A wonderful country. I spent a year in New Zealand and toured both north and south islands. Wine making is a relatively new venture in the land of the long white cloud. There were virtually no grapes planted on south island until the 1970s! And already cool climate Marlborough has given the world a completely new style of wine with it's sensational sauvignon blanc. Love it or hate it, there's no other wine in the world like it. The cooler climate of the south island is also ideal for pinot noir and they make some stunning examples. As all the vineyards are virtually new, it's the pioneering spirit of couples and families that has been the back bone of New Zealand wine, while the rest of the world was being dominated by corporate brands. If you want a truly oustanding wine go for one that is family owned. The ones I'm recommending are superb.
Exclusive to us in the UK!Mills Reef is widely recognised as one of the very best premium wineries in New Zealand . Their vineyards are in the unique Gimblett Gravels area of Hawke's Bay which has a unique microclimate thanks to the year round hot sunny weather, and the individual stoney soil structure from which the area gets it's name. Although New Zealand is better known for cool climate wines like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, there are a few pockets like Gimblett Gravels which are particularly suited to producing big powerful reds like Syrah and Bordeaux blends. No wonder then that Mills Reef have a reputation for producing New Zealand's best Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet as well as world class Bordeaux blends!Their stunning purpose built winery is located further north in Bethlehem just outside Tauranga, on a 20 acre site with lovely views and a superb sun terrace for the restaurant. If you're ever travelling in New Zealand stop by and enjoy lunch on the terrace (much nicer than going into Tauranga itself!). They make their Reserve and Elspeth wines entirely on site here. As soon as the grapes are picked they're transported to the winery to be crushed and fermented. They have two temperature controlled cellars for ageing the wines, one for the whites, one for the reds. All their winemaking and ageing is done here, and the winery also has full laboratory facilities, a visitor centre, tasting rooms and restaurant catering for 150 people. It is nicely set up for visitors to relax and enjoy the experience while they sample some excellent wines.We are delighted to be working with Mills Reef to bring their wines to wine lovers in the UK.Please visit Mills Reef Website to read more about them.....
| We are delighted to be working with John Coney of Morton Estates to bring his wines once again to the UK consumer. They are frankly sensational. Morton Estates are one of New Zealand's very best wine producers and are proudly independent, producing some of the finest wines in the world, confirmed by their impressive collection of international awards. They own several of the best vineyards in Marlborough and Hawke's Bay, and they control every aspect of the wine making process from grape selection to bottle closure - a rare attribute these days. Their wines are listed at some of the finest hotels in the world including the Savoy and the Ritz in London, Tokyo American Club, Les Bookinistes in Paris, Montage in San Francisco and the Peak Cafe in Hong Kong. They have been invited to pour at the New York Wine Experience a remarkable three times - a feat reserved for the world's top 200 Chateaux. Yet John's very down to earth and is genuinely thrilled to see his wine appreciated on it's own merits. I've never before met a wine maker who makes so many consistently good wines. I cannot recommend them enough. Click here for more info on Morton Estates |
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