02-May-2012
Karikari Estate, the most northerly vineyard and winery produces big, hearty wines that have won them many fans. Winemaker Ben Dugdale has reined in the exuberance and size to a managed robustness that has proportion and balance. The wines remain serious and mouthfilling, rather than ‘larger than life' and quality is continuing to raise the bar for all winegrowers north of Auckland. A selection of Karkari's more interesting 2010 releases are reviewed here. www.karikariestate.co.nz