New Zealand Wineries at the Fair
Abbey Cellars
www.abbeycellars.comPremium Bordeaux Style Merlot and Cabernet blends are the flagships of the Abbey Cellars range together with small amounts of premium dry and sweet Rieslings. Situated on red metal soils in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, Abbey Cellars is a new boutique single estate producer owned and operated by the Haworth family. Abbey Cellars wines have an exclusive focus on producing smaller volumes of hand-picked ultra premium quality wine.
Alpha Domus
www.alphadomus.co.nzSituated on the free-draining gravels of the Hawke’s Bay’s Western Heretaunga plains, Alpha Domus is a family business producing wines from Estate vineyards. Classic Bordeaux and Burgundy varieties form the basis for the range.
Ara
www.arawines.co.nzAra Wines is a privately owned New Zealand company; a team of experienced wine people who produce premium quality wines. Ara is an ancient river terrace; a large alluvial deposit laid down some 20,000 years ago. Our approach is to fuse the best of Old and New World philosophies and practices to produce a new world standard in wine. High vine densities are a notable feature of Winegrowers of Ara’s viticultural approach. Our philosophy to reduce yields comparable to prestigious Old World wine appellations puts us the pathway to producing a new generation in wine.
Askerne Winery
www.askerne.co.nzThe Askerne vineyard and winery was developed by John and Kathryn Loughlin in 1993. Initially purchased as 28 acres of bare river terraces, the property has been expanded to 50 acres which are being progressively planted. We aspire to produce wines which complement food but are vibrant and exciting when standing alone. Askerne is named after an old Yorkshire Spa town which was the birth place of Kathryn Loughlin. The trees on the label are a representation of the gum trees, which are a major feature of the winery site.
Awatere River Wines
louis@vavasourholdings.co.nzAwatere River wines is driven by Louis vavasour’s passion not only for the Awatere Valley but to produce the highest quality wines possible the small appellation can achieve. Inspired by; the long family history dating back to 1887, through to his parents Anna & Peter Vavasour who planted the grapes and built the first winery in the Awatere Valley in the early 80’s. It is from this history the principles for the Awatere River brand have been developed not only in the focus for premium quality , low yield grapes but to the philosophy used in making the wines.
Babich Wines
www.babichwines.co.nzStylish, finely blended wines of a consistently outstanding quality are synonymous with Babich Wines. One of New Zealand’s largest family-owned wine companies, Babich Wines was established in 1916 and has evolved as a major producer, now exporting to numerous markets around the world.
Bald Hills
www.baldhills.co.nzBald Hills Vineyard of Central Otago, is an award winning boutique producer of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling. These exclusive single vineyard wines are earning critical acclaim for their elegance and complexity.
Bascand Wines
www.bascand.co.nzBascand Estate was established in 1998 and owns vineyards in premium growing regions to produce award winning wines. From its Marlborough estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir grapes are grown, while from its North Canterbury estate in Waipara, outstanding Riesling and Pinot Noir grapes are grown. Bascand wines are crafted by winemaker Scott Berry, who has won numerous medals and awards for his wines. The most recent being the only Bragato gold presented for a Riesling in 2007. “Premium quality is our guiding force” says Scott. “Selecting grapes from regions most suited to their individual qualities gives me the ability to craft outstanding wines for people to enjoy.”
Bayview Estate
www.bayviewfarms.co.nzBayview Estate is a family owned and operated boutique Ocean-Front vineyard and winery specialising in exclusive, limited edition, hand crafted wines created in the vineyard. We hand prune, shoot thin, leaf pluck and 100% hand pick in the pursuit of perfection. We produce Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Gewurztraminer. We invite you to taste our terroir. Our soil, sunshine, rain, temperature, altitude and one of the most beautiful locations in the world. Bayview Estate is part of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand and has a strong community focus.
Bouldevines Wines
www.bouldevineswine.co.nzBouldevines Estate is located in the heritage Dog Point Road area of Marlborough New Zealand, and has 33 hectares of established vines under production. Situated on the lower Omaka River flats the vineyard is owned by Philip and Janey Walsh who are pioneer growers in the industry in Marlborough. Bouldevines produces Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and a traditonal method sparkling.
Cellar Door (The)
www.thecellardoor.com.sgAs our name suggests, The Cellar Door is a supplier of wine and food with an established reputation for providing an excellent portfolio with a particular antipodean focus. This privately-owned company, established for over 10 years, offers a diverse range of quality products throughout Singapore. Our exquisite products are available online and soon at our brand new retail premises. Working with some of New Zealand and Australia’s top wine and food exporters, the Cellar Door has become a recognized name within the industry and across Singapore. Participating Wineries: Ata Rangi, Bilancia, Felton Road, Neudorf, Palliser Estate, Pegasus Bay, Quartz Reef, Trinity Hill, Wither Hills.
Central Otago Pinot Noir Limited
www.centralotagopinot.co.nzCentral Otago Pinot Noir Ltd is a membership-based organisation designed to harness the energies and resources of over 45 Central Otago wine producers, working cooperatively to promote our wine region to the wider world. Central Otago is the Southern-most grape growing region in the world, located at latitude 45° South, consisting of a series of sub-regions, each a pocket of possibility in a rugged mountain landscape. We have excelled in recent years with Pinot Noir in particular, displaying cherry-like spicy flavour and velvety textures. We welcome you to join us for a taste of Central Otago’s finest quality premium wine. Participating wineries: Amisfield, Chard Farm, Desert Heart, Felton Road, Grasshopper Rock, Lowburn Ferry, Mt Difficulty, Quartz Reef, Rockburn Wines, Surveyor Thomson, Wooing Tree.
Domaine Georges Michel
www.georgesmichel.co.nzGeorges Michel was already heartedly enamoured by wine when he and his family decided to move to New Zealand and establish Domaine Georges Michel in 1997. Situated on the ‘Golden Mile’ which denotes the central route of the Rapaura area the vineyards produce Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Viognier. Since 2005 Georges’ daughter, Swan (B.V&O Lincoln, NZ), has headed the winemaking team. Our aim is to continue to pursue the wonderful and exciting winemaking potential of Marlborough and to endeavour to bring to the market wines of which we are proud to bear our name.
Fairhall Downs Estate Wines
www.fairhalldowns.co.nzMarlborough wines with distinction describes the wines grown and produced by Fairhall Downs. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are intense fruit driven wines, alive with freshness and flavour. The fruit is grown on the family owned and operated vineyard in Marlborough’s Brancott Valley. Grapes of the highest quality are guaranteed at harvest. Fairhall Downs has created a niche market for its wines, which are of a consistent and well defined style every year.
Gladstone Vineyard
www.gladstone.co.nzGladstone Vineyard is a family owned winery in the exciting Gladstone region of the Wairarapa. We consistently produce beautiful medal winning wines of finesse and elegance in our Gladstone Vineyard and 12,000 Miles ranges. The company is run by Christine and David Kernohan who emigrated from Glasgow to New Zealand over 30 years ago. Christine is chief winemaker (one of only a handful of Scottish women winemakers in the world!) and manages the business. Though small, we have a philosophy of quality, continuous improvement, customer focus and integrity and are committed to the environment through the NZ Sustainable Winegrowing programme.
Hunter’s Wines (NZ) Ltd
www.hunters.co.nzHunter’s is a Marlborough based winery headed by Jane Hunter who received an O.B.E in 1993 for services to the wine industry; an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Massey University,1997; the Inaugural Women in Wine Award in London 2003 and the Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for service to Viticulture, 2009. Chief Winemaker, Gary Duke has been responsible for Hunter’s award wining wines since 1991 with his production of elegant fruit driven wines reflecting the terroir of the company’s various vineyards. Peter Macdonald, Export and Marketing Manager, introduces the wines to the world.
Konrad Wines Ltd
www.konradwines.co.nzThe company is owned by Konrad and Sigrun Hengstler. The Hengstlers originally migrated from Germany to Australia and having decided to become involved in the wine industry realised New Zealand and specifically Marlborough was the place to plant Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Noir. The company’s two vineyards in the Wairau and Waihopai Valleys were first planted in 1996. The Wairau Valley vineyard on Foxes Island presents a warm site producing early ripening fruit. Waihopai Valley is typically cool climate; consequently fruit from the two sites are blended to achieve an optimum balance between ripe and juicy fruit flavours with fresh and complex acid structure.
Man O’ War Vineyards
www.manowarvineyards.co.nzLocated at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, in New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf, Man O’ War boasts a pristine and beautiful spread of coastal hillsides with high cliffs and stunning beaches. This rugged and beautiful coastline was “Discovered” in 1769 by Captain James Cook. Under our family’s stewardship for almost 30 years we first introduced grapes in 1993, firm in the belief that world class wines could be produced here. Since then we have carefully selected and developed 90 individual pockets of Man O’ War’s hillsides, each chosen for the unique and exceptional qualities they bring to our wines.
Misha’s Vineyard Wines
www.mishasvineyard.comMisha’s Vineyard is located on one of the most spectacular sites in New Zealand at the edge of Lake Dunstan in the Bendigo sub-region of Central Otago. The sun drenched north-west facing terraces of the 57 hectare (140 acre) estate provide the optimal conditions for producing world-class Pinot Noir and a range of aromatic white varieties. The ‘no compromise’ philosophy behind Misha’s Vineyard wines requires an exacting viticulture regime, hand-picking and considerate winemaking methodologies. Under internationally renowned winemaker Olly Masters, the highly anticipated range of Misha’s Vineyard wines won critical acclaim from their launch in 2008.
Mountford Estate
www.mountfordvineyard.co.nzA boutique hillside vineyard in the Waipara Valley, North Canterbury. Dubbed ‘The Golden Mile’, the aspect gains high amounts of light, heat and the soils, which are known for their active limestone, were all reasons for the site being selected. Established in 1991 plantings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were chosen due to their suitability. With later expansion to ten hectares under vine the vineyard now includes Riesling. Winemaker, CP Lin’s dedication to perfection has seen the wines develop an international following. Utilising traditional Burgundian methods allow the wines to fully develop their finely tuned well-balanced flavors.
Mt Beautiful Wines - Teece Family Vineyards
www.mtbeautiful.co.nzEstablished in 2004 by David Teece, Teece Family Vineyards is pioneering an exciting new winegrowing region in North Canterbury – Cheviot Hills. Planted across rolling foothills 8km north of Cheviot, on perfect terroir for producing premium wine grapes, our wines are marketed under the Mt Beautiful brand.
Mt Difficulty Wines
www.mtdifficulty.co.nzWith our founding vineyards established in 1992, Mt Difficulty owns some of the oldest vineyards and is one of the most respected wineries in the Central Otago region of New Zealand’s rugged South Island. Situated in Bannockburn, a unique and rare area of extremes, Mt Difficulty has harnessed the once brutal terrain to produce premium wines at the forefront of Central Otago’s wine production.
Montana New Zealand
www.montana.co.nzCreators of the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc! We were first to plant Sauvignon Blanc vines in Marlborough, and ever since our winemakers have been captivated with the pursuit of ultimate flavour from every grape. Our classic range are approachable wine styles with expressive flavours, these wines represent benchmark examples of classic New Zealand varietals. The wines are crafted with minimum intervention to be the purest expression of the unique flavour characteristics that key grape varieties achieve in New Zealand. Our Reserve range are Super-premium wines offering even more expressive styles representative of the different regions, the wines exhibit intense fruit flavours, a true expression of the region and an element of complexity.
Ngatarawa Wines
www.ngatarawa.co.nz“Alwyn Corban has reflected a landed dignity in his wines … that they have become symbols of class to the whole community. Wines that truly grace the table.” Keith Stewart. Ngatarawa, pronounced Naa-taa-ra-wa, is located in the Bridge Pa Triangle in Hawke’s Bay. It is owned by cousins Alwyn and Brian Corban, who continue their family’s 100-year winemaking heritage. Housed in historic racing stables it is acclaimed for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot-based reds, Syrah, Pinot Noir and dessert wine. Four wine ranges are produced: Alwyn - winemaker’s reserve Glazebrook - regional reserve Silks - premium varietals Stables - softer, everyday.
Rock Ferry Wines
www.rockferrywines.comRock Ferry Wines is a Marlborough based boutique wine producer sourcing fruit from 42 ha of company owned, organically farmed vineyards in Marlborough and Central Otago. A state-of-the-art winery was built for the 2009 vintage where all Rock Ferry production is based around organic/biodynamic principles. Rock Ferry embraces the concepts of ‘terroir’ and ’sustainability’ and aims to produce wines that embody the pure, distinct flavours of cool climate New Zealand.
Saint Clair Family Estate
www.saintclair.co.nzSaint Clair Family Estate is a family-owned winery founded in 1994. The company’s mission is to create world-class wines that exceed their customers’ expectations. Neal Ibbotson combines 30 years of viticulture knowledge, Marlborough’s unique terroir and a highly experienced and talented winemaking team, lead by Matt Thomson, to produce some of New Zealand’s finest wines. Saint Clair’s positioning, ‘A growing reputation’ encompasses their commitment to viticulture as a critical part of the winemaking process as well as the rapidly growing brand profile they are enjoying in over 40 markets around the world.
Seifried
www.seifried.co.nzAs the first accredited ‘Sustainable Winegrowing’ winery in Nelson, the focus for quality begins in the vineyard. Fruit drawn from six Estate grown vineyards around the Nelson region are blended to give distinctive, varietal characters to the wines. Proud to be the South Island’s oldest family owned winery, experience in making quality food-friendly wine is undisputable, and now the passion has been passed to the next generation. With eldest daughter Heidi, and son Chris combining talents and experience to lead the winemaking team, and youngest daughter Anna working in the marketing side of the business, winemaking really is a family affair.
Spy Valley Wines
www.spyvalleywine.co.nzThe brand name Spy Valley is derived from the presence of a satellite communications monitoring base within a few kilometres of the winery. Nestled on the terraces of the Omaka River within the Waihopai Valley are the vineyards of Johnson Estate. Eight varieties of grapes over 135 hectares produce premium quality fruit for Spy Valley Wines. Youthful, exuberant wines bursting with fruit flavour and aroma are crafted using modern winemaking techniques by winemaker Paul Bourgeois and his team.
Summerhouse
www.summerhouse.co.nzSummerhouse, a place to enjoy and be free! Summerhouse wine has been created by Heather and Meric. They capture the uniqueness of each grape they grow in their vineyard and preserve it in the wine they make. Each wine tells a story of the season from which it was born. The season is expressed in the aromas, flavours and texture. Every label tells a story of relaxation. The “Child of Summer” evokes memories and encourages dreams. The poems relax and entice. The butterflies set you free…
Te Mara Estate
www.temaraestate.comTe Mara Estate (’The Garden’) is an award winning family owned vineyard of 20 hectares (50 acres) dedicated to producing elegant and appealing cool climate wines from Central Otago, New Zealand. Te Mara is dedicated to producing Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling wines using fully sustainable methods and is a registered Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand producer. Husband and wife team, Janiene Bayliss and David Pratt own and manage Te Mara, combining making wine to suit the palette of their customers with bringing the best expression possible from the vineyard.
Tohu Wines
www.tohuwines.co.nzMaori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa (New Zealand) have a strong spiritual connection to the earth and a great respect for all that is grown and produced by the land. Tohu (meaning signature) wines are produced by New Zealand’s first Maori owned wine company. Our wines are a sign of our integrity as wine producers and custodians of our pristine country honouring the past, present and future generations of Maori. Tohu wines are our gift from the land - Nga Hua a te Whenua.
Two Rivers of Marlborough
www.tworivers.co.nzTwo Rivers of Marlborough is a small boutique marlborough wine label created by local wine maker David Clouston. After 20 vintages experience both in New Zealand and abroad, David created his own label Two Rivers of Marlborough with the aim to make high quality, hand crafted wines which are a true expression of the unique micro climates found alongside the banks of Marlborough’s famous Awatere and Wairau Rivers. David produces four award winning wines of limited quantity under the Two Rivers of Marlborough label Sauvignon Blanc,Pinot Gris,Riesling and Pinot Noir.
Villa Maria Estate
www.villamaria.co.nz100% New Zealand owned, Villa Maria is the home of New Zealand’s most awarded wines. Established in 1961 by owner and Managing Director George Fistonich, Villa Maria is dedicated to the pursuit of making quality New Zealand wine, enjoyed by wine drinkers around the world.
Vinoptima Estate
www.vinoptima.co.nzVinoptima (Latin for “best wines”) is a single variety, 10 hectare vineyard estate created by Nick Nobilo in Ormond, near Gisborne on the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Based on the French paradigm of terroir and combining the best of both old and new world winemaking practices the vision for Vinoptima is simply to produce world class Gewurztraminer.
Wairau River Wines
www.wairauriverwines.comWairau River Wines is a dynamic family owned company with well established international markets for our premium wines. The Rose family are pioneers in Marlborough planting their first vineyards in 1978 which now total over 200 hectares. All wine is 100% estate grown and bottled and we are a carbon neutral certified winery. Our philosophy is about utilising low crops and ripe fruit to produce premium wine that has become renowned for exhibiting intense fruit characteristics and classical elegance.
Waihopai River Vineyard - The Ned
www.thened.co.nzThe vineyards of the Ned are located on the southern side of the Wairau Valley and the mouth of the Waihopai Valley which provide a near perfect environment to produce fruit of startling character. A truly cool maritime climate, underpinned by low vigour soil; clay, ancient river beds and ash; are the basis for wines with finess and substance. Warm daytime temperatures, followed by cool nights encourage the development of intense flavours that have become a hallmark of the great wines of Marlborough.
West Brook Winery
www.westbrook.co.nzGumfields by West Brook pays tribute to the ingenuity, perseverance and tenacity of the early Dalmatian immigrants, many of whom worked as gumdiggers in New Zealand in the late 1800’s. At the turn of the century, as the gumlands gave way to farms and vineyards, some of these talented people turned their hands to winemaking and went on to become the pioneers of New Zealand’s wine industry. Gumfields is produced by West Brook, one of New Zealand’s founding wineries, established in 1935 in Henderson, Auckland. The wines are handcrafted by owner and chief winemaker Anthony Ivicevich, himself a descendant of a pioneering Dalmatian winemaking family. Anthony is supported in the business by his wife Susan and in the vineyards by his son Linton. The iconic ‘gum drips’ portrayed on the Gumfields label are set to become a symbol of quality, tradition and respect for the brand.