The Millton Vineyard
The Millton Vineyard specialises in making fine Biodynamic wine from estate grown grapes sourced from single vineyards. For more than a quarter of century these grapes have been grown in the traditional manner using biodynamic techniques. This involves growing the grapes without the use of herbicide, insecticide, systemic fungicides or soluble fertilisers. It also incorporates the use of special herbal preparations and teas, as well as a deep understanding of the complex cosmic rhythms which affect these daily activities. As well these wines carry the certified organic trademark BioGro, as well as the grower ID number on the back label. In 2009 our vineyards were certified biodynamic by Demeter New Zealand. Both organisations have exacting standards which are audited to international level and meet the stringent requirements needed to participate in these specialised markets. All wines are Produced and Bottled on the Property.
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In 2012 we have again embraced a traditional treasure, taking inspiration from the Moscato d'Asti of Italy. The gentle sparkle delights the senses with tropical fruit and the first blossoms of spring as we step from antiquity into the modern era... The quintessential summer wine just to drink and reflect. Serve well chilled.
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A soft, sensual summer sipper to enjoy while we sit and wonder. There are fresh strawberry & raspberry characters with a dash of spice on the nose. Aromas to enliven your senses.
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Powerful and yet delicate, the minerality of the palate forming the basis as the waves of flavour & fresh acidity orchestrate their union and with a food friendly phenolic baseline. Perfectly balanced and incredibly more-ish.
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This wine has a ‘completeness’. It is well gathered and has harmony across the overall taste. There is an air of antiquity in this style. The bush honey and plush marzipan characters reflect ripe grapes from clay soils.
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“I don’t want a big fruit bomb nor a dark wine with blocky oak tannin. I want delicacy and subtle memory that is balanced with fine aromatic foods of flavour”
James Millton
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With aromas of fresh lime zest and fragrant gardenias, this wine is taut and vibrant in a way that will show its’ maturity over a very long period of time. Flavours of fine wool and bush honey are enhanced by cumquat and ripe bouche pear aromas with a tingling aftertaste.
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This is a full flavoured powerfully scented Gewürztraminer with deep spice layered texture, a hint of acidity and haunting tranquil savoury pucker.
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5 Stars, Bob Campbell
"Very sweet wine with honeysuckle, vanilla, honey and wild flower flavours. Nicely balanced with a smooth texture and lengthy finish. Very impressive."
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Only in a very good harvest does nature allow us to make an interesting sweet wine. Golden hued, with aromas of honey, raisins and apricots and a smoky wood character coming through from the time spent in special casks. Made in a style to keep for cellaring and will intensify in colour and depth of flavour as it gains maturity. In it's youth enjoy with fresh fruits or dried apricots and nuts. After one year it will be excellent with an apricot tart. And after a year or two a ripe blue cheese will make a delicious accompaniment. Divine.
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A wine for all the senses… made from several clones of the old & exotic grape variety, Muscat, intensely aromatic, deliciously sweet, semi-fortified and aged over several seasons, this solera has the makings of a wine of seduction, quite addictive, quite charming, quite simply, delicious.
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