe and inviting on the nose showing dark plum, cured meat, dried herb and a hint of leather notes, followed by a supple palate displaying succulent fruit flavours with smooth rounded mouthfeel. Silky and flavoursome with an attractive spicy finish. At its best: now to 2027.” ~April 2022~
91 Points | National Liquor News Pinot Noir Tasting ~April 2021~
93 Points | Winepilot – Ken Gargett
“A Grenache which has attracted positive attention in various wine shows, this is named after a member of their team. It is the third release of Grenache for the winery, all from a single vineyard in the Eden Valley, and crafted by winemaker Joanne Irvine (daughter of winemaking royalty, James Irvine). The yields with this vintage were lower than average, resulting in wines of serious concentration. Crimson/purple in colour, this was my favourite of the releases, a really well made, delicious Grenache. Nose of raspberries, bergamot, dry herbs, red cherries and florals. Balanced, with excellent focus and serious length through to very fine tannins, all backed by underlying acidity. A delicious, juicy example of Grenache that drinks beautifully now and should age well for another 6-8 years. Their suggestion is that if the day warrants it, 30 minutes in the fridge will assist, is not out of place. Drink to 2029.“
2018 Megan Jane Grenache
Silver | 2020 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Silver | 2020 New Zealand International Wine Competition
2017 Megan Jane Grenache
Eden Valley Grenache Winery Of The Year | 2019 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Gold | 2019 Melbourne International Wine Competition
90 Points | Drinks Trade Magazine, Grenache Tasting Panel ~March 2019~
“Cherries, earth, thyme, sweetness and acid core. Very appealing.”
HARE HUNTER PINOT NOIR
2019 Hare Hunter Pinot Noir
Gold | 2022 London Wine Competition
96 Points | Drinks Trade Magazine, Australia
“A little basket of forest berries. It stays savoury, which is its drawcard. Oak is there, but mucking in rather than standing out, complex and satisfying.” ~Charlie Simpson~
2018 Hare Hunter Pinot Noir
Silver | 2021 Melbourne International Wine Competition
93 Points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“Seductively styled and complex, showing dark berry, thyme, toasted almond and earthy mushroom aromas on the nose. The elegantly weighted palate delivers silky flow and rounded mouthfeel, beautifully complemented by savoury nuances, leading to a lengthy structured finish. At its best: now to 2028.” ~April 2022~
93 Points | WineFolio – David Walker Bell
“A bright medium-depth ruby in the glass. Lovely nose, filled with savoury notes of mushroom, beetroot and mocha, alongside some succulent blackberry, damson, blood orange and red cherry. A youthful, balsamic, juiciness to the palate – a little lighter in tone than the nose suggests. The fruit has a bounce and pop of ripeness, which is a foil to the savoury, peaty elements and the supple, dry, tannins. A moderate acidity keeps things moving, and the rounded, silken texture enriches the back of the palate. Powerful, perfumed and well-balanced – a well made, elegant yet vibrant expression.” ~November 2022~
91 Points | National Liquor News Pinot Noir Tasting ~April 2021~
“Elegant and restrained. Earthy beetroot, sweet sour, five spice. Long finish.” ~Michael Mcintosh~
90 Points | Winepilot – Ken Gargett
“A soft red colour with sappy aromatics. Soft brambles, raspberries, bay leaves, red cherries, some earthy notes, coffee grinds and tobacco leaf. A Pinot with good focus, there is line and impressive length, fine tannins and juicy acidity. The acidity really works with that sappiness. Drink to 2026.”
Bronze | 2020 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Bronze | 2020 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Bronze | 2020 New Zealand International Wine Competition
2017 Hare Hunter Pinot Noir
Gold | 2019 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Silver | 2019 New Zealand International Wine Show
Silver | 2018 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
Silver | 2018 San Francisco International International Wine Competition
CHARLI JAYE CHARDONNAY
2019 Charli Jaye Chardonnay
Gold | 2022 London Wine Competition
Silver | 2022 International Wine Challenge (IWC)
94 Points | Winepilot – Ken Gargett
“Colour is gold and straw. A lovely aromatic nose with good oak integration. Stonefruit, nutmeg and ginger here. Some tropical touches. Those who don’t mind a touch of oak, and there are plenty of fans of that style out there, will love this riper style. Richly flavoured and stonefruit notes really emerge on the palate with orange rind and quince. Quite delicious. Drink over the next two to three years. Really enjoyed this. Would make a terrific match for a richer seafood dish.” ~March 2022~
92 Points | Winepilot – Angus Hughson
“Bright pale straw in colour, this is a well composed cooler climate Chardonnay that is quite floral in character with layers of ripe nectarine and melon aromas wound up in a cloak of cashew barrel ferment and oak maturation – all well integrated. It’s a tangy little number too with upfront impact thanks to that juicy acidity; layers of tinned peach fruit and spicy oak coming together to deliver what is a top-knotch version of Eden Valley Chardonnay.” ~March 2022~
2018 Charli Jaye Chardonnay
Gold | 2020 Melbourne International Wine Competition
94 Points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“It’s stylish and complex on the nose showing apricot, fig, vanillin oak, popcorn and subtle spice aromas, followed by a beautifully weighted palate displaying expansive mouthfeel backed by bright acidity. Generous yet refined and poised with a persistent silky finish. At its best: now to 2027.” ~April 2022~
93 Points | National Liquor News ~March 2021 Tasting~
“Deliciously moreish. Complex butterscotch and vanilla, silky over generous citrus flavours. Finishes clean and refreshing, ready for a second sip.” ~Michael Mcintosh~
2017 Charli Jaye Chardonnay
Silver | 2022 London Wine Competition
Silver | 2019 San Francisco International Wine Competition
91 Points | National Liquor News ~March 2020 Tasting~
“Cheesecake on the nose. Very unique flavours. Palate is very bright and acidic. Cool climate is where Chardonnay seems to be finding its home.”
2016 Charli Jaye Chardonnay
Silver | 2018 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2015 Charli Jaye Chardonnay
Top 20 Premium Chardonnays | Drinks Magazine ~April/May 2016 Tasting~
MISS BRONTE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2019 Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver | 2022 London Wine Competition
Silver | 2022 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2018 Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver | 2021 London Wine Competition
Silver | 2020 San Francisco International Wine Competition
92 Points | Winestate Magazine – Eden Valley Regional Tasting
92 Points | Winepilot – Ken Gargett
“From a single vineyard planted in 2012 in the Eden Valley, this is named after the family’s eldest granddaughter, Bronte. It has done extremely well in wine shows around the world. Cracking value for a wine which will easily sail through a decade in the cellar. Dark purple in colour; the aromas are a blend of cassis, plums, blackberries, dark chocolate, cigar box, spices and black olives. There is some oak evident but the integration is good and progressing well. Good balance and excellent length, right through to the firm but satiny tannins. Like most of the wines in this release, a highlight is good fruit focus. Drinking this now is fine, but it will age and improve over the next six to ten years. Drink to 2031.
Bronze | 2020 New Zealand International Wine Competition
Bronze | 2020 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2017 Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver | 2019 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
Silver | 2019 New Zealand International Wine Competition
93 Points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“This is beautifully styled and fruited, showing blackcurrant, spiced cherry, green olive and roasted nut aromas. The concentrated palate delivers juicy flavours with fine texture and polished tannins, making it sturdy and harmonious at the same time. At its best: now to 2030.” ~April 2022~
2016 Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver | 2018 Melbourne International Wine Competition
CORE WINES
ZIP LINE SHIRAZ
2019 Zip Line Shiraz
Silver | 2022 International Wine Competition (IWC)
Silver | 2022 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2018 Zip Line Shiraz
93 Points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“Upfront and fabulously lifted with Black Doris plum, blackberry, toasted almond and dark chocolate notes, it’s generous and flavoursome in the mouth offering plump mouthfeel and fleshy texture, making it delightfully drinkable. At its best: now to 2030.” ~April 2022~
Silver | 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver | 2021 London Wine Competition
Top 10 + 4.5 Stars | NZ Dish Magazine – Best Aussie Shiraz in NZ Tasting ~March 2022~
“With its sweet vanillin oak, dark berry intensity, tobacco and roast plum complexity, this shiraz impressed straight away. “Fresh, lovely palate weight and very, very well made,” noted Cameron. “With berry blossoms on the nose, a gently plump, plummy palate and tannins prickling under your front lip, it’s rather fabulous.” ageed Yvonne Lorkin.
91 Points | Winepilot – Ken Gargett
“From a single vineyard in the Eden Valley, this is an opaque black/purple in colour. The nose, coiled and intense, gives up plums, black cherries, chocolate, coffee beans and mocha. The palate adds leather and cloves and, towards the finish, some sour cherries. Good acidity, focus and length, this wine has a good decade or more ahead of it and while pleasing now, is going to get considerably better. Richly flavoured, this is a fine Barossa Shiraz. Drink to 2034.”
91 Points | National Liquor News ~September 2021 tasting~
“Medium bodied with classic Syrah style flavours of dark fruit and white pepper. Good use of oak gives vanilla licks and comlexing spice. Well crafted.” ~Michael Mcintosh~
Yvonne Lorkin | Review
“Here in Kiwiland we call a ‘zip line’ a ‘flying fox’ because we all feel a bit foxier when we’re hurtling at speed hanging from a wire contraption with certain death or disability resulting if we let go right? Nothing sexier. Except perhaps this wine. Spicy, sultana cake aromatics envelop the nose, followed by a rich, warming, woolly mouthfeel. It’s an exotic-yet-home-comfort example that’ll reward anyone praying for blackcurrant, pepper, eucalypt and cocoa in their sipping. Lush and lovely when savoured with old-fashioned, peppery Shepherd’s Pie.”
Bronze | 2021 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Bronze | 2021 New World Wine Awards, NZ
Bronze | 2020 New Zealand International Wine Competition
2017 Zip Line Shiraz
Gold | 2019 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Gold | 2019 New Zealand International Wine Competition
Silver | 2020 London Wine Competition
2016 Zip Line Shiraz
Silver | 2018 Melbourne International Wine Competition
5 Stars | Best Buy | Top 5 | NZ Cuisine Magazine ~Australian Shiraz Tasting, July 2019~
2015 Zip Line Shiraz
Bronze | 2017 New Zealand International Wine Competition
Top 30 Australian Shiraz | Top 10 South Australian Shiraz | Drinks Magazine ~Australian Shiraz Tasting, Feb/Marh 2017~
“An excellent wine with sweet plum jam aromas and soft, round, mouth-watering fruit flavours and a touch of spice. Very well made and balanced.”
4 Stars | Best Buy | NZ Cuisine Magazine ~NZ & Australian Shiraz Tasting, July 2017~
2014 Zip Line Shiraz
Bronze | 2016 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2013 Zip Line Shiraz
Bronze | 2015 Australian Cool Climate Wine Show
Bronze | 2015 Barossa Wine Show
2012 Zip Line Shiraz
Bronze | 2012 Barossa Wine Show
Bronze | 2012 Royal Queensland Wine Show
Bronze | 2013 Barossa Wine Show
GREAT SCOTT SPARKLING SHIRZ
NV Great Scott Sparkling Shiraz
92 Points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“Fruit forward and beautifully fragrant, the bouquet shows black/blueberry, dark cocoa, warm spice and rich floral aromas, followed by a succulent palate offering subtle sweetness and velvety texture. Approachable and immediately appealing.” ~April 2022~
92 Points | Winepilot – Ken Gargett
“This delicious ‘spurgles’ (sparkling Shiraz) has been made as a tribute to Scott Pollock, a beloved member of the family and son-in-law to the owners, Trevor and Marilyn Harch. This was apparently a style much loved by Scott and one suspects that he would have been very happy with this wine. Made from Eden Valley fruit, sourced from a single vineyard, this is excellent value for the style. It opens with exploding pink foam before subsiding into a lovely crimson note. Hedonistic and plush, there are alluring notes of plums, ripe cherries, dark chocolate, cloves, leather, blackcurrants and red currants; ripe and full-flavoured. There is excellent length here, and balance. Normally, these have reasonable levels of sweetness but here, although there appears to be pleasing fruit sweetness, the fermentation is close to dry. It works. Has been stoppered with a crown seal – expect to see more of this. Drink to 2026.“
91 Points | National Liquor News ~Sparkling Tasting, January 2022~
“Good balance. Great fruits and structure. Dark and brooding. If you like sparkling reds, you’ll love this.” ~Geoff Bollom~
Bronze | 2017 New Zealand International Wine Competition
MACKENZIE WILLIAM 1896 RIESLING
2022 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling
Silver | 2022 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2021 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling
94 Points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“Fabulously elegant and delicately fragrant, showing lime/lemon zest, Granny Smith apple and floral aromas, leading to a linear palate that’s juicy and beautifully focused. Wonderfully structured by firm acidity, finishing impressively long and mouth-watering. At its best: 2023 to 2033.” ~April 2022~
Silver | 2021 Melbourne International Wine Competition
92 Points | Winepilot – Jeni Port
“Eden Valley is a celebrated region for riesling. The high, cool hills deliver a particularly individual style. It’s like a big bouquet of flowers arrived in the glass. Mackenzie William has it and then some; apple blossom, jasmine, citrus, lime and orchard aromatics lead the way. It captures the essence of Spring. There’s a wine tasting term that succinctly sums up one of the big attractions of Eden Valley riesling – line and length. It indicates a strong, structural line of acidity, not hard or aggressive but naturally endowed that provides the tension between fruit and acidity that drives the wine long. It’s here in this wine, and together with the aromatics, the fineness of citrus fruit – but it’s early days, still in building mode, Mackenzie William can look forward to a fruitful, long life in the bottle. Drink to 2030.”
2020 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling
Eden Valley Riesling Winery Of They Year | 2020 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Gold | 2020 Melbourne International Wine Competition
94 Points | National Liquor News Riesling Tasting ~January 2021~
“Delicious, grapey sweetness meets sherbet zest. Long, juicy and great potential.” ~Michael Park~
Silver | 2020 New Zealand International Wine Show
2018 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling
Silver | 2018 Melbourne International Wine Competition
2017 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling
5 Stars | The 3 Wines Men
“After meeting the team @brockenchackwines recently I was blown away with how advanced their wines were. In particular the 2017 Mackenzie William 1869 Riesling. You’d be hard pressed to guess that this was a 2017 Riesling. It doesn’t have that acidic and citric sharpness that was expected, and that’s just one reason I love it. More lemon than lime, balanced nectarines and a nice little flinty finish. The most amazing thing about this cracking wine is that as well as it is right now, it’s only going to get better for the next 10+ years. Oh and if you think the name is a little different read the story on the website. It’s why I love family produced wines. All blood, sweat and cheers.”
Silver | 2019 New Zealand International Wine Show
2016 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling
Silver | 2018 New Zealand International Wine Show
Bronze | 2016 Melbourne International Wine Competition
Bronze | 2016 Barossa Wine Show
2015 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling
Silver | 2015 Perth Royal Wine Show
Bronze | 2015 Australian Cool Climate Wine Show
The Adelaide Advertiser | Review ~July 2015~
“There’s always a great deal of interest in how the new vintage Rieslings express their range of florals and citrus flavours. Here we are immediately in pretty perfumed talc territory, white blossoms as well as well-sculpted, tight apple and lemon-like flavours – with what’s increasingly looking like a vintage-specific softer and fleshier acidity. There’s also a refreshing lemon ice-block-like feel.”
The Wine Wankers | Review ~July 2015~
“A quality Eden Valley Riesling by the boutique small batch producer Brockenchack. Dry but aromatic with lovely fruit intensity driving home at the end of each sip. Would be perfect with roast pork and apple sauce. Yum!”
2014 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling
Bronze | 2014 Barossa Wine Show
2013 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling
Silver | 2013 Barossa Wine Show
2012 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling
Silver | 2013 Barossa Wine Show
2011 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling
Gold | 2011 Barossa Wine Show
Hot 100 | Adelaide Review Hot 100 List for 2011
TRU-SO ROSÉ
2021 Tru-Su Rose
93 Points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“This is brightly expressed and instantly appealing with ripe nectarine, red apple and floral aromas with a hint of sweet raspberry. The palate light and vibrant displaying juicy fruit flavours together with crisp acidity, finishing lingering and refreshing. At its best: now to 2023.” ~April 2022~
2020 Tru-Su Rose
Silver | 2020 New Zealand International Wine Show
2018 Tru-Su Rose
Silver | 2018 New Zealand International Wine Show
2017 Tru-Su Rose
Gold | 2017 New Zealand International Wine Show
2016 Tru-Su Rose
90 Points | Mike Bennie, Wine Business Magazine
“Crowd-pleasing kind of wine here, and it’s set around a sweet-fruit strawberries-and-cream feel. The perfume shows exactly that, while the palate is strawberry kissed but perks up with a zingy finish. Worth a visit.“
2015 Tru-Su Rose
Bronze | 2015 Australian Cool Climate Wine Show
Bronze | 2015 Barossa Wine Show
2011 Tru-Su Rose
Silver | 2011 Barossa Wine Show
ON POINT PINOT GRIGIO
2021 On Point Pinot Grigio
94 Points | Winestate Magazine
Silver | 2021 Melbourne International Wine Competition
92 Points | Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“Elegant and charming with apricot, green pear, dried grass and white floral aromas, it’s finely textured in the mouth displaying bright fruit flavours backed by crisp acidity, finishing lingering and delightfully tasty. At its best: now to 2024.” ~April 2022~
90 Points | Winepilot – Jen Port
“Cue approaching summer days and lazy afternoons with a glass of…well, you can connect the dots with quite a number of smart, well-priced wines out there. On Point pinot grigio definitely belongs in such company. The $20 price tag is more than attractive, so, too, the wine’s strong varietal presence in the glass. Textbook Grigio fresh-cut apple and pear, with an arresting thread of saline and rock pool aromas. Plenty of refreshing crunchy acidity in the glass will satisfy during those lazy afternoons in the sun. Flavours are clean, persistent and there’s even a light, textural mouthfeel running across the palate. Grigio fulfils its role nicely. A tidy wine for summer days ahead. Drink to 2024.”
Bronze | 2021 New World Wine Awards, NZ
Yvonne Lorkin | Review
“It might say ‘pinot grigio’ on the label, but don’t go a-thinkin’ it’s going to be raspy and lean like a lot of them. To us, the On Point is absolutely that. It’s dry, sure, but also totally delicious and generous in our book. Ultra-juicy and bursting with baked apple and nashi, it reflects what the cooler Eden Valley subregion is capable of. Cleansing, succulent, and dangerously drinkable, it’s refreshing, roaring with flavour, softly spiced, and super sexy with roast pumpkin and herb salad.” ~Yvonne Lorkin~