12-Dec-2018
Returning from overseas, Royce and Sue McKean established substantially sized vineyards in the Waipara Valley in North Canterbury, then in the Upper Wairau Valley in Marlborough to become contract winegrowers. However it did not take long before the lure of having their own label became manifest, and they launched Tiki Wine and Vineyards with their first vintage in 2009. Based in Christchurch, I feel that the Waipara wines of their range is close to their hearts! Here, I review the new release 2018 Tiki ‘Estate’ Waipara Pinot Noir. I can only think that such a new release, no matter how drinkable it is, will benefit from some time in bottle before broaching. www.tikiwine.com
