Wine: Villa Maria 2015 Single Vineyard Templar Organic Sauvignon Blanc Awarded: Gold (2016) Region: Marlborough Website: http://www.villamaria.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: Gold medal 3 vintages running, the consistency of the Templar is sensational. Once again the Templar hits all the notes you would expect to find in a snappy, tropical, crisp Marlborough Sav. Punchy aroma’s of […]
Wine: Hans Herzog Estate 2012 Tempranillo Awarded: Gold (2016) Region: Marlborough Website: http://www.herzog.co.nz/ Notes: One of only a handful of NZ grown Tempranillo’s, and certainly the only organic certified Tempranillo we could find, this Spanish varietal has been expertly nurtured by the wizards at Hans Herzog. Strong, dark ruby in color. Powerful stonefruit aroma’s present alongside oak, chocolate and tobacco. […]
Wine: Urlar 2015 Noble Riesling Awarded: Gold (2016) Region: Wairarapa Website: http://www.urlar.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: Pure magic in a bottle, one of the real stand-out performers at the 2016 awards. Aroma’s of manuka honey, citrus fruits, mandarin and tropical fruits laced with floral nuances. The mouth is perfectly balanced with the honey like sweetness […]
Wine: Richmond Plains 2015 Blanc de Noir Awarded: Gold (2016) Region: Nelson Website: http://organicwines.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: An almost unique wine in New Zealand, think an elegant champagne without the bubbles. An attractive light pinkish hue in the glass, this white wine made from 100% pinot noir makes the perfect aperitif, especially in summer months. […]
Wine: Quartz Reef 2014 Pinot Gris Awarded: Gold (2016) Region: Central Otago Website: http://www.quartzreef.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: A very elegant, intelligent example of a modern Pinot Gris. Aroma’s of ripe pear, almond and floral nuances with a subtle flint like minerality contribute to a complex, deeply alluring nose. The complexity found in the nose is […]
Wine: The Darling 2013 Chardonnay Awarded: Gold (2016) Region: Marlborough Website: http://www.thedarlingwines.com/ Notes: Ageing perfectly, this 2015 silver medal winning wine is maturing perfectly in the bottle and has marched straight to gold for 2016. The great news is that this is only going to improve over the next few years, so take the opportunity to track […]
Wine: Kaimira Estate 2015 Sauvignon Blanc Awarded: Gold (2016) Region: Nelson Website: http://kaimirawines.com/ Notes: In a vintage where many vineyards struggled to achieve the famously vibrant, Blenhiem brand of Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson’s Kaimira Estate has absolutely hit the nail on the head. Everything that you have come to expect from a lively, young Sauvignon Blanc, this wine […]
Wine: Black Estate 2015 Netherwood Rose Awarded: Gold (2016) Region: Waipara Website: http://blackestate.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: Of all the wines entered for 2016’s award, this wine kept the judges talking, debating and praising the longest. Produced from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay this unique wine is truly worth of your musing as well. […]
Wine: Terrace Edge 2014 Liquid Geography Riesling Awarded: NZ Organic Wine Awards Wine of the Show 2016 & Gold (2016) Region: Waipara Website: http://terraceedge.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: We are thrilled to have our ‘2016 Wine of the Show’ available from the vineyard for sub $20, further proof that quality organic wine is well within the […]
We are please to announce the results of the 2016 NZ Organic Wine Awards. Many thanks to all of the vineyards who participated in this years awards, as well as judges and other volunteers who made these awards possible. To download a full press release please Click Here Please click the results below for tasting notes […]