Elegant and refined, the foundation Tiwha instantly captivates with a rich perfume of black forest, wet earth, exotic anise seed, fragrant wild roses, with a savoury hint of wild thyme, green olives, and dusted cocoa. Delicate yet well-structured tannin is supported by oak finesse, framing the brambly palate. Sweet yet savoury notes of black currant and dark black cherry are well balanced by a brickish minerality that flows through to the finish. Evolution from time in the glass is rewarded. Typically, some secondary character profiles will evolve after 3-4 years, while retaining fruit vibrancy.

With careful cellaring, flavours will age gracefully into more tertiary and complex characters, around 8-10 years old.
Enjoy with a wide range of food, however this wine matches exceptionally well with game, mushroom and truffle dishes. A broad array of spices can be successfully paired to the wine’s flavours – get creative and best of all, enjoy with good company.
The iconic label is the work of Chris Heaphy, a famed New Zealand artist and creator of all the Coal Pit labels.

Abv 13%