LEEFIELD STATION THE GATHERER GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2026

TASTING NOTE

Elegant and finely textured, our Leefield Station Gewurztraminer showcases fragrant floral aromas, complemented by subtle notes
of white peach and tropical fruit. The palate is juicy and beautifully balanced, with a harmonious interplay of sweetness and acidity, leading to a plush lingering finish.

FOOD MATCHING

The subtle fruity nature of this Gewurztraminer lends itself to aromatic dishes, particularly those with spices and ginger. Try pairing this wine with a fragrant Chinese dish, such as Mapo tofu or the spice of a Thai red duck curry.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

2-4 years.

ORIGIN

Leefield Station, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough.

VARIETY

100% Gewurztraminer.

WINEMAKING

Sourced from a warm river terrace at Leefield Station, this fruit achieved optimum ripeness before being harvested in the cool of the morning.

A small amount skin contact prior to pressing has helped contribute to the floral intensity of this wine.

Cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks retains crispness, and selected yeast strains elevate the expression of both the nose and the palate. A portion of this wine was subsequently aged on light lees in large-format oak post-fermentation, which has added complexity to the aromatics and mouthfeel.

ANALYSIS

• Alcohol - 14.0%
• pH -
• Titratable Acidity - g/L
• Residual Sugar - g/L
• Vegan Certified

VINTAGE

The 2026 growing season delivered a dynamic yet ultimately rewarding vintage for Marlborough. Following a wet, mild winter, vines entered a warm, sunny spring with ample soil moisture and minimal frost pressure, driving strong early growth and one of the fastest progressions from budburst to flowering on record.

A timely return to cooler conditions around flowering helped moderate fruit set, resulting in balanced yields and improved bunch architecture. Summer brought cooler-than-average temperatures alongside a notably wet January, replenishing soil moisture and supporting berry development without compromising vine health.

February provided the ideal ripening window; warm, sunny, and largely dry — allowing fruit to reach optimal flavour maturity.

Harvest commenced earlier than usual and progressed efficiently, concluding after a concentrated finish in April. Overall, 2026 can be considered a high-quality vintage, offering excellent
varietal expression, vibrancy, and balance.

Marlborough Wine Show 2025 : Trophy

Cameron Douglas MS: 94 Points. "Delicious, youthful, ripe, fresh and new. Aromas and flavours of red and pink apples, green pear and exotic fruits, laced with a wasabi heat and floral quality. A silky touch on the palate, with acidity and spice layer accentuating citrus and pomaceous fruit peel flavours, fresh apple and pear, then white pineapple. Well made, dry on the finish and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2030."

Leefield Station has a mission of showcasing the best of Marlborough in one amazing property. Delicious grapes, well-kept sheep, cattle, and pigs – all alongside flourishing native bush sheltering productive beehives and teeming flora and fauna. It is nature co-existing perfectly – helping each other, in an amazing eco-system of its own.

Because we believe this is what modern farming looks like.