Accolades

We work hard to produce great wines, which makes recognition even more satisfying. From awards to positive comments from wine experts, our wines are receiving international recognition. 2013 started off well with our 2012 Sauvignon Blanc winning silver at Royal Easter Show in Auckland, meaning that all our wines on current release have silver medal or better.

2012 Sauvignon Blanc

Royal Easter Show: Silver
Winestate, 3.5 stars ‘Fresh, ripe passionfruit/lime aromas lead into a crisp, lively wine, balanced for easy drinking, with a herbal undercurrent and plenty of flavour. Fine value.’

2009 Pinot Noir

International Wine and Spirits Competition: Silver
Wine NZ: Top New Zealand Pinot Noir under $30
” Nice complexity of flavour on the palate with plum, blackberry, ripe strawberry and vanilla and more dried herbs. A touch of toast and bacon fat from oak influence. A youthful, tightly structured wine with good length on the palate and truly superb value for money.” Wine NZ
Royal New Zealand Easter 2011 show: Bronze
BragatoWine Awards 2011: Bronze
Decanter, UK 2011: Bronze

2011 Wild River Pinot Noir

This wine is making a huge splash in the New Zealand market.

Silver Medal: 2012 Spiegelau International Wine Competition
3* ‘A good buy. The 2011 vintage (3*) is full-coloured, mouthfilling and sweet-fruited, with plenty of plummy, slightly spicy flavour.’ Michael Cooper
17+/20 ‘Moderately dark ruby-red colour with youthful purple hues, the aromas of fresh wild raspberries feature on bouquet with good depth and some concentration’ Raymond Chan

Read more about Wild River Pinot Noir 2011

2011 Riesling

Gold, New World Wine Awards
Bob Campbell, MW: Mellow “Riesling in a medium/dry style with apple, citrus, spice/ginger and mineral flavours. Reasonably light, soft wine with a crisp and lingering finish. Good value at this price.”
4 stars, Winestate

2009 Riesling

Cuisine 4 1/2 stars
‘Wine Style Asia Awards’, Singapore: Silver
Nick Adams, MW ‘A good style, lovely fruit, balance between acid and sugar’

2011 Pinot Gris

Cusine, 4 stars ‘Luscious floral and pineapple notes and a creamy texture are kept in check with a fine acid line and structural firmness.
Winestate, 4.5 stars

2010 Sauvignon Blanc

‘Wine Style Asia Awards’, Singapore: Silver
Bob Campbell, MW: “Pure, tangy Sauvignon Blanc with chalky mineral flavours and a suggestion of gooseberry plus lemon grass. If you like the assertive acidity (I do) the wine offers good value at this price.”
Royal New Zealand Easter show: Bronze
Decanter, UK 2011: Bronze

2009 Pinot Gris

Nick Adams, MW ‘A very good example, lovely fruit, texture and mouth feel’

2008 Pinot Noir

Decanter, UK 2010: Bronze

2008 Riesling

Bob Campbell, MW: “Medium Riesling with attractive chalky mineral and lime flavours. Assertive acidity promotes a drying finish. Perhaps a tad too tart but the wine offers undeniably good value at this price.” www.bobswinereviews.com