Inge and Antony aspire to make wines that reflect the uniqueness of the Thyme Hill site. The wines are a tribute to the terroir, surrounding landscape and flora. All wines are made using gentle, minimalist winemaking techniques. Hand harvested grapes, minimal extraction, and 100% oak aging of our Merlot. A bottling of time and place, and all the coming and goings of the year past. New vintage labels were designed with the care and direction of Nikki Aspe. The artwork aims to reflect the unique characteristics of the Thyme Hill site.
Thyme Hill is part of the Alexandra Basin Winegrowers Group. We proudly present this video of our region.
Thyme Hill Merlot 2019
Haehae - ata*
Colour: Deep ruby - red, lighter on the rim.
Aroma : Blackcurrant, plum, cedar, spices and a hint of herb.
Medium - full bodied.
Bright acidity carries a firm tannin framework and spice, lending a rich moderately long finish. Match with beef steak and roast over the next 3 - 4 years.
100 % destemmed, fermented over 3 weeks, malolactic fermentation in the barrel.
Additional information:
Alcohol 13.7% vol
Aged 10 months in oak barrels, 20 % new oak.
Unfined, Unfiltered
Harvest date: 8 April 2019
pH: 3.30
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Raymond Chan Wine Reviews 18/20 (90 points)
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*named after Leaning Rock in the Dunstan Mountains
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Thyme Hill Merlot 2021
Te Unuatua*
Colour: Deep ruby - red, with a purple hue.
Aromas : Blackcurrant, Plum, Cedar, Spices and a hint of Tobacco.
Medium - full bodied.
Uplifting acidity with fine-grained tannins throughout the palate and a long juicy finish. Match with braised beef brisket and beef Wellington over the next 5 years.
100 % destemmed, fermented over 3 weeks, malolactic fermentation in the barrel.
Additional information:
Alcohol 13.6% vol
Aged 10 months in oak barrels, 20 % new oak.
Unfined and Unfiltered
Harvest date: 21 April 2021
pH: 3.30
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Raymond Chan Wine Reviews 18.5/20 (93 points)
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*named after the Hawkdun Range
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Thyme Hill Rosé 2023
Bonanza*
Colour: Bright, pale rose - gold
Aroma: Strawberry, red berry, violet and a hint of meatiness.
The wine shows concentration and ripeness of flavours, and the meaty mealiness adds interest and substance. Balanced, lively acidity flows elegantly to a crisp satisfying finish. Match with beef carpaccio or salmon mousse over the next 3 years.
Additional Information:
Harvest Date: 7 April 2023
pH: 3.28
Alcohol content: 13.5%vol
Total Acidity : 6.6 g/l
Residual Sugar: 4 g/l
Vegan friendly
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Raymond Chan Wine Reviews 18.5/20 (94 points) Gold.
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* named after an historic water race in the hills near Alexandra
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