Our viticulturist stars this month in the US publication – Whalebone Magazine. This is a fantastic magazine and this month’s magazine is the Surf Issue. You can check out the article here and read about Hamish’s journey from abalone diver to viticulturist in his family’s business,
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Our winter menu is now being served. There have been a few new dishes added, for example Coconut Braised Beef Short Rib and Crispy Duck Leg Salad. But don’t fear, the Double Baked Blue Cheese Souffle and the Salt and Pepper Prawns favourites are staying firmly put. Our restaurant will be open throughout the winter,
Winter Menu Now Being Served! Read More »
We have proudly supported the Blenheim Musical Theatre since 2006 and they have just finished a very successful season of Les Misérables, directed by Peter Meikle, musical direction by Linda Holdaway and choreography by Lianna Bell. Sold out audiences and standing ovations every night attest to the talent in the region, it certainly blew us
It seems so long ago but, it’s just a month since we finished harvesting. Harvest 2022 threw a bit of everything at us but as always, the team rose to the challenges with determination and good old fashioned hard work. With a team from all over the world: Australia, UK, Italy, USA, France, and Argentina
Vintage #31 is Done! Read More »
Only a few hundred cases are made and it sells out each year, this much anticipated release has now happened! 2021 was an outstanding vintage and Mary, our chardonnay winemaker had this to say about what was special about the wine: ‘2021 was such a spectacular vintage. It was a low-yielding vintage, but very high
2021 Reserve Chardonnay is out now! Read More »
Whoa! This little beauty just keeps on winning! It picked up another trophy for Champion Riesling this weekend at the NZ International Wine Show. Judges said This is sunshine in a glass. Crammed full of citrus, fruit salad & crisp tangy flavours, this medium sweet beauty is exciting, vibrant, a wine to brighten your day.
The New Zealand International Wine Show results are in! Our Reserve Grüner Veltliner 2021 and Estate Summer Riesling 2021 both received 98 points and a double gold medal. Great summer drinking, they both love spicy food try the Stir Fried Salmon Ginger, Soy and Sesame with the Grüner Veltliner or the BBQ Chicken with Sweet
Double Double Gold Gold. Read More »
How good does that sound? We have teamed up with the fabulous Alex at Alchemist Mixology who has a stand at the Wellington Wine and Food Festival and is making this cocktail with our Riesling. If this sounds like something that lights up your eyes, you can get tickets here Feels a lot like summer!
A Riesling Spritz? Read More »
Thankyou for being a part of our journey this year, we appreciate your support of our family business, it means a lot to us. We only close for 3 days over this season, for locals and those passing through our restaurant hours are below. If you are planning on visiting, we do recommend booking. And
It’s the holidays! Read More »
The 2021 Marlborough Wine Show Results are out – and the team is fist pumping! We won 3 trophies and 6 gold medals Trophies were awarded to Wairau River Reserve Syrah 2020 Wairau River Reserve Grüner Veltliner 2021 Wairau River Estate Summer Riesling 2021 Gold Medals Awarded to Wairau River Reserve Chardonnay 2020 Wairau River