Grapes were harvested from the Ormond Hills Vineyard in Gisborne on March 19. The buildup of warm days and cool nights ensured a long ripening of the grapes to ensure concentrated flavors. Cool fermentation over 2-3 weeks was rewarded with an excellent balance between dominant fruit sweetness and zippy acidity. Concentrated stone fruit flavors of peaches, nectarines, and apricots combine with more exotic tangelos and even almonds in this intensely concentrated wine style. All this is balanced with natural acidity to keep the wine lithe and refreshing. This wine represents excellent value for its style and has immediate appeal. Superb with fruit desserts such as lemon tart; also cheeses. Or, great as an aperitif.