The evening was well attended, and our presenter was Tim Turvey, winemaker, vineyard owner and the person who had returned tanned from Australia the day before after planting a pineapple plantation.
Tim regaled us with the history of how and why he set up the vineyard, built the house, established a native tree nursery and the expansions through to other regions of New Zealand for the different grapes he wanted to be able to use. He has 28 grape varieties they currently work with, plus a 100-year-old Olive tree that the original property owner, Vidals, planted.
He told us how the ‘White Caps’ range got its name, simply by white caps being the only colour available at the time for the new wines.
Our special treat was the extra tasting of their 2022 Reserve Chardonnay with a big buttery nose and taste from a challenging vintage, so it is in short supply.
The evening was finished with their Sea Red Dessert wine, a nice sweet touch.
A reminder of the wines we tasted during the evening:
- 2021 Clearview Sparkling Blush arrival wine
- 2023 Clearview Coastal Pinot Gris
- 2022 Clearview White Caps Chardonnay
- 2020 Clearview Reserve Semillon
- 2021 Clearview Martinborough Pinot Noir
- 2021 Clearview Cape Kidnappers Syrah
- Clearview Sea Red Dessert Wine [500ml]
