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Reviews & Accolades Gold Medal - National Wine Awards of Aotearoa NZ (Oct '22) Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - 5 Stars (96/100) It's beautifully perfumed on the nose showing dark plum, violet, thyme, clove and toasted nut characters, leading to a succulent palate that's plump and flavoursome. Superbly framed by loads of polished tannins, making it structured and persistent. From the Parkburn Vineyard. At its best: 2024 to 2036. $99.00. www.rockburn.co.nz. Sept 2022. Raymond Chan Wine Reviews - 5 Stars, 19/20 pts (95 pts) Deep, ruby-red, lighter on the rim. This has a full, broody, dark-sweet-fruited bouquet penetrating aromas...

Gold Medal, London Wine Competition March, 2023. Reviews / Accolades 95/100 - New World Premium New Zealand Selection 5 Stars - "This very refined, savoury red was estate-grown, principally at Parkburn, in the Cromwell Basin (85%), but also at Gibbston (15%). Matured for 10 months in French oak casks (33% new), it is a bright ruby, highly approachable wine, with deep, youthful cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing excellent complexity and harmony. Best drinking 2025+. $45 (A, UK, US)" - Michael Cooper, Winestate Magazine (July/Aug '22). 5 Stars, 18.5/20 pts (93 pts) - "Deep, medium ruby-red with a purple hue, lighter on...

Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews - 5 Stars, 18.5+/20 pts (94 pts) Bright, even, pale blush pink. The nose is softly full, packed with raspberry, pear, white floral and a hint of spice. Medium-light bodied, dry to taste, the wine is clean and refreshing with subtle floral and spice underlying pear, watermelon, and raspberry. The mouthfeel is crisp with a touch of creamy plushness; lively acidity flows elegantly with dusty phenolics. This is the driest Stolen Kiss to date, crisp and delicate with refreshing acidity, floral feature and a lush background of juicy fruit. Serve as an aperitif or match with sushi over the next 2-3 years.