Hebe is the Greek Goddess of youth, daughter of Hera and Zeus, her powers are among the most mighty in mythology... the power to make a person feel youthful.
Official cupbearer to the Gods until she tripped on her toga and became topless. Apollo fired her.
Hebe "White" is a naturally made organic wine. Made using handpicked Chardonnay and Pinot Gris grapes it encompasses the terroir of the Golden Triangle of Hexton Gisborne Southern Valley Vineyard and natural winemaking.... nothing added and nothing taken away. These wines are unfiltered and un-fined. All yeast and bacteria come from the grape and the fining comes from its time on its own discarded yeast cells in barrel.
Variety: 50 % Marlborough Pinot Gris 2022 50% Gisborne Chardonnay 2023
Harvest: Handpicked the Pinot Gris on 17th March 2022 and Gisborne Chardonnay 5th March 2023.
Cellaring : 2024-2026
Ph 3.60
TA 6.0
RS 1.5
Slightly hazy in nature with butterscotch , tropical fruits and citrus notes on the nose. A touch of minerality and approachable fruit acid make for a lingering finish with abundant texture and character. DRY.
