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Welcome to our Radburnd family of wines.
Radburnd Cellars is a family-owned winery in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, established by winemaker Kate Radburnd. We make ultra-premium wines by hand in very limited volumes: Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot Cabernet.
Radburnd Cellars was established with the single purpose of Kate making her very best wine from each vintage without compromise - using the best fruit, the best equipment and the best resources. Kate works alongside her daughter, Penelope Radburnd, in a team of three winemakers, all women.
The fruit comes from selected rows in Hawke's Bay vineyards accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, farmed at low yields. In the winery, fermentations are long and cool. Each barrel is managed individually, and every Radburnd wine rests in bottle for at least a year before release. The style is elegant and restrained, and the wines are made to age.
In 2024, Radburnd Cellars released its second generation of wines, the Penelope range: a Rosé and a modern style Chardonnay. They are more playful, approachable wines, made to be enjoyed now.
Reviews
Exhibiting stunning complexity with poise and refinement, the wine shows summer peach, fig, nougat, hazelnut and lemon peel nuances with a hint of brioche. The palate displays outstanding concentration and plush texture, superbly framed by perfectly pitched acidity. Gorgeously harmonious and sensually appealing with an impressive, expansive finish. At its best: 2026 to 2036
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
98 Points
It's perfumed and irresistibly seductive on the nose, showing Black Doris plum, violet, warm spice and cedar aromas. The palate offers magnificent depth together with a seamless mouthfeel, beautifully framed by silky texture and finely melded tannins. This is totally captivating, with awesome fruit purity combined with enticing complexity, making it mesmerising and majestic. At its best: 2027 to 2041
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
99 Points
Radburnd Merlot Cabernet 2021A compelling rendition of Bordeaux-style red, the enticing bouquet shows blackcurrant, tobacco, rich floral, cedar and mixed spice aromas. It's equally gratifying on the palate with exceptional weight and persistency, wonderfully framed by finely infused tannins. This is engaging with power and finesse, combined with a wave of delectable flavours, finishing robust and sophisticated. At its best: 2027 to 2041
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
99 Points
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