Text Box: Our label name San Hill was the local name used for the Pukeora Sanatorium site on which our vines now grow. For details on the vintages of wines currently available and to see what is so special about our wine, view our Hillside Vineyard page. San Hill wines are handmade in our Boutique Winery at Pukeora Estate. The first vintage of Pukeora Estate grapes was produced in 2004 by our previous winemaker Michael Bennett. Subsequent vintages have been made by Max Annabell. To purchase wine by mail order, either fill out the order form on line, email us your requirements or order by telephone/fax. Tastings and sales are welcome in person at almost any time. We suggest you phone or email first to arrange a suitable time. Text Box: Wine Cellar Door Sales Text Box: Our wine, handmade from grapes grown on our limestone hills, is released under our San Hill label and is available from cellar door or by mail order... San Hill Bottle, Pukeora Estate

Chardonnnay 2006  Cellar door price $14    (RRP $NZ 16.95)         Case=$151

A classic style of chardonnay showing hints of vanilla with citrus fruit on the nose followed by crisp citrus flavours with a long finish.

Crafted in our boutique winery from our hand picked grapes, crushed, soaked on skins overnight, pressed then cold settled, fermented in stainless steel tanks with partial malolactic fermentation, 40% aged 6 months in French oak barriques.

Cellar up to 5 years.   Alc 13.2% Vol

 

Pinot Noir 2006      Cellar door price $22         (RRP $NZ 24.95)         Case=$237

The 2006 pinot noir has deep colour, ripe spicey fruit on the nose followed by plum/raspberry/strawberry flavours with a complex intensity and a lingering acidity to finish.

Crafted in our boutique winery from our hand picked grapes, destemmed, transferred by hand to open vats for hand plunging during fermentation, hand transferred to press, pressed, then aged 9 months in French oak barriques.

Cellar up to 5 years.   Alc 13.9% Vol     

Bronze Medal: Bragato Wine Awards 2007

Bronze Medal: Hawke’s Bay A&P Wine Awards 2007

 

“The Benches” Red  2006 Cellar door price $18(RRP  $NZ 19.95)     Case=$194

This year’s The Benches is a full bodied blend of merlot (62%), cabernet sauvignon 20%), malbec (12%) and syrah (6%). The wine shows Christmas cake, vanilla and blackcurrants on the nose leading to a rich mouthful of  currants, warm spice and supple tannins.

The wine is crafted in our boutique winery from our hand picked grapes, crushed,  fermented in stainless steel with periodic pumping over to ensure good extraction, then aged for 12 months in new and seasoned oak barriques.

Cellar up to 5 years.        Alc. 13.3% Vol

Bronze Medal: Royal Easter Show 2008

 

Soon to come (Due for release Sep 2008)

Pinot Noir 2007

Chardonnay 2007

Pinot Gris 2008
Text Box: San Hill Wine Profile Text Box: All wines are in 750ml bottles unless specified. Prices are per bottle (inclusive of GST, excl Freight). Freight prices are in addition to the wine cost. Mixed cases are welcome but price is per bottle price. San Hill Label, Pukeora Estate

Estate Grown Label