Y Series was created to bring you great wine minus the fuss - just easygoing, flavour-packed varietals, for any occasion. The mission is to keep wine approachable, expressive, and never too serious - because there is and always has been a Y for every Why. A rich and ripe Shiraz with juicy red fruits, a hint of spice and smooth tannins. Pairs great with any food at that fancy restaurant you've booked or with your homemade Mexican dish - both are great options.

Intensely inky aubergine, the hue of this Carménère is a clue of the characters to come. Aromas of ripe blackcurrant and darkest cherry with complex notes of tobacco and molten tar introduce the flavourful palate. Flavours of dark cherry, blackcurrant leaf, tamarillo and blackberry are discovered, with spice and tobacco on the finish. The aromas and flavours of this Carménère benefit from decanting and allowing to warm and breathe for full enjoyment.

Tintara Cabernet Sauvignon displays complex and vibrant aromas of cassis, violets, mulberry and tobacco leaf with hints of black olive and mint. An elegant and balanced wine showing rich dark fruits, chocolate, black olive with hints of bay leaf and subtle vanilla spice.

Black fruit and dark plum aromas seamlessly blend with subtle spicy notes in this smooth and silky Hawke's Bay Merlot. On the palate flavours of blackberry, cassis and hints of cocoa are balanced with fine tannins leading to a dry and richly textured finish.

A rich full bodied style that is bursting with dark berry fruits, spices, and black pepper. It has subtle tannins and a long, smooth finish.

This vibrant Triplebank Pinot Noir has lifted aromas of blueberry, raspberry and liquorice coupled with hints of anise and earthy forest. On the palate the fresh raspberry, cherry and plum flavours carry through, supported by a generous texture with silky tannins and hints of savoury oak. The concentration of flavours leads to a long satisfying finish. The richness of this Pinot Noir makes it well suited to a variety of meat or game dishes, particularly where savoury flavours abound.

This delicious red wine displays seductive dark berry notes with perfumed aromas of violets, dried herbs and spicy oak. The palate is soft and smooth with sweet fruit and supple tannins providing a moreish glass of red. Merlot-Cabernet blends are particularly good when paired with robust, full-flavoured dishes, red meat and cheeses.

Villa Maria's Cellar Selection Pinot Noir is lush with aromas and flavours of wild alpine strawberries, cherry and sprinkled herbs. With its silken texture and velvety tannins, this wine is delicious now or will develop for a further 3 to 5 years in the cellar.

Deep purple and crimson hues lead to a perfumed nose of red berries and plum with cocoa and anise spice aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and silky in texture, with a soft plush finish. Enjoy with game such as Venison or Duck.

Enjoy the smooth velvet texture with rich flavours of plum, blackberry with subtle hints of spice and vanilla from oak maturation. A sweet-fruited and textured palate possessing supple tannins makes this a versatile food wine and suitable for any occasion.

This blend of predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon has fragrant aromas and flavours of cassis, red fruits and dried herbs. A rich mouthfeel is balanced with supple tannins leading to a deliciously smooth finish.

Delightfully fragrant with sweet cherry, florals and subtle spice aromas, combining with a silky smooth palate and lovely fruit sweetness. This fresh and vibrant pinot noir sings Central Otago as clearly as the Welcome Swallow's twittering, chattering call.