<p><strong>Akitu</strong></p> <p>In the Maori tongue, Akitu means &lsquo;the summit&rsquo;. In more ways than one, it&rsquo;s the perfect summation of this winery. Perched high and surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of Central Otago, it&rsquo;s makes peak New World Pinot Noir. Akitu is a family owned vineyard set 380 metres above sea level. Only the very best of the grape harvest contribute to the single vineyard wines of Akitu.</p>

<p><strong> Chateau Calon-Segur</strong></p> <p>With its name enclosed in a heart on the label, Chateau Calon-S&eacute;gur is a third-growth estate (3&egrave;me Cru Class&eacute;) in Saint-Est&egrave;phe and the M&eacute;doc&rsquo;s northernmost classified growth. Today it comprises 74 hectares of vineyards; 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, planted on gravel-sand and gravel-limestone-clay soils. Under new ownership since the 2012 vintage, Calon-S&eacute;gur has increased its use of new oak in the Grand Vin to impart greater richness and texture. As well as its Grand Vin, the estate produces a second wine, Marquis de Calon.</p>

<p>"Luke is not just making wines that are delicious, interesting and thought-provoking, he is making wines that are distinctive, wines that are unique and speak of place.&nbsp; But they are also instantly recognisable as Luke Lambert wines, wines that couldn&rsquo;t be made by anyone else. And for someone as fiercely independent and as passionate as Luke, that could well be the greatest compliment of all."<strong> Wine Australia</strong></p>

<p><span>Blue Poles is a Margaret River boutique winery in Rosa Brook that focuses its efforts on Bordeaux &lsquo;Right Bank&rsquo; varieties of Merlot and Cabernet Franc in contrasts to the &lsquo;Left Bank&rsquo; Cabernet Sauvignon which dominates the region. The site was selected due to the depth of laterite gravels and nature of the subsoils, the subtle recognition of a cooler micro-climate, and the topography aiding in the ripening of the grapes which preserves acid but maximises tannin and flavour. These small but critical factors have ensured the wines are not manipulated at the winery in any way with the aim of representing the terroir of the site in its purest form.</span></p>