Okahu Estate
The layers of complexity in Okahu wines reflect the layers of soil, sandstone, ancient kauri forest and clay in which the grapes grow.
Phone or text us 0272805090 to place an order or email admin@okahuestate.co.nz
About
A land of ancient forests, people and legends. A beach that stretches further than you can imagine. Sunsets too beautiful for words. This is New Zealand’s Northland, the country’s warmest region, the home of Okahu Estate and a unique and challenging location for winemaking
Wine Selections and Collections
Named after the bay at the southern end of 90 Mile beach, a pristine example of the beautiful Northland coastline. The Shipwreck Bay wines reflect the relaxed lifestyle enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
This premium series is produced exclusively from our own Estate grown fruit from our ‘Kauri Sands’ block. The Okahu wines are distinctive, hand made, small production wines that must meet our high standards to gain entry into this series.
Rated 4.5 out of 5
From Critics and Experts
Okahu Chambourcin 2013
This deeply coloured red was estate-grown at Okahu Estate, in Northland, matured for a year in American and French oak barrels, stored at length in stainless steel tanks, then bottled recently. Still moderately youthful, it is sturdy, with the distinctive, spicy, slightly rustic bouquet of chambourcim Full of personality, it has strong, lively, berryish, spicy flavours, showing considerable complexity, and a fairly firm finish. $35
Okahu Syrah 2013
This distinctive, estate-grown Northland red was (barrel-aged, transferred to stainless steel tanks,
and bottled recently. It has deep, still moderately youthful colour and a fragrant, spicy bouquet.
Mouthfilling, with concentrated, plummy, spicy flavours, it is savoury and complex, with fresh acidity and good tannin backbone. Drink now or cellar. $39
Shipwreck Bay Flora 2020
Estate-grown at Okahu Estate, in Northland, this freshly scented wine is from the flora variety (a rare crossing of gewürztraminer and sémillon). Enjoyable young, it is full-bodied, with good depth of peachy, citrusy, spicy flavours, balanced acidity and a slightly off-dry finish. $25
Shipwreck Bay Syrah 2015
This very approachable, medium-bodied red was estate-grown at Okahu Estate, in Northland, and French and American oak-aged. Lightish in colour, it is fresh and distinctly spicy, with finely balanced tannins and some savoury complexity. $25