Elegant Viognier here. It eschews the upfront style the variety is often made in, offering for a more toned down, understated expression. There’s still lovely apricot and lemon curd notes, with creamy texture and a super fresh, dry finish. Fruit comes from a small block on the Hopesgrove organic estate.

Having been enamoured with Hawkes Bay on a visit from the States, the Koopman family decided to move to the region, and planted vines at their Pakipaki property in 2005. Since then, Pieter Koopman has cemented himself as one of the go-to winemakers in the region. They’re guided by organic and biodynamic practices in the vineyard. With daughter Annabelle, and her Belgium partner Bart now on board, as well as classically framed styles, they're released a light and alternative take on estate grown Syrah.