Dreyfus Ashby Winter Portfolio 2023

New Zealand Marlborough

History • What do you name your wine brand when your wife is a well-known New Zealand winemaker with a successful label of her own? • To George, the answer was obvious. He gave a smirk and chose the tongue-in-cheek name ‘The Better Half’. • It was a bold move, but George is a game-for-it kinda guy. With a roll of the eyes from wife Jules, George dusted off his winemaking hat and dived in. • Growing up in rural South Canterbury in a family with a long history of aviation, it was only a matter of time before George Elworthy got the flying bug himself. He’s now a part-time pilot, amateur aircraft restorer, angel investor, and avid mountain biker. • He’s also an experienced winemaker but that’s a bit hard to fit on a business card, so he’s content to be known as “the better half”. Style • Wines designed so that you can just jump in and savor the moment. • The Better Half wines are delicious, fruit driven styles designed to be enjoyed right now! Vineyards

George Elworthy, Owner/Winemaker

• The Better Half Wines are grown and made in Marlborough, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island; the edge of the earth, home to dreamers, pioneers, and aviators. • It’s the place that put a tiny South Pacific nation on the world wine map: a region of sunny, dry summers and crisp, clear winters creating the perfect growing conditions for our tiny, delicious parcels of happiness. • We pour our love for the land and the fruit we grow into creating wines to share amidst the banter and laughter with friends and family.

Sauvignon Blanc 2022 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Noir 2020 100% Pinot Noir

Winemaker’s Notes: Color : Pale yellow. Nose: Immaculate aromas of guava and lemon zest along with peach, passionfruit and lemongrass jump out of the glass. Palate: This quintessentially refreshing Marl borough Sauvignon Blanc is vivacious on the palate and full of mouth-watering tropical fruit flavors and a lip-smacking finish. CELLARING: Best enjoyed young and fresh! However you can certainly cellar this wine in a dark cool environment for 1-2 years and be well rewarded. Food Match: Enjoy with fresh mussels sautéed in white wine and garlic topped with a sprinkle of parsley. Or enjoy Kiwi style with fresh caught fish and homemade chunky chips with flaky sea salt and a squeeze of lemon. WINE ANALYSIS Alc. 13.5%, RS. 2.2 g/L, pH. 3.26, TA. 6.39 g/L Sam Kim-Wine Orbit 93 Points

Winemaker’s Notes: Color : Bright ruby red. Nose: This attractive Pinot Noir is full of appealing red fruits on the nose with intense raspberry and plum aromas gradually reveal ing subtle chocolatey notes. Palate: This wine exhibits juicy red fruits on the palate: raspberry, cherry and plum flavors which are well balanced with chocolate under tones and a hint of spice. CELLARING: 2 - 4 years cellaring in a dark cool environment will reward you well. Food Match: Keep things casual with grilled meats straight from the barbecue, or a char cuterie sharing platter. For vegetarian options try it with roasted beets or grilled eggplant. WINE ANALYSIS Alc. 13.25%, RS. 1.1 g/L, pH. 3.49, TA. 5.7 g/L

Sam Kim-Wine Orbit 92 Points