OUR WINES
All of our labels are driven by Sam’s philosophy of restraint and elegance
cedalion
Cedalion wines embody the values of their maker: Subtlety, singularity, and – in the case of the flagship wines – longevity.
Wines are made from single vineyards chosen for their uniqueness and ability to produce a premium example of the varietal. They are a true reflection of the site in any given year.
All wines adhere to Sam’s winemaking philosophy: Hand harvesting at optimum ripeness, meticulous sorting and sympathetic intervention in the winemaking process.
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grand amateur
Born from personal wonder and the freedom to push wine to its highest potential, Grand Amateur acknowledges those who have forged a new path in the pursuit of change and growth.
Hand-made with passion and autonomy and free from preconceptions or constraints, these wines are a fresh take on styles, varietals and processes.
They are made simply for the love of wine, and for the explorer and enthusiast in each of us.
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TŪRANGAWAEWAE
Tūrangawaewae is a Maori word that that refers to a strong sense of identity or belonging felt through deep connection to a place.
Our Tūrangawaewae series brings to life this idea through specially selected parcels from exceptional vineyards in some of the lesser-known wine regions of New Zealand. Expressing an abundance of personality and character unique to these sites, these are wines that have truly found where they belong.
Working in his trademark sympathetic, low intervention manner, Sam embraces further experimentation to craft wines that reflect a true sense of place – the culmination of soil qualities, climate and the interpretation of the grower and winemaker.
These wines can be enjoyed in youth but have the capacity to express more of their identity with extended time in the bottle.
