In an exciting new partnership for 2018 the New Zealand Organic Wine Awards has signed a multi year agreement with Riedel, the wine glass company (RSN New Zealand). The partnership will see Riedel as the exclusive glassware provider for the event, including judging and tasting sessions. Judging will be completed Read more…
Wine:The Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Awarded: Gold (2017) Region: Marlborough Website: http://www.thedarlingwines.com/ Buy: Click here Notes: Now our most awarded wine, The Darling Sauvignon Blanc is always a pleasant surprise. A fresh, vibrant wine typical of the Marlborough region’s popular Sauvignon Blanc, but being blended with 10% of a barrel fermented parcel Read more…
Wine: Quartz Reef Bendigo Estate Pinot Noir 2014 Awarded: Wine of the Show 2016 & Gold (2016) Region: Central Otago Website: http://www.quartzreef.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: The 2017 “Wine of the Show” is the Quartz Reef Bendigo Estate Pinot Noir. Despite the competition being incredibly tight our judges agreed that the Bendigo Read more…
Wine: Konrad Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Awarded: Gold (2017) Region: Marlborough Website: http://www.konradwines.co.nz/ Buy: Currently unavailable online Notes: Wow! Everything we have come to expect from Konrad’s carefully crafted signature Sauvignon Blanc. Gooseberry, grapefruit and herbaceous nuances on the nose lead to a mouthwateringly crisp palate. Lively grapefruit and passionfruit flavours Read more…
We are please to announce the results of the 2017 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: Babich Family Estates 2014 Headwaters Organic Pinot Noir Awarded: Gold 2016 Region: Marlborough Website: http://www.babichwines.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: From the ever growing selection of organic wines being produced by Babich, the 2014 Headwaters Pinot Noir delivers on all levels. Deep aroma’s of raspberry and ripe cherry, laced with an intense Read more…
Wine: Greystone 2015 Riesling Awarded: Gold 2016 & Winery of the year 2016 Region: Waipara Website: https://www.greystonewines.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: From our 2016 Vineyard of the year, a sensational gold medal Riesling. Aroma’s of zesty lime, apricot and mandarin. An elegant, expertly balanced palate of citrus fruit, honeysuckle sweetness alongside a flint Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…