This cult classic never lasts long. The 2019 vintage was hot and dry making this Monte a bolder style then what we’ve seen in vintages prior. On the nose are  wonderful aromas of cherry, cassis, wild berries and spicy oak. Palate shows tremendous structure, and weight with a dazzlingly long finish. A perfect wine for every occasion.
5 Stars—Winestate

Obsidian Vineyard nestles in the coastal hills of the Onetangi Valley adjacent to the northern coast of Waiheke Island. Here, small batches of wine are grown on four discrete hillsides set out in an amphitheatre-like fashion. The sheltered vines enjoy high levels of heat summation, tempered by the maritime breeze. The mineralized clay soil is rich in iron and manganese oxides, and overlays ancient weathered rock. These conditions perfectly suit the noble red and white grapes originating from the Mediterranean countries.