Mercury Bay Wines
July 29, 2019
Sunny and surf-washed the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula seems an unlikely location for viticulture. But Cooks Beach on the shores of Mercury Bay is ideal for growing pinot noir. The area enjoys a unique microclimate and the considerable day/night temperate exchange ...
Takapoto — Trophy Winner
February 21, 2019
In 2017 and 2018 Karapiro winemaker Andy Anderson won the New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year at London’s prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition. He was also awarded the World’s Best Pinot Noir Trophy for his 2012 Takapoto Bannockburn Single Vineyard Pin...
Mercury Bay Estate Vineyard
November 7, 2018
Mercury Bay Estate Vineyard, Winery & Cellar Door on eastern Coromandel Peninsula is a showcase for local and Hawke’s Bay grapes. Simon & Veronica Ward purchased a piece of an original vineyard choosing a Pinot Noir block purely as an ideal location to live.
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FROM THE USA - CHARLES SMITH WINES
March 10, 2018
Charles Smith’s first job of note was as a rock band manager and it was on the road that he realised that entertaining music industry heavies was easy when you served good wine.
In 1999 he moved to Washington State to fulfil his burgeoning passion for wine and here ...
A TRUE TASTE OF SUMMER
December 20, 2017
Two new additions to the Selaks Taste Collection range — luscious Pinot Gris and Berries & Cream Rosé — are just ripe for summer. The wines have been carefully crafted and will complement many a seasonal dish. Once again, the label designs are standouts....
Question: WHO WAS MARLBOROUGH’S FIRST WINEMAKER?
October 25, 2017
Söderberg Home Block Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
July 6, 2017
Jan writes:My husband and I are lucky enough to live on prime pinot noir land. We're surrounded by vineyards and are particularly proud to have the award-winning Söderberg Wines' pinot noir vineyard next door. We enjoy this wine with a variety of dishes including: goat's ch...
Ara Wines — A blend of both tradition and innovation
June 14, 2013
Ara is a special piece of land in the Wairau Valley located just outside the Marlborough township of Renwick....
