• Nutty oak
• Golden peach
• Roasted hazelnut
• Generous finish

"This is immediately appealing on the nose with golden peach, mango, pineapple and roasted hazelnut aromas, followed by a delectably expressed palate offering creamy texture backed by refreshing acidity. Upfront and flavoursome with a lengthy generous finish. A blend of grapes from Marlborough (75%) & Hawke's Bay (25%). At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Bright, fresh, youthful and textured wine with aromas and flavours of fresh peaches and red apples. There’s a seam of vanilla and fine lees for dreadth and textures, complexity and charm. Dry, medium+ weighted with a core of citrus then stone fruits, some spice and satin texture. Balanced, well made and ready to dring from late 2024 through 2028" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2024

"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is vibrant with bright fruit aromas of citrus, pear, nectarine, toast and roasted nut details. Medium-full bodied, aromas of grapefruit, pear and peels melded with nectarine, delicate spice and almond. The creamy mouthfeel is packed with juicy fruit. Fine phenolic floats on a fresh, salivating acid line, an enticing interplay of fresh acidity and creaminess" Candice Chow, Candice Wine Chat, Jun 2024

Vibrant yellow with pale golden hues. The aroma is exotic with grilled peach and nectarine along with hints of nashi pear and tropical fruits, along with delicate nuances of white flowers and oak spices. The palate is full and richly layered on entry with mouth-filling flavours of ripe stone fruit, red apple and sweet mandarin. There are lovely spicy nuances and sassy freshness on the finish with lingering nutty oak complexity. Will cellar well for 3-4 years.

Hawke’s Bays devastating Cyclone Gabrielle in March 2023 resulted in significant loss of the grape crop. Our wonderful colleagues in Marlborough willingly came to our rescue, and we enjoyed a brilliant vintage with excellent grape growing conditions. Pristine fruit was harvested for our beloved Fat & Sassy. A blend of 75% Marlborough and 25% Hawke’s Bay, this wine retains our signature style of being Fat…& Sassy.