A pale, gently textured Pinot Gris shows pear, lime, peach and honeysuckle, with mineral and flinty notes giving it shape. Some bottles lean floral and rounded, others a little muted, but the wine stays fresh, lightly creamy and easy to match with tempura or roasted vegetables.

Gisborne Chardonnay comes across mellow and tropical, with pineapple, yellow apple, lemon and pear accented by butter, vanilla, almond and light oak. A slightly oily texture gives richness, while citrus acidity keeps it tidy. Pour it with roast chicken, cheese plates or creamy appetizers.

It's gorgeously aromatic on the nose, showing kiwifruit, fig, crunchy apple and lime zest characters, followed by a juicy palate that's punchy and tasty. Brilliantly expressed with loads of youthful fruit flavours, making it highly appealing. At its best: now to 2027. Score - 94. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2024)