Wine: Richmond Plains Blanc de Noir 2016 Awarded: Gold (2017) Region: Nelson Website: https://organicwines.co.nz/ Buy: Click Here Notes: Blanc De Noir, the French term for ‘white wine from red grapes’. This wine has all of the elegance of a fine champagne without the ‘fizz’. A beautiful pink tinge is a clue to the Pinot Read more…
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 Read more…
Wine: Richmond Plains Blue Moon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Awarded: Gold (2015) Region: Nelson Website: www.organicwines.co.nz Notes: A stunning wine, once again receiving a gold at the 2015 NZ Organic Wine Awards. 10% fermented in Oak barrels which reduces acidity found in Sauvignon Blanc and increase complexity. The aroma contains sweet and savoury nuances, including Read more…
Wine: Richmond Plains 2012 Gewurztraminer Awarded: Silver (2014) Region: Nelson Website: http://www.organicwines.co.nz/ Notes: A fantastic example of a NZ Gewurtz, produced in seemingly limited quantities, however we are informed there are possibly a few cases lurking in the recesses of Richmond Plains cellar- I do however urge you to seek out, and place your Read more…
Wine: Richmond Plains Pinot Noir 2013 Awarded: Silver (2014) Region: Nelson Notes: A bright, medium bodied Pinot Noir. Ripe cherry, raspberry and strawberry in aroma, and on the palate. Savoury notes in the form of mushroom and hints of herb create depth and complexity. Velvety fine grain tannins, and a long, sweet, ripe Read more…
Wine: Richmond Plains Blue Moon Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Awarded: Elite Bronze (2014) Region: Nelson Notes: An elegant medium bodied, fantastically balanced oaked Sauvignon Blanc. Blending traditional Sauvignon character such as lemon, gooseberry and stonefruit against the buttery oak backdrop to create a sophisticated, balanced wine, whilst retaining enough complexity to keep you curious. Drinking Read more…