93 POINTS: Bob Campbell MW
4 STARS: Michael Cooper
Stonecroft was established in 1982 and was one of the first vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels. This outstanding family run estate was built on the talents of founder Dr Alan Limmer and is now in the safe hands of Dermot McCollom and Andria Monin who are committed to organic principles and sustainable methods of production. Both the vineyards and the winery are certified organic. The production is tiny - with around 2,000 to 2,500 cases produced annually. We believe these wines to be amongst
some of the best expressions of Hawkes Bay terroir to date.

"Quite a dense, elegant syrah that's named after a syrah clone. Silken-textured wine with raspberry, plum, prune, chocolate/mocha and spicy oak flavours. An age-worthy red that's certainly approachable now. Good value for a very serious red. 6/4/2018"
— 93 Points, Bob Campbell MW 

"Certified organic, the youthful 2016 vintage (4*) was estate-grown at Mere Road and Roy's Hill, hand-picked, fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured for 20 months in French oak barrels (20 per cent new). Full-coloured, it is floral and supple, with rich, plummy, gently spicy flavours, woven with fresh acidity, and savoury notes adding complexity. Already highly approachable, it should be at its best 2020+."
— 4 Stars, Michael Cooper