The st-emillon cru classe of new zealand

Another pioneer of wine enthusiast who has created a legendary New Zealand wine story. Tony Molloy and his wife Petra who purchased a piece of land used to be a tranquil countryside, with only partially 4 hectares planted with four classic Bordeaux varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in the year 1980. Could be one of the oldest Bordeaux varietal planted if they have not uprooted the vine by 2014. However, the story of the first person who was first to bring back Petit Verdot into the country stays in our history.

The vineyard situated on the Hingaia Peninsula, Karaka, lies in the shelter of the Drury Hills, 30 km south of Auckland. Often the micro-climate was influenced by the Southwesterly throughout the lagoon but with Tony’s devotion to making the classic French liked St-Emilion style is suitable for his Merlot to be a cooler climate to blend with Cabernet Franc and a small percentage of other two varietals.

St Nesbit wines came with a long roll of accolade and classic status back in the years. It has proven track of the wine can last more than 20 years of cellaring. The youngest son Sam of the family is now withholding remaining library stock if you are lucky enough that you might still be able to taste a bottle vintage 1987. Otherwise will only hand-sell to the special you.