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Hihi “Elsie” is a unique Non-Vintage fortified white port made from a blend of Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. With flavors reminiscent of liquid honeycomb, stonefruit, and almonds, this wine offers a balanced warmth on the finish. A true standout with its bold character, it earned a Bronze Medal at the NZ International Wine Show 2024.
Key Features and Benefits
- Unique White Port: A rare blend of Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer.
- Award-Winning: Bronze Medal at the NZ International Wine Show 2024.
- Rich and Warming: Liquid honeycomb, stonefruit, and almond flavors with a warm, balanced finish.
Style and Vinotype
- Style: Fortified Wine
- Vinotype: Tolerant
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Hints of honeycomb, almonds, and stonefruit.
- Palate: Rich, smooth flavors of liquid honeycomb, ripe stonefruit, and roasted almonds.
- Finish: Balanced and warm with a lingering sweet and nutty finish.
Technical Details
- Varieties: Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer
- Alcohol: 15.9% alc/vol
Food Pairing Suggestions
This white port pairs beautifully with desserts like almond tart or crème brûlée, as well as soft cheeses and dried fruit.
Producer Information
Hihi Wines is a boutique winery in Gisborne, New Zealand, known for producing creative and high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping
- Pricing For 1-12 bottles, shipping is $6.99 for Auckland, $8.99 for the North Island and $11.99 for the South Island. For 13 or more bottles, shipping is $11.99 for Auckland, $14.99 for the North Island and $17.99 for the South Island.
- Timing We estimate delivery to be up to 3-4 working days for urban NZ addresses, and up to 5 working days for rural delivery.
- Click and collect is available from our Albany warehouse shop.
- We do not ship outside of New Zealand.
- We are unable to deliver to PO Boxes. Delivery is via NZ Couriers.
Returns
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We’ll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the ‘Complete Orders’ link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We’ll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we’ve received and processed the returned item.