Beach House
Beach House draws from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's premier region for bold red wines. The winery focuses on Syrah and Montepulciano—varieties that thrive in the region's warm, dry climate and gravelly soils. The Syrah expresses the dark fruit and peppery structure characteristic of the variety, while the Montepulciano brings the earthy, mineral-driven character for which the Italian grape is prized. Both wines have been assessed by major critics including Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and Falstaff. Hawke's Bay's continental conditions—long ripening seasons and moderate rainfall—suit these varietals well, allowing for full phenolic development and complexity. Beach House's portfolio reflects the region's capacity for serious, age-worthy reds.
Critics
Wine Advocate