Nelson is not only one of the sunniest regions in New Zealand, it’s also home to some incredibly talented artisan makers and family businesses.
Blackenbrook, a 20ha boutique operation in the Moutere sub-region of this picturesque part of the country, is owned and operated by the Schwarzenbach family, producing seven varieties of premium New Zealand wine.
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We understand, trying new wines at special occasions can be somewhat daunting, especially if your guests love their vino.
We challenge you to mix it up a bit this Christmas with these 5 Must-Sip Wines that will not only please your guests’ palate but also encourage you to explore new varietals and styles this summer.
Time to explore, get adventurous and see new sights. This wine offers a new take on the emblematic Sauvignon Blanc.
So venture a bit to the region of Nelson for this lightly oaked, honey laced Sauvignon Blanc that is in full bloom. Tropical with vanilla and honey and that distinct Sauv Blanc nose, this will be sure to please all Savvy lovers on your list.
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A heavy hitter with round luscious flavours, aromatic perfume and a cool all around character.
Well dressed in beautiful packaging, you will want to make friends with this wine this holiday season.
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The holidays are all about giving, so not only can you give a bottle of this from wine away you can also support a small local winery from the Patutahi Plateau in Gisborne who is fairly new to the game.
Soft and delicate, from the colour to the label on the bottle, this 100% Merlot Rosé entices you to branch out, and try a little bit pinkly different.
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You like Pinot, it’s summer… you have a new wine to try! This wine has a lot of structure like a Pinot but is refreshing and simple to drink.
Pair it with some delectable blue cheese and crackers and your deck will soon be calling you to put up your feet.
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Bubbles make everyone happy and this one is sure to be a crowd pleaser. A beautiful blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier it is full of strawberries and cream dusted with rose petals.
Round in the mouth and perfect for that holiday toast that you know you have to do… get out the cheeses, appetisers and Christmas cheer and it will feel a lot like Christmas!
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As the New Zealand wine industry is slowly maturing, kiwi wine icons such as Sir George Fistonich of Villa Maria and Allan Scott are starting to take a step back and are passing on their knowledge and experience to the next generation.
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Todd Stevens joined Neudorf, an icon in the sunny Nelson region, in 2012 after positions at Quartz Reef and Felton Road.
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Remember our friends Sara and Willy from the Wine Zealand Project?
The French couple continues to explore this beautiful country and its wine regions and they recently spent a few weeks in one of the sunniest parts of the South Island: Nelson wine country.
I love receiving feedback from our readers and when a particularly kind email from Kirsten turned up in my inbox recently I couldn’t believe that our paths haven’t crossed earlier. Read More
It’s so nice to find something quite small, rare and a bit secret. We recently found just that with a bottle of Pied Stilt Pinot Noir from Nelson. Read More
Pied Stilt Vineyard is located in one of New Zealand’s most picturesque regions on the Lower Moutere Plains near Motueka, about 45 minutes drive from Nelson. This 12ha slice of paradise is the heart of a small family operation that successfully took the leap from being a contract grower to producing their own range of wines.
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