Wine: Woolaston Mahana 2012 Pinot Noir Awarded: Elite Silver (2014) Region: Nelson Notes: A fantastic, full bodied, powerhouse of a Pinot Noir. 25% aged in new French oak for 18 months. Layered aroma’s of spiced plum, ripe currants and smooth oak. Presenting the Read more…
Wine: Villa Maria 2013 Single Vineyard Templar Sauvignon Blanc Awarded: Elite Gold (2014) Region: Marlborough Notes: It’s fantastic to see one of NZ’s wine giants making meaningful investments into organic wine making. The 2013 Templar Sauvignon provides Villa Maria with the pay-off for Read more…
Wine: Fancrest 2009 Pinot Noir Awarded: Elite Gold (2014) Region: Waipara Valley, North Canterbury Notes: Fancrest held back a chunk of the 2009 vintage, which is now paying huge dividends. Taking an elite gold in the first ‘NZ Organic Wine Awards’ Read more…
We are very pleased to announce the medals awarded in the inaugural ‘NZ Organic Wine Awards’. We received a high number of excellent wines, the best wines in category have been awarded the below. To download the full results release, please Read more…
Why not Organic? This is a question I’ve been asked a lot recently whilst talking to people about the virtues or organic wine. Especially by those who buy organic fruit and vegetables, have organic gardens, and generally consider themselves to Read more…
We are now taking entries for the very first of a new breed of wine awards! Rule 1 – wine submitted must be 100% organic certified. That’s it! Entry form is here! Entry Form