Limited, naturally
The Madre wines are named in honour of owner Sue Cooper, who inspired the first planting on the property. Today, these vines are the main source of fruit for both the Madre Chardonnay and Syrah.
These wines represent the purest and most intense expression of the unique terroir of The Landing. The vineyard’s dense Marua clay soils and drying coastal breezes mean the vines grow and fruit ripens slowly, building complexity and a deep richness into the wines. Hand-picked, then hand-sorted in the winery before processing. Next, barrel selection is undertaken to ensure only the very best wine goes into the Madre blends. Bottled on site, each bottle is hand-labelled and numbered.
An ambition
Madre will only be produced in exceptional vintages.
“The Madre wines are the realisation of an ambition to present the very best from this special coastal vineyard,” says winemaker Ben Byrne. “These wines reflect so much hard work from all involved, past and present, and it’s an honour to be part of the story.”
MADRE CHARDONNAY 2021
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CAM DOUGLAS 96/100 - OUTSTANDING
"A wine filled with energy and power, concentration, complexity and a sense of site and vintage. The core of the bouquet centers on aromas of grapefruit and a fix of peachy stone fruit scents, clay soils and a white smoke quality from the use of lees, whole-bunch and precise barrel selections. Still taut and youthful as the wine touches the palate with energy from the acid line, barrel and core fruit flavours. Tannins and acid line deliver a solid structure tempered by fruit and complexities. Dry, lengthy, taut, new and delicious with best drinking likely from 2026 through 2032."
BOB CAMPBELL MW l MW 96/100
"Intense, vibrant chardonnay with electric energy and impressive purity. Oyster shell/saline characters give a nod in the direction of Burgundy. Delicious wine that oozes finesse. Made with a light touch. Ageing: now to 2032. Ranked #16 of 212 2021 Chardonnay from New Zealand."
- Top Rank - Awarded by The Real Review NZ
