2021 Impression Red
Vintage
2021 was another classic warm Hawke's Bay summer. Warm spring temperatures kick started the season early which continued into the summer resulting in a very early start to the harvest. Warm sunny settled weather with cool nights provided ideal ripening conditions for the Bordeaux Reds and no pressure to pick.
Vineyards
Bridge Pa & Gravels Hawke’s Bay.
pH 3.79
TA 5.5
Alc 13.5% v/v.
Reviews
91/100 - The Real Review - Bob Campbell - Master of Wine
2020 Impression Red
Vintage
2020 was warm, long and dry with cool nights resulting in wines of real depth, richness, character and excellent cellaring potential.
Vineyards
Apex, Bridge Pa, Hawke’s Bay.
pH 3.7
TA 5.8
Alc 13.5% v/v.
Reviews
95/100 - Cameron Douglas - Master Sommelier
94/100 - The Real Review - Bob Campbell - Master of Wine
2019 Impression Red
Vintage
2019 Spring started off wet with the following months finishing warm dry and cool. End of March into April was very warm bringing the Bordeaux Reds into optimum ripeness.
Vineyards
Apex, Bridge Pa, Hawke’s Bay.
pH 3.62
TA 5.8
Alc 13.5% v/v.
Reviews
4.5 STARS - 2019 Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines - Wine Writer - Michael Cooper
89/100 - The Real Review - Bob Campbell - Master of Wine
2018 Impression Red
Vintage
2018 growing season started very warm and dry ending in a very hot summer producing concentrated, aromatic reds.
Vineyards
Apex, Bridge Pa, Hawke’s Bay.
pH 3.62
TA 5.8
Alc 13.5% v/v.
Reviews
4.5 STARS - 2019 Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines - Wine Writer - Michael Cooper
92/100 - The Real Review - Bob Campbell - Master of Wine
2017 Impression Red
Vintage
The 2017 season began as an ideal growing season. Moderate temperatures during spring with minimal frost risk and good flowering led to an extremely dry summer. Above average temperatures in January and February ensured we were on track for a great vintage. March, April and May brought unsettled weather with high humidity and heavy rainfall posing many challenges.
Vineyards
Apex, Bridge Pa, Hawke’s Bay.
pH 3.65
TA 6.5
Alc 13.5% v/v.
Reviews
4.5 STARS - 2019 Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines - Wine Writer - Michael Cooper
92/100 - The Real Review - Bob Campbell - Master of Wine
2016 Impression Red
Vintage
The 2016 growing season in Hawke’s Bay was slow to start, with a cool, late Spring. The Summer that followed brought consistently warm days from January through to March which meant the vines caught up and vintage although later was back on track. The Bordeaux Reds from this vintage are very approachable at a young age, exhibiting soft, rich, dark fruits and lovely structure and depth.
Vineyards
Gimblett Road, Bridge Pa, Hawke’s Bay.
pH 3.65
TA 6.5
Alc 13.5% v/v.
Reviews
4.5 STARS - 2019 Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines - Wine Writer - Michael Cooper
2015 Impression Red
Vintage
The 2015 growing season in Hawke’s Bay was cooler, resulting in longer hang time. The resulting wines show evidence of a cooler growing season with fresh acidity and vibrant redder fruit tones.
Vineyards
Gimblett Road, Bridge Pa, Hawke’s Bay
pH 3.65
TA 6.5g/l
Alc 13.5 %v/v
Reviews
4 STARS Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines Michael Cooper
2014 Impression Red
Vintage
The 2014 vintage in Hawke’s Bay was a very warm growing season following hot on the heels of the excellent 2013 vintage. Consistently warm temperatures were experienced from budburst through to ripening.
The resulting wines show beautiful approachability, depth and richness at an early age.
Vineyards
Gimblett Road, Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay.
pH 3.65
TA 6.5g/l
Alc 13.5 %v/v
Reviews
4 STARS – Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines - Wine Writer - Michael Cooper
2012 Impression Red
Vintage
The 2012 vintage in Hawkes Bay was a very cool, wet, growing season, one of the most challenging, signifying the need for meticulous canopy management to ensure optimum physiological ripeness.
Vineyards
Gimblett Road, Hawke’s Bay
pH 3.65
TA 6.6g/l
Alc 13.5 %v/v
Reviews
4 STARS – Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines - Wine Writer - Michael Cooper
