THE GREAT
NEW ZEALAND WINE TIKI TOUR OTTAWA 2016
SPECIAL THANKS TO
A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO
NEW ZEALAND WINE ANNUAL TASTING OTTAWA 2016
THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND WINE TIKI TOUR New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers is delighted to welcome you to the Great New Zealand Wine Tiki Tour Ottawa 2016. We are proud to support Ashley’s Angels, our charity of choice for today’s event. The annual program of marketing and events is conducted by New Zealand Winegrowers in New Zealand and in key export markets. When you choose New Zealand wine, you can be confident you have selected a premium, quality product from a beautiful, sophisticated, environmentally conscious land, where the temperate maritime climate, regional diversity and innovative industry techniques encourage highly distinctive wine styles, appropriate for any occasion. For further information on New Zealand wine and to find out about the latest developments in the New Zealand wine industry, contact: New Zealand Winegrowers - Canada Robert Ketchin and Anik Gaumond 74 Hurontario Street, Suite 206, Collingwood, ON L9Y 2L8 705 444 0195 nzwine@ketchin.com
A TIKI IS A
TREASURE AND
SYMBOL OF GOOD LUCK FOR YOUR TRAVELS
NEW ZEALAND WINE REGIONS N
Latitude 36˚SOUTH
NORTHLAND
NORTH ISLAND KUMEU
MATAKANA WAIHEKE ISLAND
AUCKLAND AUCKLAND 38˚SOUTH
WAIKATO AND BAY OF PLENTY
GISBORNE
40˚SOUTH
HAWKE’S BAY
42˚SOUTH
SOUTH ISLAND
WAIRARAPA
WELLINGTON
NELSON
MARTINBOROUGH MARLBOROUGH
WAIPARA VALLEY 44˚SOUTH
CHRISTCHURCH CANTERBURY
QUEENSTOWN 46˚SOUTH
WAITAKI CENTRAL OTAGO
Contents Introduction New Zealand Wine - Overview Varietal & Regional Guides
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Ara Wines Babich Wines Matua Wines Oyster Bay Sacred Hill Vineyards Saint Clair Family Estate Spy Valley Wines Stoneleigh Vineyards te PÄ Family Vineyards Toi Toi Wines Villa Maria Estate Whitehaven Wine Company
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Regional Counter - Sauvignon Blanc Sponsors & Partners
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www.nzwine.com newzealandwinegrowers @nzwine @nzwinecanada #nzwine nzwinecanada
A LAND LIKE NO OTHER TUCKED AWAY IN A REMOTE CORNER OF THE GLOBE IS A PLACE OF GLORIOUS UNSPOILED LANDSCAPES, EXOTIC FLORA AND FAUNA, AND A CULTURE RENOWNED FOR ITS SPIRIT OF YOUTHFUL INNOVATION. NEW ZEALAND IS A WORLD OF PURE DISCOVERY, AND NOTHING DISTILLS ITS ESSENCE MORE PERFECTLY THAN A GLASS OF NEW ZEALAND WINE. DISCOVER OUR WORLD.
100% COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE New Zealand’s wine producing history extends back to the founding of the nation in the 1800s. It was the introduction to Marlborough’s astonishing Sauvignon Blanc in the 1980s that saw New Zealand wine explode onto the international scene, courtesy of world beating performances in international competitions and rapturous critical reviews. While Marlborough retains its status as one of the world’s foremost wine producing regions, the quality of wines from elsewhere in the country has also garnered international acclaim. By world standards New Zealand’s production capacity
is tiny, accounting for less than 1% of total volume. Though the average price tag for a New Zealand wine is a reflection of its desirability, few would question its ability to deliver excellent value for money. In fact, it’s the unswerving commitment to quality over quantity that has won New Zealand its reputation as a premium producer. This commitment is evident from the vineyard to the winery, along with sustainability leadership, New Zealand continues to pioneer advances such as canopy management, stainless steel fermentation techniques and screwcaps.
<1% OF TOTAL WORLD WINE PRODUCTION VOLUME
36°-46° SOUTH 94+% GRAPE GROWING LATITUDINAL RANGE
OF NEW ZEALAND VINEYARD AREA OPERATES UNDER INDEPENDENTLY AUDITED SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMMES
“For a small country with a relatively young wine industry (at least on the international level), New Zealand really has made a name for themselves over recent years. The wines retain an air of mystery that is somewhat unique in this ever-shrinking modern world of ours.” Gregory Dal Piaz, Snooth.com New Zealand is one of world’s the world’s youngest nations. Maori created New Zealand is one of the youngest nations. Maori created itstraditional traditional cultural expression, andasjust as Maori artists today are its cultural expression and just Maori artist today are reinterpreting ancient craftworks —as such kahu (cloaks, typically of reinterpreting ancient craftworks - such kahuas (cloaks, typically of feather, pictured) in new forms and materials - so our growers feather, pictured) in new forms and materials —grape so our grape growers and wine makers areare innovating in the and winery. and winemakers innovating invineyard the vineyard and winery.
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WHAT DOES “SUSTAINABLE” MEAN FOR
NEW ZEALAND WINE? For us, sustainability means delivering excellent wine to consumers in a way that enables the natural environment, and the businesses and communities involved, to thrive. Under our Sustainability Policy, wine must be made from 100% certified grapes in fully certified winemaking facilities, and certification must be through an independently audited programme. Central to our sustainability policies is a commitment to keep
PILLARS OF SUSTAINABILITY Without the wealth we’re able to harvest from animals, plants and microorganisms, humans BIODIVERSITY couldn’t survive. New Zealand wine producers cultivate and nurture diversity in the vineyard.
SOIL, WATER, AIR
improving, as new research is undertaken and new technologies are developed. We have an ongoing leadership role in industry research and development projects and, as a result, we’re helping to raise the global bar for sustainability. Seven “pillars” represent our key areas of focus, and we provide guidance and support around each to our members.
SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING NEW ZEALAND is integral to the ongoing success of New Zealand wine. Members are committed to protecting the unique places that make our famous wines by reducing the use of chemicals, energy, water and packaging, and reusing and recycling materials and waste.
Blessed with an array of distinctive soils, abundant fresh water and famously clear air, our wine producers go to great lengths to take care of these treasures.
Energy
ENERGY
Even though New Zealand draws most of its electricity from renewable sources, the energy demands of wine production sees the industry employing reduction strategies in all activities.
CHEMICALS
The world expects a certain quality from New Zealand wine; to maintain standards we need to mitigate against disease and pests. Chemical use on the vineyard, however, is the last resort.
BYPRODUCTS
PEOPLE
BUSINESS
AUCKLAND
One large wine operation finds energy efficiencies offer significant savings, so the winery employs heat recovery systems to store waste heat from refrigeration for use in winemaking. Night air cooling, and daytime illumination by natural light are two other successful initiatives.
Reduce, reuse and recycle are the watchwords in New Zealand vineyards and wineries. Many byproducts are routinely diverted from the waste stream and turned to beneficial use.
A sustainable wine industry is for the benefit of people, and its success depends on delivery by people. New Zealand wine producers take their community responsibilities seriously.
Sustainable practices enable wine producers to add value in a number of meaningful ways, while also making long-term cost savings and are therefore critical to the legacy of our wine industry.
Chemicals GISBORNE
Each year, local ladybird populations boom in response to the numbers of the damaging pest mealy bug. “It takes some fortitude not to jump in and spray,” says one viticulturist, “but we endeavor to use no insecticides.” Planting cover crops to encourage ladybirds and other predators has significantly reduced use of chemical controls.
Soil, Water, Air: Soil CENTRAL OTAGO
For a winery with vineyards on flash flood-prone slopes, soil health is vital. To sustain their fragile soils they’re increasing organic matter by allowing maximum sward growth before mowing; judiciously applying compostenriched bio-char, and balancing soil nutrient levels to preserve the low fertility that gives essential character to their wines.
Biodiversity: Wetlands MARLBOROUGH
Rich in indigenous biodiversity, wetlands have high conservation value. One winery began restoring 50 hectares of wetland in 2004 and has since planted over 3000 native plants — with the help of staff and local communities. Along with positive ecological outcomes, the project has yielded wide-ranging business benefits.
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PREMIUM, SUSTAINABLE, DIVERSE As an isolated, cool-climate island nation, New Zealand enjoys an undeniable advantage when it comes to producing distinctive, high quality wines.
This is the foundation of New Zealand wines’ elegance and power, and helps explain their famed balance, structure and food friendliness.
No place is more than 130km, or 80 miles, inland and the proximity of our vineyards to the ocean has a pronounced effect on the character of our wines. Mild, sunny summers and marked differences between day and night time temperatures in many regions slow the ripening of the grapes and allow them to develop pure, intense varietal flavours.
And with growing regions extending 1,600km (1,000 miles) — from latitude 36° in the subtropical north to latitude 46° in the mountainous south (the most southerly vineyards in the world) — regional diversity is dramatic, enabling a striking array of wine varieties and styles to flourish.
NEW ZEALAND PRODUCING VINEYARD AREA HECTARES, 2015
MARLBOROUGH (23,452) HAWKE’S BAY (4,638) CENTRAL OTAGO (1,942) GISBORNE (1,440) CANTERBURY & WAIPARA VALLEY (1,428) NELSON (1,140) WAIRARAPA (1,003) AUCKLAND & NORTHLAND (403) WAIKATO/BAY OF PLENTY (16) (NOT SHOWN)
SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers' Vineyard Register 2015
EXPORT VOLUME AND SALE EXPORT VOLUME MILLIONS OF LITRES
142
2010
EXPORT VALUE - GLOBAL $NZ FOB 1.4 BILLION
1.2 BILLION
1 BILLION
800
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2015
0
SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers’ Vineyard Register Report 2015
2014
200
2013
400
2012
209
2011
2015
600
KEY VARIETIES PLANTED HECTARES, 2015
CHARDONNAY
3,117ha The classic New Zealand Chardonnay is mouth-filling, with concentrated citrus & tropical fruit, balanced by crisp acidity & refined minerality. The warmer NZ regions typically yield full to medium bodied wines with round, rich flavours, whilst the cooler South Island regions tend to produce medium to light bodied styles with greater acidity, minerality & fresh citrus flavours. As a wine, Chardonnay strongly reflects New Zealand’s unique terroir and the huge diversity within its regions.
RED BLENDS
1950ha Syrah Distinguished by its bright, spicy flavours and elegant texture, akin to elegant Northern Rhône style, New Zealand Syrah is crammed full of plum and savoury black pepper flavours and sometimes even a hint of violets. Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blends By augmenting the structure and finesse of Cabernet Sauvignon with the vibrant, ripe fruit of Merlot, winemakers in New Zealand’s warmer northerly regions are creating elegant, yet powerfully intense, red wine blends. These blends are notable for their purity of fruit expression and are known for being rich and well structured, showing characters of plum, blackcurrant and chocolate.
AROMATICS
3,466ha Riesling (767) The South Island’s bright days, cool nights and long, dry autumns create the perfect climate for Riesling. Style ranges from bone dry to lushly sweet. Pinot Gris (2,422) Grown throughout the country, New Zealand Pinot Gris is more akin to Alsace in style than the drier Pinot Grigio, with notes of apple, pear, honeysuckle, spice and bread. Gewürztraminer (277) New Zealand Gewürztraminer is extremely fragrant, with rose petals, lychee, cinnamon and ginger characters commonly seen. SAUVIGNON BLANC
20,497ha
PINOT NOIR
5,514ha Native to Burgundy and notoriously fickle (it thrives only in the most optimal of environments), the Pinot Noir grape has found in New Zealand a home away from home. New Zealand Pinot Noir shows fine tannins and elegance with the added excitement of vibrant, intense fruit and secondary herbal, spice and game characters. The huge diversity in climates and soils in New Zealand enables a wide range of styles from the Pinot producing regions.
In 1973, as Marlborough’s first Sauvignon Blanc vines were being planted, no one could have predicted that their yields would attain superstar status within a couple of decades. The explosive flavours of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc have dazzled wine critics throughout the world, setting the international benchmark for the style. Pungently aromatic, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc assails the senses with green capsicum (bell-pepper) and gooseberry characters through lush passionfruit and tropical fruit overtones. Other notes include freshcut grass, tomato stalks, melons or limes.
SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers’ Vineyard Register Report 2015
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ARA WINES
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BABICH WINES
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SACRED HILL VINEYARDS
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SAINT CLAIR FAMILY ESTATE
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SPY VALLEY WINES
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STONELEIGH VINEYARDS
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TE PA FAMILY VINEYARDS
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TOI TOI WINES x
WHITEHAVEN WINE COMPANY
x
x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
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Central Otago
Marlborough
x x
x
x
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x
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x
x
x
x x
x
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VILLA MARIA ESTATE
Hawke's Bay
Merlot
Syrah
x x
x x
x
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MATUA WINES OYSTER BAY
Pinot Noir
Rosé
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio
PARTICIPANTS
Pinot Gris
Sparkling
VARIETAL AND REGIONAL GUIDE
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x x
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PRODUCT AVAILABILITY CODES GL
General Listing
VC Vintages Current VP
Vintages Pending
CW
Consignment Warehouse
PO
Private Order
CA
Contact Agent
Please note: All prices in this catalogue are estimated retail prices in Canadian dollars and subject to change without notice. 8
Participating Wineries
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Ara Wines Ara is a family owned New Zealand company led by passionate people with a focus for delivering a new Marlborough wine experience. Made with grapes from one place, our place, Ara single estate wines fuse the time-honoured art of winemaking with fresh ideas to amplify the natural qualities of our remarkable Marlborough location. All Ara’s fruit comes from a single, sustainably managed vineyard – one estate – where ancient glacial soils and low yields give our wines depth - delivering pure fruit expression with texture, elegance and intensity. The result is an intriguing Marlborough experience. Winery Contact Details
Agent/Distributor Contact Details
Michael Turner Level 28, 188 Quay Street, Auckland +64 9 306 8684 +64 21 976 750 +64 9 306 8162 michael.turner@ara.co.nz www.arawines.co.nz @JanefromAra
Charton Hobbs ON, Kevin Chisholm 5006 Timberlea Blvd. Suite 1, Mississauga, ON L4W 5C6 905 238 3222 kchisholm@chartonhobbs.com
List of Wines on Show and Suggested Retail Price Ara Pathway Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13% Vol., RS 2.9 g/L.
Ara Pathway Pinot Noir Marlborough 2013 Alc. 12.5% Vol., RS 0.2 g/L.
Ara Single Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13% Vol., RS 3.5 g/L.
Ara Single Estate Pinot Noir Marlborough 2013 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 0.2 g/L.
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$14.95 GL (416222)
$16.95 GL (416230)
$21.95 PO
$23.95 PO
Babich Wines
2016 will see us charging our glasses for a momentous achievement 100 Years of Family Winemaking in New Zealand. A century of striving for nothing but excellence and the pursuit of perfection - now thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth celebrating.
Winery Contact Details
Agent/Distributor Contact Details
David Belaen 15 Babich Road, Henderson Valley, Waitakere, Auckland +1 248 303 4103 davidbelaen@babichwines.com www.babichwines.co.nz @babichwines
Dionysus Wines & Spirits, Despina Triantos 350 Sheppard Ave East - 3rd floor, Toronto, ON M2N 3B4 416 223 6567 despina@dionysuswines.ca @dionysuswines
List of Wines on Show and Suggested Retail Price Babich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 3.1 g/L.
Babich Black Label Pinot Gris Marlborough 2014 Alc. 14.0% Vol., RS 2.8 g/L.
Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 4.0 g/L.
$15.95 GL (620054)
$19.95 VC (447417) Release Date 6-Aug-16
$19.95 VC (9142) Release Date 25-Jun-16
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Matua Wines
From an old tin shed in West Auckland to international acclaim, Matua’s name is synonymous with excellence. Established in 1974 by innovative Kiwi brothers Ross and Bill Spence, Matua (meaning head of the family in Māori) is a true pioneer of the New Zealand wine industry. As the first producer of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Matua helped to place New Zealand wine on the global stage. Today the winery continues to surge forward, including being awarded the IWSC New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year 2012. Winery Contact Details
Agent/Distributor Contact Details
Rachel O’Shea Waikoukou Valley Road, Waimauku, Kumeu, Auckland +64 9 411 5501 +64 21 854 765 +64 9 411 7982 rachel@matua.co.nz www.matua.co.nz @MatuaValley
Treasury Wine Estates, Dean Harrison 1333 Dorval Drive Suite 300, Oakville, ON L6M 4G2 416 574 5671 dean.harrison@tweglobal.com
List of Wines on Show and Suggested Retail Price Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc Hawke’s Bay 2015 Alc. 13% Vol., RS 4.9 g/L.
Matua Valley Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13% Vol., RS 3.0 g/L.
Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 4.0 g/L.
Squealing Pig Pinot Noir Central Otago 2014 Alc. 13% Vol., RS 2.0 g/L.
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$16.95 GL (619452)
$17.95 GL (358952)
$21.95 VP
$24.95 VC (427211)
Oyster Bay The philosophy of Oyster Bay New Zealand is to produce fine, distinctively regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours - wines that drink well within a year or two of the vintage, yet possess the balance of structure to reward cellaring. Oyster Bay New Zealand is owned by Delegat Limited, one of New Zealand’s largest family owned wine producers - passionate about New Zealand wine for more than 60 years. Winery Contact Details
Agent/Distributor Contact Details
Lois Dongray-Jones PO Box 91681, Auckland +64 9 359 7300 +64 9 359 7359 lois.dongray-jones@delegat.com www.oysterbaywines.com @oysterbaywines
Delegat Canada, Camille Gemmell-Johnston 3300 Bloor Street West Suite 630 West Tower, Toronto, ON M8X 2X2 416 849 8843 infocanada@oysterbaywines.com
List of Wines on Show and Suggested Retail Price Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Brut Hawke’s Bay NV Alc. 12.5% Vol., RS 9.0 g/L.
Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée Rosé Hawke’s Bay NV Alc. 12.5% Vol., RS 9.0 g/L.
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 3.0 g/L.
Oyster Bay Chardonnay Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 3.0 g/L.
Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio Hawke’s Bay 2014 Alc. 12.5% Vol., RS 3.0 g/L.
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014 Alc. 14.0% Vol., RS 3.0 g/L.
Oyster Bay Merlot Hawke’s Bay 2014 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 3.0 g/L.
$21.95 VP (163634)
$21.95 VP (280172)
$18.95 VC (316570)
$18.95 VC (326728)
$18.95 VP (326090)
$19.95 VP (590414)
$18.95 VP (692343)
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Sacred Hill Vineyards
Sacred Hill Vineyards Ltd remains one of New Zealand’s largest family owned wine producing companies, encompassing brands such as Sacred Hill, Cairnbrae, Wild South, Gunn Estate, Whitecliff and Ti Point. Since starting up in 1986, the company has rapidly grown from its Hawke’s Bay roots to now include extensive vineyards in Marlborough, as well as some of the best single vineyard sites in Hawke’s Bay. Wild South and Cairnbrae are our brands dedicated solely to Marlborough. Winery Contact Details
Agent/Distributor Contact Details
Kaye Wilkinson 1472 Omahu Road, RD5, Hastings, Hawke’s Bay +64 6 879 8760 +64 6 879 4158 kaye.wilkinson@sacredhill.com www.sacredhill.com @SacredHillWines
Family Wine Merchants, Daniel Speck 1469 Pelham Road, St Catharines, ON L2R 6P7 905 684 9771 daniel.speck@fwmcanada.com
List of Wines on Show and Suggested Retail Price Sacred Hill Orange Label Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 12.5% Vol., RS 3.0 g/L.
Sacred Hill Orange Label Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 0.0 g/L.
Wild South Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 12.5% Vol., RS 3.7 g/L.
White Cliff Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 12.0% Vol., RS 4.4 g/L.
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$17.95 CW
$21.95 CA
$16.95 PO
$14.95 GL (610972)
Winery Contact Details
Agent/Distributor Contact Details
Sarina Ibbotson 13 Selmes Road, Blenheim, Marlborough +64 3 578 8695 +64 21 151 1337 +64 3 578 8696 sarina@saintclair.co.nz www.saintclair.co.nz @saintclairwine
PMA Canada, Todd McDonald 231 Oak Park Blvd Suite 400, Oakville, ON L6H 7S8 905 257 2116 tmcdonald@pmacanada.com
Saint Clair Family Estate
Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Grapes were originally supplied to local wine companies; however a desire to extend the quality achieved in the vineyard through to the finished wine led to the establishment of Saint Clair Family Estate in 1994. Neal Ibbotson combines his extensive viticultural expertise plus Marlborough’s mix of climate and soils with the talent of one of New Zealand’s leading winemaking teams, led by Matt Thomson and Hamish Clark. Awarded Winestate New Zealand Winery of the Year trophy 2014, 2011 and 2010.
List of Wines on Show and Suggested Retail Price Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 3.3 g/L.
Saint Clair Family Estate Chardonnay Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 2.1 g/L.
Saint Clair Premium Pinot Gris Rosé Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 5.0 g/L.
$16.95 GL (237255)
$16.95 GL (417618)
$16.95 VC Release Date 28-May-16
Saint Clair Family Estate Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 0.0 g/L.
PO
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Spy Valley Wines
The brand name ‘Spy Valley’ is derived from the presence of a satellite communications monitoring station in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley - a spy base. Eight varieties of grapes are grown over 400 acres to produce premium fruit for Spy Valley Wines. Unlike the world of espionage, Spy Valley’s wine has demanded global attention, where the wine has been called “impossible to ignore” and the company “among the planet’s 20 most notable new producers.” Winery Contact Details
Agent/Distributor Contact Details
Nicola Clark 37 Lake Timara Road, RD6, Blenheim, Marlborough +64 3 572 6088 +64 3 572 9830 nicola@spyvalley.co.nz www.spyvalleywine.co.nz @spyvalleywine
Trialto, Janine Thompson 219 Dufferin Street Suite 3B, Toronto, ON M6K 3J1 416 532 8565 janine.thompson@trialto.com @TrialtoON
List of Wines on Show and Suggested Retail Price Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 2.3 g/L.
Spy Valley Pinot Noir, Southern Valleys, Marlborough 2013 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 1.2 g/L.
$19.95 VC (686675)
$24.95 VC (734681)
Spy Valley ENVOY Johnson Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough 2014 $29.95 Alc. 14.0% Vol., RS 3.8 g/L.
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VC (429308)
Winery Contact Details
Agent/Distributor Contact Details
Jim Robertson 4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland +64 9 336 8364 +64 21 968 312 +64 9 336 8345 jim.robertson@pernod-ricard.com www.pernod-ricard-nz.com @StoneLeigh_Wine
Corby Spirit & Wine, Erika Neudorf 225 King Street West, Suite 1100 Toronto, ON M5V 3M2 416 479 2515 erika.neudorf@pernod-ricard.com @CorbySW
Stoneleigh Vineyards
Stoneleighâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 178 hectares of vineyard are situated on a dry riverbed south of the Wairau River outside Blenheim, and are characterised by infertile soils and high density of smooth stones which hold heat and reflect sunlight onto the vine leaves. The philosophy at Stoneleigh is to maximise flavour and structure through constant observation and input in the vineyard, complemented by protective handling and minimal winemaking intervention in the winery. This results in intensely aromatic wines expressive of their unique terroir.
List of Wines on Show and Suggested Retail Price Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13% Vol., RS 4.4 g/L.
Stoneleigh Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 2.7 g/L.
Stoneleigh Chardonnay Marlborough 2014 Alc. 14.0% Vol., RS 2.3 g/L.
Stoneleigh Latitude Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 3.4 g/L.
Stoneleigh Latitude Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014 Alc. 14.0% Vol., RS 2.4 g/L.
$17.95 BCLS (293043)
$18.95 GL (54353)
$16.95 GL (288795)
$21.95 VC (324228)
$25.95 VP (325654)
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te Pā Family Vineyards
te Pā is a taste of home, our home, the land that has been the backbone of the our family for 800 years. The MacDonald Family planted the first vines on the property in 2004. The vineyard sits between the Wairau River and Cloudy Bay with rich topsoil of the lower Wairau Valley, combined with the Rarangi alluvial deposits helping to produce fruit with complex flavour profiles. te Pā wines are made solely from grapes from this single vineyard site. We are 100% family owned and operated. Our Land, Our People, Our Wine. Winery Contact Details Haysley MacDonald, Liam McElhinney 515 Wairau Bar Road, RD3, Blenheim, Marlborough 7273 +64 3 570 5192 +64 21 570 501 +64 3 570 5193 hkmac@tepawines.com liam@tepawines.com www.tepawines.com @tePaWines
Agent/Distributor Contact Details Family Wine Merchants, Amanda Thorne 1469 Pelham Road, St Catharines, ON L2R 6P7 905 684 9771 amanda.thorne@fwmcanada.com
List of Wines on Show and Suggested Retail Price te Pā Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 3.0 g/L.
te Pā Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 2.0 g/L.
te Pā Pinot Gris Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 5.0 g/L.
te Pā Oke Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 2.0 g/L.
Koha Pinot Gris Marlborough 2014 Alc. 12.5% Vol., RS 5.5 g/L.
Koha Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014 Alc. 12.5% Vol., RS 4.0 g/L.
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$19.95 VC (450668)
$24.95 PO
$19.95 PO
$24.95 PO
$15.95 PO
$15.95 PO
Winery Contact Details
Agent/Distributor Contact Details
Kevin Joyce 41 Gouland Road, Spring Creek, Blenheim, Marlborough +64 9 478 9548 +64 21 935 849 +64 9 478 9565 kevin@toitoiwines.co.nz www.toitoiwines.co.nz
Von Terra Enterprises, Andrew von Teichman 178 George Street, Toronto, ON M5R 2M7 416 968 7070 andrew@vonterra.com @vonterrabev
Toi Toi Wines
Toi Toi (pronounced Toy Toy) is New Zealand’s largest and most majestic native grass. There are four sub-species of Toi Toi which have naturally adapted to New Zealand’s awe inspiring sub-regional climates. Toi Toi’s natural adaptability and majesty has provided inspiration for our winemaking philosophy - to create quality, distinctive New Zealand wines by sourcing premium varietals from the regions in which they are most renowned. Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris from Marlborough, Pinot Noir from Central Otago and Cabernet Sauvignon from Hawke’s Bay. We are a family winery with our winemaking based in Marlborough.
List of Wines on Show and Suggested Retail Price Toi Toi Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13% Vol., RS 5.4 g/L.
$17.95 GL (454785)
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Villa Maria Estate
A leader in sustainability, innovation and quality, Villa Maria is recognised as an icon in the New Zealand wine industry. Truly exceptional wine made by passionate people encapsulates Villa Maria’s success story. For more than 50 years Villa Maria has created approachable food and friendly wines of premium quality from New Zealand’s winegrowing regions. Proudly New Zealand and family owned Villa Maria has a genuine desire to operate in a way that ensures resources are protected for future generations. An innovative culture and fearless pursuit of excellence is the reason Villa Maria’s wines are sought after in more than 60 countries worldwide. Winery Contact Details
Agent/Distributor Contact Details
Mary Winstone 118 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Manukau, Auckland +64 9 255 0660 +64 9 255 0661 maryw@villamaria.co.nz www.villamaria.co.nz @villamaria_wine
Villa Maria Wineries (Canada), Rod Hallam 647 880 2400 rodh@villamaria.co.nz
List of Wines on Show and Suggested Retail Price Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015
$19.95
Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 3.2 g/L.
VC (974527)
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014
$29.95
Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 0.3 g/L.
PO
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Gris Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 6.8 g/L.
$19.95 VC Release Date 05-May-16
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Chardonnay Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 1.0 g/L.
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Syrah Hawke’s Bay 2014 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 0.0 g/L.
Villa Maria Private Bin Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.0%, RS 5.2 g/L.
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$19.95 PO
$29.95 PO
$17.95 GL (429969)
Winery Contact Details
Agent/Distributor Contact Details
Kerry Tilly, Melisa Beight 39 Pauls Road, Rapaura, RD3, Blenheim, Marlborough +64 3 572 7588 +64 3 572 7589 info@whitehaven.co.nz melisa@whitehaven.co.nz www.whitehaven.co.nz @whitehavennz
E&J Gallo Winery Canada, Chris Simes 6711 Mississauga Road Suite 202, Mississauga, ON L5N 2W3 289 998 0257 chris.simes@ejgallo.com @whitehavennz
Whitehaven Wine Company
Established in 1994, Whitehaven Wine Company is a small, privatelyowned winery located in Blenheim, Marlborough. Whitehaven winemaker Sam Smail is focused on producing brilliant, distinctive, award-winning premium Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from the world renowned Marlborough region.
List of Wines on Show and Suggested Retail Price Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 3.8 g/L.
Whitehaven Pinot Noir Marlborough 2013 Alc. 14.0% Vol., RS 2.0 g/L.
Whitehaven RosĂŠ Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.0% Vol., RS 4.5 g/L.
Whitehaven Greg Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.5% Vol., RS 3.5 g/L.
$19.05 GL (308288)
$24.10 GL (245696)
$21.95 PO
$29.95 PO
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Regional Counter Wines
SAUVIGNON BLANC Unique, exuberant, intense. The explosive varietal that awoke the world to New Zealand wine. In 1973, as Marlboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Sauvignon Blanc vines were being planted, no one could have predicted that this variety would attain superstar status within a couple of decades. The explosive flavours of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc have dazzled wine critics throughout the world, setting the international benchmark for the style. Pungently aromatic, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc assails the senses with red capsicum (bell pepper) and gooseberry characters through lush passionfruit and tropical fruit overtones. other notes include fresh cut grass, tomato stalks, grapefruit or limes.
Babich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Dionysus Wines & Spirits, Despina Triatos
$15.95 416 223 6567
Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Dionysus Wines & Spirits, Despina Triatos
416 223 6567
Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 PMA Canada, Todd McDonald
905 257 2116
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2015 Trialto, Janine Thompson
416 532 8565
despina@dionysuswines.ca
$19.95 despina@dionysuswines.ca
$16.95 tmcdonald@pmacanada.com
$19.95 janine.thompson@trialto.com
Spy Valley ENVOY Johnson Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough 2014 $29.95 Trialto, Janine Thompson
416 532 8565
janine.thompson@trialto.com
416 479 2515
erika.neudorf@pernod-ricard.com
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Corby Spirit & Wine, Erika Neudorf
$17.95
Stoneleigh Latitude Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Corby Spirit & Wine, Erika Neudorf
erika.neudorf@pernod-ricard.com
416 968 7070
andrew@vonterra.com
Toi Toi Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014 Von Terra Enterprises, Andrew von Teichman
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$21.95
416 479 2515
$17.95
E&J Gallo Winery Canada, Chris Simes
$19.05 289 998 0257
Whitehaven Greg Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley, Marlborough 2015 E&J Gallo Winery Canada, Chris Simes
289 998 0257
chris.simes@ejgallo.com
$29.95 chris.simes@ejgallo.com
Regional Counter Wines
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015
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On behalf of Ashley’s Angels, a fundraising initiative in support of transplant research, education and innovation at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), I thank you for supporting our charity in your Toronto and Ottawa New Zealand Wine Fairs. Ashley was a very healthy two-year-old when she suddenly became jaundiced (yellow). She was brought to SickKids and, after a number of tests, Ashley was diagnosed with Pediatric Acute Liver Failure (PALF), a rare and frequently fatal diagnosis in children. Ashley’s condition deteriorated rapidly and she was prioritized on the National Transplant List to receive a new liver. In Canada, wait times for an available deceased organ can be very lengthy, however with Ashley’s failing health she did not have time to wait. Fortunately, liver transplantation with a living donor organ is an option in Toronto. Ashley’s Aunt was determined to be a candidate to donate a portion of her liver for Ashley to undergo a life-saving liver transplant — before it was too late. Because of this precious gift of life, Ashley is now a thriving nine-year-old girl who amazes everyone she meets. Ashley’s Angels Fund was established in 2009 after Ashley’s liver transplant at SickKids. Our mission is two-fold: 1. Raise funds in support of research, education and innovation targeted at enhancing both the quantity and quality of life years restored by transplantation; and 2. Raise awareness for organ and tissue donation. Thank you for supporting Ashley’s Angels! Together we can help transplant recipients have a healthier future and provide a second chance to people on the transplant waiting list by registering to become organ and tissue donors. With gratitude, Sherrie Logan Founder & Director, Ashley’s Angels www.ashleysangels.ca
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UNIQUE, EXUBERANT, INTENSE. THE EXPLOSIVE VARIETAL THAT AWOKE THE WORLD TO NEW ZEALAND WINE.
TOTAL PRODUCTION (000 TONNES, 2015)
The explosive flavours of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc have dazzled wine critics throughout
66%
the world, setting the international benchmark for the style. Pungently aromatic, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc assails the senses with red capsicum (bell pepper) and gooseberry characters through lush passionfruit and tropical fruit overtones. Other notes include fresh cut grass, tomato
PROPORTION OF NZ WINE PRODUCTION (2015)
stalks, grapefruit or limes.
87%
In addition, there is increasing diversity of styles; use of wild ferments, degrees of lees contact, fermentation and/or aging in oak, both old and new, as well as Sparkling and lower alcohol Sauvignon Blancs.
PROPORTION OF NZ WINE EXPORTED (2015)
FOOD & WINE MATCHING Sauvignon Blanc’s ‘zing’ is a delightful complement to the fresh
TYPICAL REGIONAL STYLES
N NORTHLAND
flavours of seafood, shellfish and white fish. enhance the effect with citrus or garlic based sauces. Crunchy summer salads and capsicums resonate with the flavours of Sauvignon Blanc;
KUMEU
MATAKANA
both the wine and the dish are flattered by the match. Tangy
WAIHEKE ISLAND
AUCKLAND
foods, such as tomatoes and vinegar based dressings, are other sympathetic matches. On its own, Sauvignon Blanc is a mouth-
WAIKATO & BAY OF PLENTY
AUCKLAND
watering aperitif. NEW ZEALAND
DISH:
NORTH ISLAND
Fish, seafood & shellfish
GISBORNE
Salad & raw vegetables SAUCE:
HAWKE’S BAY
Citrus & vinaigrette
SOUTH ISLAND
Tomato FLAVOUR:
WAIRARAPA
WELLINGTON
NELSON
MARTINBOROUGH
Savoury
MARLBOROUGH
WAIPARA VALLEY
CELLARING:
0
1
CHRISTCHURCH
SERVING:
2
3
4
5+ years
CANTERBURY
UNOAKED
7°C 10°C
/45°F
OAKED UNOAKED
WAITAKI VALLEY
QUEENSTOWN
CENTRAL OTAGO
/50°F
OAKED
OVERALL PLANTINGS IN THE PAST 12 YEARS (HECTARES)
3,685 2002
10,491 2007
20,029 2014
1 SOUTHERN VALLEYS
BREAKDOWN OF PLANTINGS BY REGION PRODUCING HECTARES (2014) MARLBOROUGH (17,725)
NELSON (540) CANTERBURY & WAIPARA VALLEY (386)
NZ WINE CASES EXPORTED TO CANADA
WAIRARAPA (318) GISBORNE (56) CENTRAL OTAGO (45) AUCKLAND & NORTHLAND (22) (NOT SHOWN)
BAY OF PLENTY (0.8)
TROPICAL PUNGENT RIPE
1.1m
HAWKE’S BAY (937)
WAIKATO &
2 WAIRAU VALLEY
TEXTURAL CITRUS TROPICAL FRUITS
SOURCES: New Zealand Winegrowers Annual Report 2015, MAT December 2015, New Zealand Winegrowers Vineyard Register Report 2015
82% EXPORTED CASES ARE SAUVIGNON BLANC
3 AWATERE VALLEY HERBACEOUS MINERAL BRIGHT
13% NZ SAUVIGNON BLANC GROWTH IN CANADA
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