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"This is a delightful Riesling"

4 stars points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 

“This is a delightful Riesling showing lemon/lime, floral and green apple characters on the nose. The palate is precise and fine with a hint of sweetness which is brilliantly balanced by the crisp acidity leading to a mouthwatering finish. A brilliantly priced Riesling showing lovely varietal flavours and appeal.” At its best: now to 2013. 13.5% March 2011.Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

Sourced from a variety of sites throughout the Marlborough region this... Read more »

"Powerful, ripe varietal flavours"

Colour: Pale gold with green hints.

Bouquet: Spicy aromatics reminiscent of rosewater, musk and green ginger with complexing cream and smoke notes.

Palate: Powerful, ripe varietal flavours of stonefruit, exotic cardamom-like spices, green ginger and lychee, with hints of toffee and cream fudge. Rich, fat, textural palate with good weight and silky mouthfeel culminating in a very long, luscious finish. The “wild” ferment portion adds structure and complexity.
 

"textbook Gewurztraminer with immense appeal"

4.5 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“The nose is gloriously perfumed with tropical fruit, floral and spice characters. It's ripe, rich and silky on the palate with a rounded mouthfeel and a lingering smooth finish. Brilliantly priced, this is varietaly pure and expressive - textbook Gewurztraminer with immense appeal.” At its best: now to 2013. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Delicious enticing aromas of Turkish Delight and soft spices. The aromas extend to the palate expressing fresh lychee, rose petal and a balanced clove... Read more »

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"A vibrant and mouthwatering wine offering great value for money"

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“A pristine and brightly flavoured Riesling showing ripe citrus, apple and a touch of honey characters on the nose. It's lively and refreshing on the palate with a juicy mouthfeel and a lingering dry finish. A vibrant and mouthwatering wine offering great value for money.” At its best: now to 2013. 12% Screw cap. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Sourced from carefully selected vineyard sites within the Marlborough region this wine is light... Read more »

"Very bright indeed! Super racy and only just off dry. Great balance! Very crystalline. Well made" Jancis Robinson MW

"Ethereal, elegant and graceful – Riesling is so balletic – it is intense but delicate, weighty but light. Fruity but refreshing. This 2009 carries hint of guava hidden among flowers and citrus. It has a perfumed and focused entry leading to wine which carries gently through the palate and with a fine juicy finish."

"lovely balance of fruit" 

"finishing fresh and cleansing"

"The nose abounds with citrus and floral aromatics. It has a full palate, with concentrated citrus and lemongrass flavours weaving their way around a strongly directional mineral cut. This wine has a lovely balance of fruit and acidity finishing fresh and cleansing."

Our 2010 Riesling release is again from an ideal block in Bendigo, Central Otago. An elevated slope with excellent sun exposure and soils of high schist content results in lively fruit with gentle ripe acidity.
The grapes are hand picked; whole bunch pressed, settled for 48hrs and then fermented at cool temperatures to retain the fresh fruit characteristics.
 

"Mouthwatering flavours on the palate"

"This wine carries crisp notes of citrus blossom and nectarine. Mouthwatering flavours on the palate show hints of juniperberry and lemon barley sorbet. Savour with fine company and spectacular conversation."

Wairau River (pronounced why-raow) produces wines exclusively sourced from our family estate vineyards first established in 1978 by Phil & Chris Rose. Hand tended in small batches from vine to bottle, low crops and ultra ripe fruit are utilised to produce premium wine that has become renowned for exhibiting intense fruit characteristics and classical elegance.

"an intensely varietal and textured wine"

Gold: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2009

Gold: Liquorland 'Top 100' 2009

Gold: Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2009

5 Stars: Michael Cooper

"Natural fermentation on solids in barrel, malolactic fermentation and battonage have resulted in an intensely varietal and textured wine. Displaying a tight core of complex natural ferment derived characters including flint and meal, surrounded by layers of creamy apricot and... Read more »

"balanced with a sweet core of citrus, melons and grapefruit zest"

"a long tangelo finish"

This wine has an exotic nose with persimmons, guava and melons. Still very young, this wine has mouthwatering acidity that is balanced with a sweet core of citrus, melons and grapefruit zest. The salty minerality in the wine leads to a long tangelo finish. This wine would benefit from cellaring.

All Carrick Rieslings are hand harvested, and picked early to preserve the powerful floral aromatics and bright citrus acidity which are characteristic of Central Otago. The wine has been whole bunch pressed and fermented with wild yeast. The gentle handling of this wine means that it has been bottled without fining.

"good fruit concentration and weight in the mouth"

"a core of minerality and tangy acidity, which flows through the palate"

The wine’s bouquet and flavour suggests citrus fruit, especially limes, along with peaches, nectarines, lychees, pineapple and tropical spices. The low crop levels have produced good fruit concentration and weight in the mouth. There is a core of minerality and tangy acidity, which flows through the palate, helping to draw out the wine’s length and balance its
off-dry finish. While ready to drink on release, with careful cellaring, it should continue to develop and blossom for a decade or more.

In making this wine we especially selected vines with low to moderate levels of crop. After... Read more »

"Creamy texture with depth and complexity"

"soft limey acid finish to give length"

Strawberry and orange blossom. Subtle spice of cinnamon. Creamy texture with depth and complexity, soft limey acid finish to give length. A drier style Rose, so very suited to accompanying a meal.

A tricky year in the vineyards north of Auckland, with good bud burst and fruit set resulting in a big crop, so much fruit thinning was needed. Some rain in February and March meant ripening was slow and the grapes were not harvested until mid May - two weeks later than normal.

The grapes were handpicked at 21.5 brix to retain acids and avoid a high alcohol. Chilled to 8 brix, destemmed but not crushed and held in press for 6 hours to... Read more »

A beautifully intense wine with pungent Gewurztraminer characters of Turkish delight, rose petals and lifted notes of spice.

Gold Medal: Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2011

NZ Wine Company of the Year 2010: Winestate Wine of the Year Awards NZ/Australia 2010

NZ Winemaker of the Year, Matt Thomson of Saint Clair Family Estate: Winestate Wine of the Year Awards NZ/Australia 2010 

A beautifully intense wine with pungent Gewurztraminer characters of Turkish delight, rose petals and lifted notes of spice. The wine is full-bodied and has a soft round oily texture on the palate showing intense rose petals... Read more »

"Excellent concentration and opulence...Impressive"

5 Stars: Michael Cooper, Winestate Australia

5 Stars 93/100: Huon Hooke, Gormet Traveller Wine, Australia

5 Stars: Tizwine.com

"Still a baby, this Waipara beauty was harvested at 32 brix. Light lemon/green, it is fresh, sweet, concentrated and citrusy, with a gentle overlay of honey, an oily richness and lovely poise and length." Michael Cooper,... Read more »

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"Beautifully balanced acidity and a long and concentrated finish"

4 Stars: TiZwine.com 2010

"Clean and bright citrus aromas and flavours with a hint of kerosene and well balanced acidity." TiZwine.com 2010

Lively aromas of mandarin and citrus entwined with floral hints and a touch of honeydew. This light bodied Riesling shows limes and grapefruit on the palate with a slight mineral note. Beautifully balanced acidity and a long and concentrated finish. The fruit for this wine comes from several vineyards throughout Marlborough. It was fermented at cool temperatures with selected yeast in order to retain the intensity of the fruit flavour.

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Perfectly balanced acidity hones this medium sweet wine to perfection

Gold medal & trophy: NZIWS 2011

Perfectly balanced acidity hones this medium sweet wine to perfection. A juicy, lower alcohol style with zesty apple, honeysuckle and a long, refreshing and lingering finish. NZIWS Judges

Crafted to be naturally lower in alcohol and in a medium sweet style, this ITI Riesling has a lifted nose alive with floral aromatics like apple blossom and honeysuckle. On the palate there‚s a lovely balance between juicy sweetness and crisp apply acidity and though the wine is light in both body and alcohol, it packs in plenty of flavour with juicy apple, mandarin and delicate blossoms. This refreshing wine would be ideal with lunch... Read more »

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"bright and juicy"

4 Stars (88/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“This is a vibrant and delightful rosé displaying youthful aromas of red cherry, floral and raspberry. It's bright and juicy on the palate with a hint of sweetness which is well balanced by the crisp acidity leading to a lingering finish. Great value for money, this is a perfect drink for this summer - on its own or partner with nibbles, various salads and cold meats.” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Made from a blend of Pinot Gris and... Read more »

"subtle undertones of nutmeg and a tease of musk"

3.5 Stars: TiZwine.co.nz

"Dry in style with firm acidity, this is quite a big wine. Citrus and orange peel flavours come to the fore with hints of honeysuckle and violets. Should continue to develop nicely." TiZwine.com

This Marlborough Riesling gives vibrant aromas of honeysuckle, savoury red apples and kaffir limes, with subtle undertones of nutmeg and a tease of musk. Made in a crisp, dry style this wine is made to cellar before being served to accompany seafood and fish dishes.

We began our journey making organic wines as a natural extension of our care for the environment philosophy and to satisfy a growing demand for Organic wines.... Read more »

"Strawberry fruit... Balanced and Refreshing"

4 stars (86/100 points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This wine captures the youthful vibrancy of the fruit, displaying strawberry, floral and subtle citrus characters on the nose. It's lively and well fruited on the palate showing lovely intensity and a refreshing finish. An elegantly expressed and immediately appealing rosé. At its best: now to 2013." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"There is some nice lifted strawberry fruit and the palate is well balanced and refreshing, helped by the low alcohol. I would promote as the perfect lunch time... Read more »

"clean and fresh and is an ideal wine for summer drinking"

The aromas are of milk chocolate and blackberry bush with hints of red berry. The palate begins again with the character of milk chocolate and red berry with a very soft texture from having low acidity balancing the dryness and minerality of the wine. The wine finishes clean and fresh and is an ideal wine for summer drinking.

The 2011 Man O’ War Rose is 100% Malbec which was handpicked and whole bunch pressed. After pressing the juice was fined and cold settled before being racked clear to a tank for fermentation. Fermented to complete dryness, the Rose underwent a partial malolactic fermentation to add texture to the palate. The Rose was then filtered and stored in the winery prior to bottling at 5 degrees C... Read more »

"Our most popular Summer wine - Blackbarn"

Their philosophy is to make artisan wines that are food friendly, have texture, palate interest, and balance. Cool fermentation has captured the bright fruit characters in a dryer elegant summer aperitif style.

Blackbarn is a small vineyard just five minutes from the Village of Havelock North in Hawkes Bay Wine Country. Their focus is on premium Bordeaux styled red varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Our award winning whites include Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. All their wines are Estate Grown and the fruit is hand picked.

The 2011 Rose is made from estate grown Merlot grapes.

"Benchmark Marlborough Rose, impressive purity & a pleasingly dry and lengthy finish" Bob Campbell MW

4 Stars: Bob Campbell MW

Aromas of strawberry, raspberry and plum are on the nose. Strawberry, mullberry and blackberry flavours combine with spice on the palate. This wine shows real savoury depth, length and weight balanced with fine acidity. This Rosé can be served lightly chilled. It is excellent as an aperitif or for al fresco dining.

The 2010 Huia Rosé is made from fully ripe Merlot and Malbec grapes sourced from the Brancott valley and a handful of Pinot Noir from the West Coast road region. The grape ratio is  90% Merlot,... Read more »

"An attractive Rose with an initial appealing hint of sweetness leading to a pleasantly drying finish"

4 Stars: Bob Campbell MW

An attractive Rose with an initial appealing hint of sweetness leading to a pleasantly drying finish. flavors are delicate suggesting cherry and raspberry with a touch of spice. Good food wine. Bob Campbell

At Fromm our desire is to make the best wine possible, with this in mind we have dedicated a part of our Pinot Noir vineyard to this wine. Depending on the vintage, this fruit is also supplemented through the Saignee process with free-run juice from some of our best Pinot Noir. The result is an easy drinking flavourful wine... Read more »

"Ripe strawberries on the palate with a long fresh finish"

Its candy-floss in colour and aroma. Ripe strawberries on the palate with a long fresh finish; most enjoyable chilled on summer afternoons and evenings. Winemakers Notes

Rockburn takes its name from the harsh rock strewn, burn scarred landscape of Central Otago. The region is renowned for its stunning scenery of rugged mountains and picturesque lakes. Rockburn has two vineyards, a 8 hectare block in Gibbston valley and 24 hectares at Parkburn north of Cromwell. It is a combination of its unique continental climate and alluvial soil types that gives Central Otago wines their distinctive elegance. Hand tendered vines are painstakingly cared for by our viticulturist before premium parcels of fruit are passed on to winemaker Malcolm... Read more »

"Delicately bodied with delightful delicate flavours of strawberry and currants"

Bright, pink salmon colour. Delicately bodied with delightful delicate flavours of strawberry and currants. 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. They named their fledgling operation Lake Chalice Wines, after the wilderness lake in the Richmond range bordering the north of the Wairau Plain, and adopted the stunning New Zealand Falcon (Karearea) as their emblem. Lake Chalice Wines is a key sponsor of... Read more »

"Loaded with wonderfully intense raspberry & strawberry flavours"

This wine has the vibrant hues of ripe tamarillo. When released in September 2011, this Rose was showing aromas of fresh summer berries. Loaded with wonderfully intense raspberry & strawberry flavours. This wine has lovely balance and a lingering fruit filled finish. Winemakers Notes

After exploring the globe's wine producing areas and working many consecutive vintages in Italy, Jules settled back into Marlborough helping to produce award winning wines for the likes of Kim Crawford, Saint Clair and Cape Campbell. Around this time she decided to start her own brand kicking off with a tiny production using the best Marlborough fruit she could get her hands on, and thank goodness for us she did! It's been ten years... Read more »

"A generous wine on the palate. Lovely sweet fruit fills the mouth"

Rolling Wines are sourced from the Central Ranges area our vineyard, in the foothills surrounding the town of Orange, NSW. The continual cool temperatures, coupled with intense sunlight, gives the fruit incredible colour and vibrant flavours. With the Rolling brand, we’ve created a range of fantastic, easy drinking wines. A great companion for food or just to enjoy on their own.

Aroma: Vibrant pink in colour. Lifted berry aromas, dominated by strawberry and raspberry, open the nose with candied fruit and subtle spice.

Palate: A generous wine on the palate. Lovely sweet fruit fills the mouth. Ripe berry fruits and hint of plum are perfectly balanced by a touch of cool climate leafiness. A serious Rosé full of... Read more »

Aromas of grapefruit and apricot with a hint of honey

Pale gold colour on release.  Aromas of grapefruit and apricot with a hint of honey.  A great balance of acidity and sweetness, with a long finish to savour over after dinner, cheese and conversation Enjoy now or cellar carefully for the next 5 years. 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. They named their fledgling operation Lake Chalice Wines, after the wilderness lake in the Richmond range bordering the north of the Wairau... Read more »

a medley of aromas including mandarin, citrus blossom, lime, hints of pink grapefruit and wild honey

Throphy & Champion Riesling: International Aromatic Wine Competition 2010

Gold Medal: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2010

Gold Medal: Royal Easter Show 2011

This Nelson Riesling has a medley of aromas including mandarin, citrus blossom, lime, hints of pink grapefruit and wild honey, while the persistent palate has a subtle mineral edge. Made in a dry style, this wine will age gracefully with nutty/waxy and wild honey aromas coming to... Read more »

"fresh roses, cranberry, sweets and summer berries with a richly flavoured palate"

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

"A lovely dry-style rosé showing youthful aromas of floral, raspberry and citrus. The palate is juicy and lively with lovely fruit intensity and a refreshing finish. It's beautifully balanced and full of vibrant flavours. At its best: now to 2013." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"I’m not sure if the ‘Hey Jude’ Rosé is a tribute to Dick Frizzell’s wife Jude, or whether it’s the name of her favourite wine style, of even if it is supposed to... Read more »

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"Luscious ripe fruit flavours of strawberry and papaya" 

83/100 Points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A charming rosé showing lifted aromas of raspberry, red cherry and citrus. The palate is ripe and fruity with an easy-flowing mouthfeel and a crisp finish. A lovely dry style and affordable rosé showing youthful flavours. At its best: now to 2013. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A lovely light cranberry red colour with aromas of wild strawberry and papaya. Made from a blend of Riesling and Merlot this wine is fresh and bright with well balanced acidity and a... Read more »

'Great value for money, this attractive Riesling shows delightful flavours"

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

"A lively Riesling showing fine aromas of lemon/lime, floral and stone fruit. The palate is linear and juicy with good fruit intensity and bright acidity leading to a mouth-watering finish. Great value for money, this attractive Riesling shows delightful flavours. At its best: now to 2015." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit. Nov 2011.

Clean and refreshing flavours of lemon and lime with a pinch of honeysuckle bounce off the tongue.  A subtle minerality and well balanced finish ensure a lasting finish.  Match with white meats or any lightly spiced dish. Perfect for drinking now this wine... Read more »

"A dry Riesling needs to be pure.  And this is."

5 stars (94/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

89/100 Points: Robert Parker (Lisa Perrotti Brown, MW)

A dry Riesling needs to be pure.  And this is.  Elegant yet expressive, this gorgeous wine shows delicate aromas of lime, floral, flint and a hint of white peach.  The palate is focused and linear with lovely weight and fine texture, well supported by the perfectly integrated acidity.  Great line and length.  At its best:  Now to 2020. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The 2009 Foxes Island Riesling has a slightly funky, wild yeast... Read more »

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"An impressive wine showing substance and harmony"

4.5 stars (90/100 points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Pinot Blanc can be a delightful drink as it has the roundness and soothing quality, and this is a lovely expression of the variety. It's ripe and elegantly perfumed on the nose displaying yellow peach, mango and floral characters. The palate is concentrated and weighty with rich texture and a fabulously long, expansive finish. An impressive wine showing substance and harmony. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

** Click here to learn more about the NZ Riesling Challenge 2010 **

"12 renowned New Zealand winemakers - 12 Individual bottles of great Riesling"

Waipara Riesling 1: Patrick Materman - Pernod Ricard NZ, Marlborough

The wine is pale straw in colour. Aromas of orange blossom and mandarin peel abound, along with vibrant white nectarine notes. Citrus fruit and honey flavours dominate the palate with an excellent balance of natural sweetness and acidity.

Waipara Riesling 2: Dr John Forrest - Forrest Wines, Marlborough

Produced in an “off dry” style, this wine shows orange blossom, mandarin and... Read more »

"The palate is well poised with good focus" 

The nose has all the typical Central Otago citrus notes of lemon and limes with delicate florals and flint characteristics. The palate is well poised with good focus and a solid core of stone-fruits, red delicious apples and tangelos which tapers into a steely, dry, mineral finish. This wine would benefit from cellaring.

All Carrick Rieslings are hand harvested, and picked early to preserve the powerful floral aromatics and bright citrus acidity which are characteristic of Central Otago. The wine has been whole bunch pressed and fermented with wild yeast. The gentle handling of this wine means that it has been bottled without fining.

It has good fruit concentration and fullness in the mouth, but it remains elegant, lithe and stylish 

On release the wine has a delicate star-bright, lemon hue. Its bouquet and flavour suggests limes, lemons, white peaches and nectarines. There is also an underlying hint of tropical spices and lychees. It has good fruit concentration and fullness in the mouth, but it remains elegant, lithe and stylish. It has a core of minerality and crisp acidity which flows through the wine and draws out the finish.

After picking, the grapes were pressed and the juice allowed to settle overnight. The clarified portion was then slowly fermented at cool temperatures to help the wine conserve its pure zesty aromas and flavours. As soon as fermentation ceased, the wine was removed from its yeast deposit (lees) to preserve... Read more »

GOLD: International Cool Climate Wine Show

4.5 STARS: Winestate Recent Releases

SILVER: New Zealand International Wine Show 2010

SILVER: Royal Easter Wine Show 2010

A youthful wine exhibiting fresh lime/citrus characteristics with hints of tropical fruits. The wine is light lemon/green in colour and presents a strikingly long finish on the palate. Its invigorating acidity supports the lively and crisp structure of the wine and will reward cellaring for the next 5 to 6 years.

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"A lovely example of the variety and representing excellent value"

4 STARS (87 points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A finely lifted bouquet displaying floral, tropical fruit and citrus characters. The palate is nicely fruited showing smooth texture, modest acidity and a refreshing finish. It's very easy on the palate with a touch of sweetness but finishes clean and dry. A lovely example of the variety and representing excellent value. At its best: now to 2011." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Delicate, gentle wine with a hint of sweetness that leads to a fairly dry finish. Offers good value at this... Read more »

"LEGENDARY KIWI ACTOR SAM NEILL'S PICNIC RANGE"

This vintage our Riesling was sourced from our Redbank plantings and blended with fruit sourced from a vineyard located on the Wanaka Road outside of Cromwell. Hints of mandarin skin, lime and white peach on the nose and the palate lead to a balanced minerality, with a crisp dry finish. Although approachable in its youth, this wine has the potential to develop with bottle age, and start to show its strengths in about a year's time.

Some friends, a blanket or two, a creek; a little lunch and a glass of wine. Life is good! Two Paddocks Picnic wines are made for these times. Affordable and utterly delicious. They source the Picnic fruit from what they consider the best growing area for each grape in New Zealand. Each year they release only 100 cases or so... Read more »

“THE PALATE IS PURE AND VIBRANT SHOWING SUBTLE SWEETNESS AND RACY ACIDITY”

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“A gorgeous Riesling displaying gentle aromas of lime/lemon, floral and a touch of toasty characters on the nose. The palate is pure and vibrant showing subtle sweetness and racy acidity providing a lingering crisp dry finish. At its best: now to 2013” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

NEW RELEASE: EXCLUSIVE TO BLACKMARKET

Fruit from our Parkburn (Cromwell Basin) Vineyard is used to make this classically styled off-dry Riesling. Lemons and mandarins dominate the intensely fruity nose of this wine... Read more »

"RATED IN THE 60 BEST NZ WINES" Matthew Jukes

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“A beautifully sensuous wine with a gently perfumed nose displaying floral, mango and subtle spice characters. The palate is immensely appealing and superbly flavoured showing gentle sweetness, silky texture and well balanced acidity providing both structure and a refreshing finish. It's full-flavoured yet remains elegant and finely poised. Very stylish. At its best: now to 2012” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

COLOUR: Bright golden straw

NOSE: Lively rose petals, ginger and hints of musk

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“I AM PROFOUNDLY IMPRESSED BY THE OVERALL QUALITY...A WINERY WORTH WATCHING.” Bob Campbell MW

Trophy & Gold: Romeo Bragato Wine Awards 2010

Trophy & Gold: New World International Wine Awards 2010

"This year’s Viognier is perhaps the most elegant Viognier we have made. With subtle floral aromas combining with notes of apricot, mandarin, spice and cream, it nicely finishes with... Read more »

"A Riesling made in this friendly style is such a lovely wine to sip"

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A Riesling made in this friendly style is such a lovely wine to sip. It's nicely lifted on the nose displaying floral, apricot and mandarin notes. The palate is juicy and vibrant with well balanced acidity. The wine offers a huge appeal as well as brilliant value.” At its best: now to 2013".  Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Sourced from several carefully selected sites within the Marlborough region, this wine is light bodied with... Read more »

"warming wine with loads of appeal"

GOLD MEDAL & TROPHY: New Zealand International Wine Show 2009

ELITE GOLD: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2009

90/100 & 4 STARS: Bob Campbell MW

"Generous, opulent Gewurztraminer with masses of exotic fruits, rose petal and mixed spice flavours plus a full-bodied, almost chewy mouth feel to match. This is a rich and warming wine with loads of appeal." Bob Campbell MW

"A richly textured wine with a whisper of sweetness and floral, tropical characters. It's immensely drinkable and delicious"... Read more »

"FINISHES WITH LIVELY CITRUS RIND FLAVOURS"

GOLD MEDAL: Liquorland Top 100 2008

The Camshorn vineyard, originally a suffolk sheep farm, sits sheltered from prevailing winds by hills on both sides in the small, yet diverse winegrowing area of the Waipara Valley. Gracing State Highway One, the Camshorn vineyard is a mile long and nearly as wide, and features precision planted north/south facing rows, created using laser lights, which cover north facing slopes gaining maximum light exposure.

The wine is pale straw in colour with green highlights and has aromas of spicy pear and cinnamon. On the palate, it offers flavours of pear, mandarin and mineral characters contributed by the soils. The wine finishes with lively citrus rind flavours- Winemakers Notes

"vibrance and succulence"

Few Australian vineyards can boast the lineage of this wine. This is the 28th vintage in which Grosset has released a Watervale Riesling. The name 'Springvale' emphasises the fact that it is now entirely from the single vineyard owned by Grosset. The 2008 vintage is shaping up to be the best since 2002 for Clare riesling.

"Fresher, more fragrant and more driven by intense lime juice flavour than the Polish Hill. There is some restraint in this young Riesling; vibrance and succulence with zesty, almost earthy and certainly minerally notes; as well as pure fruit before its lingering, dry finish."

Kiwi Classic in the making

The Camshorn vineyard, originally a suffolk sheep farm, sits sheltered from prevailing winds by hills on both sides in the small, yet diverse winegrowing area of the Waipara Valley. Gracing State Highway One, the Camshorn vineyard is a mile long and nearly as wide, and features precision planted north/south facing rows, created using laser lights, which cover north facing slopes gaining maximum light exposure.

Aromas of lime, white peach and bees wax dominate the nose alongside mandarin orange and mineral flavours, with elegant citrus notes on the finish.- Winemakers Notes

GOLD MEDAL: ROYAL EASTER SHOW WINE AWARDS 2009

GOLD MEDAL & TROPHY: INTERNATIONAL AROMATIC WINE COMPETITION 2008

"Lawson's Dry Hills splendid record with Gewürztraminer continues with this accomplished wine." Cuisine Magazine

"Lawson's Dry Hills have produced distinguished Gewürztraminer since 1992 and this vintage is no exception with an inviting fragrance, hints of tropical fruit, lychees and ginger" Charmian Smith, Otago Daily Times

"Consistently one of the finest Gewürztraminers in New Zealand and this is an excellent example of what has become a Marlborough classic."Warren Barton, The Dominion Post

Tricky to pronounce but delicious to drink, Gewürztraminer is an unmistakable variety. Lychee and rose-petal scented, it's both weighty and mouthfilling, abounding in soft, ripe... Read more »

"off-dry style, with rich fruit and juicy acidity"

gold: International wine challenge 2011 - UK

5 stars - 93/100: Bob Campbell MW

4 Stars: Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2011 – NZ

"A classic New Zealand, off-dry style, with rich fruit and juicy acidity. Showing complex varietal characters of clementine... Read more »

Framingham's most Awarded Wine

3 Gold Medals

11 Silver Medals  

A dry, tightly structured, mineral style. Released with bottle age. Showing complex mature and varietal characters of citrus, toast and honey with a long, creamy finish.

Framingham is a boutique winery in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. Taking grapes from both our own estate vineyard and selected sites nearby, we craft a range of expressive, individual small batch wines with new world purity and old world complexity.