Our Wine

THE LOST RABBIT PINOT GRIS WAITAKI VALLEY 2020

Our Pinot Gris is concentrated and perfumed on the nose with nashi pear and spice notes. The cool Waitaki climate shines through with intense ripe citrus and mouth-watering freshness. A hint of fruit sweetness balances the crisp fruit and flows through to clean, long finish.

The perfect summer wine this Pinot Gris will pair with a versatile array of foods including spicy Asian cuisine and barbecued white meats.

93 points, 5 stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Wonderfully ripe and beautifully fragrant, the wine shows mango, poached pear, mixed spice and rich floral aromas on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate that’s supple and fleshy. It’s upfront and splendidly flavoursome with a lengthy delicious finish. At its best: now to 2022.

Alc 14% Vol. 750ml
Approx. 8.3 standard drinks.
Contains sulphites.
Vegan friendly

THE LOST RABBIT PINOT NOIR ROSÉ CENTRAL OTAGO 2020

A classic Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosé nose of strawberries and cream. Bursting with fruit intensity this Rosé is packed with strawberry, crunchy apricot and ripe stone fruit flavours. A Rosé made for instant enjoyment, the length and fruit weight reflect the quality of fruit used to craft this perfect summer wine. Serve well chilled on a hot summer’s day.

This wine is a great match with salmon and lightly spiced dishes.

93 Points, 5 Stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

It’s immediately appealing on the nose showing raspberry, Granny Smith apple, nectarine and lemon zest aromas. The palate delivers excellent fruit intensity backed by fine texture and crisp acidity, finishing long and delightfully mouth-watering. At its best: now to 2022.

Alc 13.5% vol. 750ml – Approx 8 standard drinks.
Contains sulphites.
Vegan friendly

THE LOST RABBIT CHARDONNAY HAWKES BAY 2019

Our single vineyard oaked Chardonnay has an inviting bouquet of wild flowers and fresh figs and hazelnut leading seamlessly into mouth filling fresh white stone fruit and nutty flavours, The palate has wonderful texture , balance and poise: finishing with subtle citrus and brioche notes. Delicious, balanced and long.

This wine is a great match for grilled or smoked white meats.

93 Points, 5 Stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

It’s delightfully fruited and attractively fragrant, showing apricot, fig, nougat and hazelnut characters, leading to a beautifully rounded palate that’s succulent and creamy. The wine offers lovely balance and harmony with plenty of tasty flavours. At its best: now to 2023.

Alc 13.2% vol. 750ml – Approx 7.8 standard drinks.
Contains sulphites. Fined with milk products.

THE LOST RABBIT PINOT NOIR CENTRAL OTAGO 2019

Our Pinot Noir has an expressive nose of blackberry, boysenberry, violet and dried herb, the palate has a lovely fresh energy with bright fruit and soft tannins, leaving a long smooth concentrated fruit finish.

This wine is a great match for red meats and hearty dishes.

90 Points, 4.5 Stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Youthfully charming and perfumed, the bouquet shows sweet cherry, strawberry, floral and subtle spice characters. It’s mellow and supple on the palate, offering bright fruit flavours with silky mouthfeel and polished tannins, leading to a lengthy smooth finish. Friendly and delightfully drinkable. At its best: now to 2024.

Alc 13.3% vol. 750ml – Approx 8.3 standard drinks.
Contains sulphites.
Vegan friendly

THE LOST RABBIT SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH 2020

Our Sauvignon Blanc has characters of elderflower, guava, white currant, lemongrass, and passionfruit coupled with lovely ripe tropicals. These follow through to the palate – which is fine and soft with vibrant freshy fruit and great texture balanced by a ripe juicy acidity and lingering minerality.

This wine pairs beautifully with seafood and pasta dishes

90 Points, 4.5 Stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Bright and fresh, the inviting bouquet shows green rockmelon, feijoa and lime peel aromas, followed by a fabulously tasty palate that’s juicy and lingering. It’s pristine and flavoursome with a lengthy crisp finish. At its best: now to 2022.

Alc 13.5% vol. 750ml – Approx 8.3 standard drinks.
Contains sulphites.
Vegan friendly

THE LOST RABBIT SPECIAL RESERVE PINOT NOIR 2019

Our Central Otago Special Reserve Pinot Noir has all the hallmarks this world famous region has become famous for. The aroma is intense with dark summer berries and a hint of smoke. On the palete there is a weighty mix of sweet fruit , dark woody notes and beautiful structure. This all leads to an endless, clean finish that is balanced by equal parts fruit and oak.

Enjoy with roast beef, scotch fillet or bold savoury dishes.

94 Points, 5 Stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Offering dark fruit richness with toasted spice, game, almond and mushroom nuances on the nose, the wine displays excellent weight and intensity together with silky texture and fine chalky tannins, leading to a lengthy engaging finish. Stylish and splendidly flavoursome. At its best: now to 2025.

Alc 13.6% vol. 750ml – Approx 8 standard drinks.
Contains sulphites.
Vegan friendly

THE LOST RABBIT METHODE TRADITIONNELLE NV

Made using the same techniques employed by the great sparkling wine producers of the world, this Methode Traditionnelle is hand crafted in the Hawkes Bay. A blend of three different grapes; Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay with each variety imparting its influence on the final blend.

As a Non Vintage (NV) wines it means the taste and flavour profile will be consistent regardless of harvest or growing conditions

93 Points, 5 Stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Rich and complex, generous and expansive, showing golden apple, brioche, lemon peel and yeasty notes on the nose, followed by a mouth filling palate offering terrific intensity and length. It’s opulent and complex with layers of silky texture together with delectable savoury nuances.

Alc 11% vol. 750ml – Approx 6.5 standard drinks.
Contains sulphites.
Vegan friendly