To download the full awards release please click here. Wine of the Show: Terrace Edge Syrah 2015Champion Pinot Noir: Peregrine Pinot Noir 2015Champion Sparkling: Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Vintage Blanc de Blancs 2015 ***** (5 Star Cellaring Potential) Amisfield Lowburn Terrace Riesling 2015The Darling Chardonnay 2015Rock Ferry Orchard Vineyard Pinot Read more…
We are please to announce the results of the 2020 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 Read more…
Wine isn’t essential, but it is certainly going to make the next 4 weeks a little more pleasant if we can enjoy a nice glass or two or NZ Organic wine. Wineries face a few supply challenges getting wine to you, depending on their size, ability to continue packaging from Read more…
To download the full awards release please click here Champion Chardonnay: Carrick Bannockburn Chardonnay 2014 Champion Pinot Noir: Quartz Reef Bendigo Single Ferment Pinot Noir 2014 Champion Sauvignon Blanc: Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Champion Riesling: Carrick Bannockburn Riesling 2014 Champion Pinot Gris:Terrace Edge Pinot Gris 2014 ***** (5 Star Cellaring Potential) Carrick Read more…
Wine: Giesen The Fuder Clayvin Chardonnay 2015 Awarded: Champion Charonnay & Gold 2019Region: MarlboroughWebsite: https://giesen.co.nz/ Recommended glassware: To maximise the enjoyment of this wine we recommend drinking from RIEDEL Veritas Oaked Chardonnay glasses. Notes: Champion Chardonnay 2 years running, this Chardonnay is quickly establishing itself as the drop to beat. Handpicked selectively Read more…
Wine: Tapi Sauvignon Blanc 2018Awarded: Champion Sauvignon Blanc & Gold. Region: MarlboroughWebsite: http://www.tapiwines.com/Recommended glassware: To maximise the enjoyment of this wine we recommend drinking from Riedel’s Veritas Sauvignon Blanc glasses. Notes: It’s not often that a wine appears from relative obscurity, complete with probably my favourite label of the year, and blows away one Read more…
Wine: Amisfield Lowburn Terrace 2018 RieslingAwarded: Champion Riesling & Gold. Region: Central OtagoWebsite: https://amisfield.co.nz/wines/Recommended glassware: To maximise the enjoyment of this wine we recommend drinking from Riedel’s Veritas Riesling glasses. Notes: The Lowburn Riesling, the sweeter of Amisfield’s two Riesling offerings, comes in at 42mg/l of residual sugar, yet is crisp and clean with Read more…
Let me set the scene on this one. I was recently enjoying a glass of wine with a friend, who, knowing I favour an organic drop, proudly produced a bottle of ‘organic wine’. The wine in question was a Stoneleigh ‘Wild Valley’ Marlborough Chardonnay. This wine retails for about $15.99, Read more…
Wine: Domaine Thomson Surveyor Thomson Pinot Noir 2015Awarded: Riedel Wine of the Show 2019, Champion Pinot Noir & Gold. Region: Central OtagoWebsite: https://www.domainethomsonwines.comRecommended glassware: To maximise the enjoyment of this wine we recommend drinking from Riedel’s Veritas New World Pinot Noir glasses. Notes: Wow. If we could leave this tasting note at wow, Read more…
Wine: Greystone Pinot Gris 2018Awarded: Champion Pinot Gris & Gold 2019Region: North CanterburyWebsite: https://www.greystonewines.co.nz/Recommended glassware: To maximise the enjoyment of this wine we recommend drinking from Riedel’s Veritas Viogner/Chardonnay glasses. Notes: A Stunning Pinot Gris from this North Canterbury vineyard, with superstar winemaker Dominic Maxwell. Aroma’s of peach and nectarine, with floral Read more…