"Juicy and Silky... leading to a highly satisfying finish"

4.5 Stars: Sam Kim , Wine Orbit

92/100: Nick Stock, The Age Good Wine Guide 2013

"Visiting Cheviot Hills in North Canterbury may not be on everyone’s bucket list, but trying wines from the district should be on everyone’s must try list. Named after the local landmark, Mt Beautiful has become a charming producer of much loved wines. Recently released 2011 Pinot Gris is their best yet, it is flavoursome, textural and engaging with elegant aromas of white peach, pear and floral characters. The palate is juicy and silky with excellent mid palate weight and texture,... Read more »

Ripe pear and soft peach aromas with a touch of spice

Straw yellow. Ripe pear and soft peach aromas with a touch of spice. The palate is delicate but full of flavour. A dry Pinot Gris with delightful stone fruit flavours and perfectly balanced acidity 

DUSKY SOUNDS embodies our enchanted land; clean and vibrant, with unique flavour that is loved around the world. Evolving in isolation over 80 million years ago, New Zealand has its own special natural environment, its native flora and fauna are truly unique in this world. New Zealand's isolated soils, pure waters and cool maritime winds add the finishing touches to produce DUSKY SOUNDS premium wines. Dusky Sounds epitomises New Zealand's unique personality. Strong varietal characters, lifted, pungent aromatics, along with clean and inviting... Read more »

nashi pear and gentle spice

An inviting nose of ripe pears and stone fruit along with nuances of yellow flowers, cinnamon and Turkish delight. The palate has a delicious texture which enrobes the crunchy nashi pear and gentle spice flavours. A finely balanced acidity gives definition and a gentle
lingering flavour on the finish.

Picked in the cool of the day and gently pressed to ensure the finest juice. Fermented at cool temperatures to capture the purity of aromas and flavours. The wine was minimally handled to retain freshness and varietal expression and bottled in late spring.

Delicious on its own and a great accompaniment to lightly spiced dishes.

ripe yellow stonefruits lifted with complexing notes of minerals, honeysuckle and spices.

5 Stars & 18.5/20: Raymond Chan; Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

Brilliant straw-yellow colour with pale green-gold hues. This has an elegantly presented nose that grows in layers and volume showing pure aromas of ripe yellow stonefruits lifted with complexing notes of minerals, honeysuckle and spices. The bouquet has an array of detail and nuance. Off-dry to taste and medium-bodied, the flavours of white and yellow stonefruits form an elegantly rich core. Gentle layers of interest unfold, with minerals, honey, exotic florals and spices. The fruit is supported by fresh, lacy acidity that provides excellent tension and line, and the flavours are carried to a very long,... Read more »

apricot blossom, marzipan and hazelnut

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Lifted spicy pear aromas with hints of apricot blossom, marzipan and hazelnut. The palate is full and soft textured with spicy preserved pear flavours and a long clean finish.

Another classic cool climate grape growing season, this was a season to set new records and challenges but all towards a great result at the end. A cool spring set up led to later than average flowering. As spring progressed with continued cool weather and unseasonal rain the vines reacted by setting the perfect number of berries to match the season, lighter bunches combined with a perfect Indian summer saw fruit able to be left on the vines to slowly ripen over the second half of March and April.

Gentle handling of the... Read more »

"full bodied wine with wonderful mouthfeel and texture"

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Colour Pale straw gold with a hint of copper from the pink skins.

Nose Rich fruit aromas of quince and nashi pear with subtle spicy lift giving complexity.

Palate A full bodied wine with wonderful mouthfeel and texture. The flavours of quince and nashi pear promised on the nose follow through to the palate giving a great combination of fruit intensity and palate weight in a wine that has exceptional length and persistence.

Fresh and Fragran with aromas of honey suckle and linden lime trees

90/100: Lisa Perrotti- Brown, The Wine Advocate

5 Star: Winestate Magazine

Pure Gold Medal: Air NZ Wine Awards

"The 2010 Riesling has lovely floral, jasmine and peach blossom notes with some nuances of orange peel and lime juice. Crisp, ripe and intensely fruited on the palate, it’s a
light to medium bodied, medium dry style with a long, pure finish. Drink it now through 2015+." -  Lisa Perotti Brown

The Mt Beautiful 2010 Riesling is fresh and fragrant... Read more »

Clean, polished & aromatic 

Gold Medal: NZIWS 2012

Ripe pear, apple and peach fruit flavours with hints of nougat and nutmeg/cinnamon spice aromatics. This is a medium-bodied wine with soft, plush texture. A complex array of aromatics fill the palate and are held on the polished, clean finish.

Sea Level is a small team, built around a small father and son, along with a full time vineyard manager. They all love wine, there are all from different backgrounds, but they all have the same aim.

reminiscent of pears and creaming soda

Inviting bouquet reminiscent of pears and creaming soda and a hint of honey.  Lingering palate, full flavoured and balanced. The subtle barrel oak treatment, while there is no apparent oak pick up, served to meld all the portions together producing a gentile Pinot Gris that will age gracefully.

Twenty percent of the free run juice was put directly to oak and left to undergo natural ferment in oak while the remainder of the juice fermented naturally in a tank.  The ferment in tank was stopped with refrigeration with a little residual sugar, just enough to encourage the length of palate. The wine was kept on lees for 10 months to encourage tactility, a very important component of all my wines. It was bottled in March 2013. The chosen fruit along with the style... Read more »

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"immediately appealing with peach, pear and apple aromas"

ELITE GOLD: Air New Zealand Wine Awards

"Showing lovely fruit intensity, the wine is immediately appealing with peach, pear and apple aromas followed by a juicy palate. There's a hint of spice too, making it a delightful wine to drink" - Judge's comment, Air New Zealand Wine Awards

The palate is full, oily and generous with an array of delicate flavours that persist on the long finish. - Winemaker's notes

"richly textured and luscious showing both excellent weight and length"

This wine has a rich complex nose with aromas of baked pear and quince. The palate unfurls with a delicate texture finishing with hints of caramelized stone fruit and shortbread. The wine is richly textured and luscious showing both excellent weight and length, best savoured with spontaneity and deep belly laughs.

Hand tended in small batches from wine to bottle, low crops and ultra ripe fruit are ultilised to produce premium wine that has become renowned for exhibiting intense fruit characteristics and classical elegance.

Wairau River produces wines exclusively sourced from our family estate vineyards first established in 1978 by Phil and Chris Rose.

"pristine and delicious"

SILVER MEDAL: Marlborough Wine Show 2012

4.5 Stars (91/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Ripe, bright and fragrant, the bouquet shows nectarine, pear and citrus characters with a touch of floral. The palate is succulent and well rounded with excellent intensity, leading to a lingering juicy finish. It's pristine and delicious, and offers great value for money. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A delicious medium-bodied Pinot Gris with appealing aromas of... Read more »

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"Easy drinking and scrumptious" 

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Ripe and gently fragrant, the bouquet shows ripe peach, pear and citrus characters with a hint of floral. The palate is smooth and rounded with a fruity mouthfeel and a refreshing finish. It's very friendly and easy flowing, and offers excellent value for money. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

This wine has a rich luxurious nose with aromas of baked pear, fresh citrus and jasmine. A beautifully textured wine showing delicate, ripe flavours of... Read more »

"Beautifully balanced and approachable"

4 sTARS: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

4 STARS: Raymond Chan

This is an appealing Pinot Gris, showing elegant aromas of white peach, citrus and pear. It's succulent and smooth on the palate with a rounded mouthfeel, finishing long and tasty. Beautifully balanced and approachable with inviting fruit flavours. At its best: now to 2014

The majority of the fruit for this wine was sourced from two vineyards in the Blind River sub-region of the Awatere Valley. A small parcel... Read more »

"an exciting combination of tastes that linger on the palate"

pURE gold: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2013

5 Stars: Raymond Chan, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

Silver Medal: NZ International Wine Show 2011

COLOUR: Intense straw yellow.

NOSE: Intensely floral and perfumed nose with fruit aromas of ripe nashi pear, lychee and quince. Fermentation esters and a delightful spicy note further enhanced the fruitiness of this wine.

PALATE: Full and lush with ripe fruit flavours counter balanced by a soft phenolic... Read more »

"Full flavoured and rich, the palate delivers a fantastic combination of ripe fruit flavours"

TROPHY & GOLD MEDAL: Avenues International Aromatic Wine Competition 2012

PURE SILVER: air New Zealand Wine Awards 2012

4.5 stars: Raymond Chan

COLOUR: Straw gold with a hint of copper.

NOSE: Aromas of honeysuckle, melon and quince meld together to create the nose of this wine that is further enhanced... Read more »

"A beautifully harmonised wine with elegant fruit intensity"

Silver Medal: NZIWS 2011

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's fruit forward and appealing on the nose showing citrus, pear and floral notes. The palate is vibrant and well integrated with lovely acidity and fine texture, finishing long and silky. A beautifully harmonised wine with elegant fruit intensity, making it so easy on the palate. At its best: now to 2015." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Straw gold in colour. A delightful combination of ripe apple and nashi pear aromas with a hint of spice and stonefruit. Flavours of pear, apple... Read more »

"pear, quince and spice with a hint of ginger"

Delicate aromas of pear, quince and spice with a hint of ginger. A highly textured wine with a delightfully oily midpalate. Lingering fruit notes give way to perfectly structured minerality.

Mud House single vineyard wines are made up of small select parcels of outstanding grapes from our growers. These wines are made in a slightly edgier style, allowing for experimentation and creativity from our winemakers to add extra depth and character.
 

Mud House produce award-winning wines from New Zealand's best grape growing soils. We offer Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, Pinot Noir from Central Otago and Aromatics from the Waipara Valley. Our focus on the earth is reflected in our name, and our commitment to nurturing our... Read more »

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"full of appealing flavours and offers excellent value"

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A beautifully fruited wine, the bouquet shows lifted aromas of peach, pear and citrus. It's ripe and rounded on the palate with smooth mouthfeel and a refreshing finish. It's full of appealing flavours and offers excellent value." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

An elegant nose, fresh with lively peer and stone fruits, attractive notes of mineral and flint. Medium bodied with flavours of peer, apple and exotic spice.... Read more »

"brimming with pear drop and nutty characters, with flavours of stone fruit and honey"

gold medal: Sydney International Top 100

The 2012 Peter Yealands Pinot Gris is brimming with pear drop and nutty characters, with flavours of stone fruit and honey. The palate is full and shows wonderful balance between fruit sweetness and acidity, with a refreshing crisp finish. Enjoy with Asian cuisine, chicken dishes and many light southern Italian pasta ‘s.

The Yealands Estate Winery was created to operate sustainably at every level.  Opened August 2008, the winery was built under the draft Green Building Code and was the first winery in the world to be accredited... Read more »

"Classic pear with alluring almond and gingerbread characters"

Gold Medal: NZIWS 2012

Bright, very pale straw on release. Classic pear with alluring almond and gingerbread characters. A round soft palate, enhanced by having a small portion of the blend aged for three months in oak barrels. This adds a touch of spice and biscuit to the full, rich finish. Winemakers Notes

In 1989 the unlikely combination of two windsurfing mates restauranteur Chris Gambitsis and police detective Phil Binnie decided that enjoying wine was not enough and what they really wanted to do was grow grapes and make wine. In true kiwi fashion, they jumped in the deep end, and set about establishing the notoriously stony Falcon Vineyard.... Read more »

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"An elegant palate that delivers flavours of white peach, nectarine and ginger"

4 stars (87/100 POINTS): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

"A nicely rounded pinot gris, the appealing bouquet shows yellow peach, pear and floral notes. It's ripe and fruity on the palate with lovely texture and a lingering silky finish. Well balanced and very easy on the palate. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Read more »

"immediately appealing with peach, pear and apple aromas"

ELITE GOLD: Air New Zealand Wine Awards

"Showing lovely fruit intensity, the wine is immediately appealing with peach, pear and apple aromas followed by a juicy palate. There's a hint of spice too, making it a delightful wine to drink" - Judge's comment, Air New Zealand Wine Awards

The palate is full, oily and generous with an array of delicate flavours that persist on the long finish. - Winemaker's notes

"This medium bodied, dry wine has a juicy and refreshing palate"

A bright clean appearance with fresh straw hues. Lifted notes of pear and almond, with a slight mealy biscuit note. This medium bodied, dry wine has a juicy and refreshing palate. 

Before you take flight you must develop your senses, establish your surroundings and lastly find a place of comfort that you know will always be there. The Nest wines have been hand crafted for you to enjoy whilst you sit back and relax. The Nest range of wines has been hatched from one of New Zealand's highly awarded wineries - Lake Chalice Wines. The aim is to deliver excellent wines of the highest quality. Put your feet up and enjoy. Through our sponsorship of the Wingspan Trust www.wingspan.co.nz we are helping increase the numbers of native... Read more »

"RIPE PEAR AND STONEFRUIT, ACCENTED BY A TOUCH OF SPICE"

86/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

16/20 POINTS: Raymond Chan, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

"A fresh and well balanced, fruit driven Pinot Gris, with aromas of ripe pear and stonefruit, accented by a touch of spice. These fruit characters flow on into the palate, and compliment the seamless and generous finish." - Winemaker's notes

"It's nicely fragrant on the nose displaying peach, citrus and pear characters. The palate is ripe and refreshing with lovely fruit intensity, finishing long and... Read more »

perfume of pears, quince and subtle candied fruit

GOLD MEDAL: Royal Easter Show 2013

The nose offers perfume of pears, quince and subtle candied fruit. The palate backs this up and sweet pear/fig dominating the fruit flavours and soft texture. The wine is silky and deceptively full bodied showing nice balance of sugar and acid leaving a clean and crisp finish that is not oily or cloying. A great lunchtime wine that is versatile with many foods but will excel when paired with white cheeses, ceaser salads and chicken dishes

Invivo Wines is a premium New Zealand winery producing world class wines from both the Marlborough and Central Otago regions. Invivo was founded in 2007 by two New Zealanders, Tim Lightbourne and Rob... Read more »

Lifted aromas of orange blossom and pear juice. A lush layered palate.

Bright and clear with a pale golden hue. Lifted aromas of orange blossom and pear juice. A lush layered palate with white peach and citrus flavours. The wine finishes with a zesty punch of fresh ginger and orange peel tang. Yeast inoculated - various strains. Post fermentation lees contact stirred once a week for 6 months. 

Akarua is the largest privately owned single estate vineyard in Central Otago with 50 hectares of stunning vineyard. First planted in 1996 by Sir Clifford Skeggs, Akarua's vineyard is planted in Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. The Akarua winemaking philosophy, led by winemaker Matt Connell, is to show the purity of the fruit and the terroir at its best through gentle handling and absolute attention to... Read more »

"peach, nectarine and apricots...smooth and lingering"

White blossom petal and pears are leading factors in the aroma of this Pinot Gris. They draw your sensors into a palate laden with orchard fruits which includes peach, nectarine and apricots. Sensing an interesting oily texture like the flesh of a Loquat close to the stone, this wine fills the mouth with a viscosity that is smooth and lingering. Approachable now the 2012 Pinot Gris will age well for 6 - 8 years. Pair with Asian flavours. Carrick Pinot Gris is grown at our Cairnmuir Road Vineyard.

"Honeysuckle and spice flavours with a textured and creamy finish"

SILVER MEDAL: Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2012

Winemaker’s Notes: This wine displays fresh floral, nectarine and peach aromas. Honeysuckle and spice flavours are full on the off-dry palate with a textured and creamy finish.

Vinification: Our vinification is aimed at retaining the maximum possible fruit aromas as seen in the vineyard. The grapes were machine harvested in the cool of the morning, then destemmed, crushed and pressed to stainless steel tanks. We fermented at low temperatures with a neutral yeast. We lees stir to add palate weight. After fermentation the wine is racked and cold... Read more »

"pears, tropical spices and guavas...fleshy and unctuous with a core of tangy minerality"

The bright lemon hue of the young wine hints at the ripeness of fruit. It has generous aromas and flavours typical of the variety, suggesting pears, tropical spices and guavas. The barrel fermentation and ageing have added an intriguing layer of complexity and filled out the palate structure. The wine is fleshy and unctuous with a core of tangy minerality and acidity which draw out its length.

aromas of ripe pear, apple crumble and spice with hints of dried grass

The nose exhibits aromas of ripe pear, apple crumble and spice with hints of dried grass. The weighty palate is richly textured, with background creaminess from lees contact, balanced by a fresh acidity providing a lingering finish. Drinking well now, this wine will cellar for the next five years.

Touted by some very experienced winemakers as the perfect vintage, 2010 would certainly come close in our assessment as well. The grapes for this wine comes from our clay-rich hillside Raupo Creek vineyard and the Home vineyard which is made up of a variety of free draining Waimakiriri soils.

The sentinel stone at the entrance to our Home Vineyard in Marlborough, New Zealand, signals the path to both our winery and our philosophy. The... Read more »

"pear, spice, braeburn apple and lychees...rich, off dry, opulent and balanced"

The cool weather of the Awatere Valley brings out the oral side of Pinot Gris. Our 2012 features aromas of pear, spice, braeburn apple and lychees. The palate is rich, off dry, opulent and balanced. The finish has the hallmark minerality found in all of our white wines.

The fruit for our 2012 Pinot Gris was harvested from our estate vineyard in the Awatere Valley. A combination of canopy and yield management ensured great concentration and avour in the fruit. After whole bunch pressing, 10% of the juice was fermented in older French oak barriques using wild yeasts indigenous to our vineyard. While in oak, the lees were stirred regularly. The remaining 90% was fermented in stainless steel with a selected yeast... Read more »

“Attractively aromatic & fragrant florals”

4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4 Stars: Raymond Chan, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

“Bright, pale straw-yellow colour, pale on edge. The bouquet is softly fresh with attractively aromatic and fragrant florals, stonefruits and subtle tropical fruit notes. Dryish to taste, subtly rich flavours of white florals and pears show with delicacy and aromatic detail, and form a moderately concentrated core. The palate is soft textured and possesses a slipperiness from restrained acidity, flowing smoothly and carrying the delicate fruit flavours to a light, clean finish... Read more »

A medium-bodied wine with a refreshing palate of ripe pear and a touch of bread crust

Trophy - Most Successful winery of Show: Sydney International Wine Competition 2012

Winery of the year: Winestate Magazine

Lifted notes pear and apricot, supported by underlying spice and delicate floral notes. Medium bodied with a refreshing palate showing ripe pear, along with a touch of breadcrust. An excellent balance with a long lingering finish.

Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Grapes were originally supplied to local wine companies; however a desire to... Read more »

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"DELIGHTFUL...BEaUTIFULLY FRAGRANT WITH PEACH, PEAR and CITRUS CHARACTERS"

91/100 points (4.5 stars): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“A delightful pinot gris, it's beautifully fragrant on the nose with peach, pear and citrus characters, leading to a succulent palate filled with tasty flavours. A immensely appealing wine offering superb value. At its best: now to 2015." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The grapes for this wine were grown in premium vineyards in the Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley in heart of Marlborough.... Read more »

Medium-bodied with flavours of ripe pear and apricot and a touch of spice.

Trophy Most Successful winery of Show: Sydney International Wine Competition 2012

Winery of the year: Winestate Magazine

Lifted notes of pear and apricot, supported by underlying bread-crust and delicate floral notes. A medium-bodied wine with a refreshing and full palate showing ripe pear and apricot along with a touch of spice. Excellent balance with a long lingering finish.

Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Grapes were originally supplied to local wine... Read more »

"A popular style Pinot Gris displaying lifted aromas of ripe peach, tropical fruit and pear"

Trophy & Gold Medal: Spiegelau International Wine Competition

Gold Medal: Royal Easter Show

"A popular style Pinot Gris displaying lifted aromas of ripe peach, tropical fruit and pear. It's juicy and generously flavoured on the palate showing a touch of sweetness and nicely balanced acidity providing a lovely dry finish. It's just full of luscious flavours." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Notes of sweet aromatic spice mingle in almonds,... Read more »

"Fresh and dry"

GOLD MEDAL: nziwc 2010

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Fresh and dry a nice bite to the fruit which is ideal for antipasto and early courses of chicken or fish. A lovely Marlborough statement ready to be enjoyed from now onwards". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Grass Cove ... as Captain James Cook called it during his second voyage to New Zealand in 1773 is to be found in Marlborough's scenic Queen Charlotte Sound. For the British explorers aboard Cook's HMS Resolution and... Read more »