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New Zealand WINE REGIONS N NORTHLAND
Latitude 36˚SOUTH KUMEU
MATAKANA WAIHEKE ISLAND
AUCKLAND AUCKLAND
WAIKATO & BAY OF PLENTY
38˚SOUTH
NORTH ISLAND
GISBORNE
40˚SOUTH
HAWKE’S BAY
SOUTH ISLAND WAIRARAPA
WELLINGTON
NELSON
MARTINBOROUGH
42˚SOUTH MARLBOROUGH
WAIPARA VALLEY CHRISTCHURCH
44˚SOUTH
CANTERBURY
WAITAKI VALLEY
QUEENSTOWN
CENTRAL OTAGO 46˚SOUTH
Contents 2 Introduction to New Zealand Wine & Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand 8 Sparkling Wine 9
Riesling
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Pinot Gris
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Chardonnay
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Rosé
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Pinot Noir
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Syrah
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Merlot Cabernet Blends
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Sweet Wines
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Winery listings
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GRAPE GROWING LATITUDINAL RANGE
OF NEW ZEALAND VINEYARD AREA OPERATES UNDER INDEPENDENTLY AUDITED SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMMES
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OF TOTAL WORLD WINE PRODUCTION VOLUME
VITAL STATISTICS... EXPORT VOLUME MILLIONS OF LITRES*
2010
142
$1.57b 209
2016
TOTAL
GLOBAL EXPORTS IN 2016^,
UP FROM $1.05b in 2011
PRODUCING VINEYARD AREA HECTARES 2017*
NORTHLAND 67 ha (0.2%)
AUCKLAND
325 ha (0.9%)
WAIKATO
3 ha (0%)
GISBORNE
1,371 HA (3.7%) HAWKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAY
4,694 ha (12.6%)
NELSON
1,155 ha (3.1%)
WAIRARAPA
1,017 ha (2.7%) MARLBOROUGH
25,135 ha (67.7%) WAIPARA VALLEY CENTRAL OTAGO
1,896 ha (5.1%)
1,257 ha (3.4%) CANTERBURY
168 ha (0.5%) WAITAKI VALLEY 41 ha (0.1%)
TOTAL PRODUCING AREA
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WHAT DOES
SUSTAINABLE
MEAN FOR NEW ZEALAND WINE?
Sustainability extends beyond the environment to social and economic issues. New Zealand identified key areas of focus: biodiversity; soil, water and air; energy; pest and disease management; by-products; people; and business practices. Learn more about the work being done by our dedicated winemakers and grape growers by heading to: nzwine.com/sustainability
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To New Zealand wineries and grape growers, sustainability means delivering excellent wine to consumers in a way that enables the natural environment, the businesses and the communities involved, to thrive.
SUSTAINABLE
NEW ZEALAND WINE
New Zealand wines are vibrant, fruit driven, complex expressions of our grape growing regions and, impressively, 98% of them are certified as sustainable. Sustainable practices have been deeply embedded ever since pioneering kiwi winegrowers recognised the importance protecting the environment and their local communities, while encouraging profitability. Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand was launched in the mid-1990s. By 2016, 98% of New Zealand’s vineyard producing area was certified sustainable – this is unmatched by any voluntary scheme around the world. From north to south, our wine producers are committed to protecting the unique places that make our famous wines. This widespread commitment is something we’re really proud of.
Some impressive statistics from the 2016 growing season include...
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Intro ducing THE WINES...
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Sparkling Wine Most New Zealand sparkling wine is produced from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier using classic Champagne winemaking methods. This style of wine is known as MĂŠthode Traditionnelle. A process called secondary fermentation, which takes place within the bottle, is what gives sparkling wine its bubbles. Flavour profile Sparkling wine from New Zealand is complex and elegant with hallmark characters of nutty, biscuity aromas, balanced with fresh acidity and fruit.
Gisborne Sophora Sparkling Cuvee Gisborne NV Alc. 12%
$16.00
Sophora Sparkling RosĂŠ Gisborne NV Alc. 12%
$16.00
Central Otago Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Sparkling Brut Bendigo, Central Otago NV Alc. 12.5%
$30.00
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Aromatic White Wines New Zealand produces vibrant and regionally distinctive aromatic white wines. Alongside Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris, which make up the majority of aromatic wines, there are a number of other varieties that are excelling in New Zealand’s ideal grape growing conditions. These include, but are not limited to, Viognier, Albariño, Arneis, Verdelho and Grüner Veltliner.
Riesling
grows very well in New Zealand and produces a wide range of racy, aromatic styles. Flavour profile The South Island’s bright days, cool nights and long, dry autumns create the perfect climate for Riesling. Styles range from bone dry to lushly sweet. You’ll find stonefruit and spice characters from sunny Nelson; lemon, lime and spice from Marlborough; and green apples and citrus from the cooler Waipara Valley and Central Otago regions.
Pinot Gris has enjoyed a dramatic rise to fame and is one of our most popular and fastest growing white wines.
Flavour profile New Zealand Pinot Gris is more akin to Alsace in style with notes of apple, pear, honeysuckle, spice and bread. The warmer North Island climate tends to create ripe, fat, oily styles while the cooler South Island produces tighter wines with great structure. Much New Zealand Pinot Gris undergoes a small amount of barrel ageing, with wild yeasts and lees stirring for complexity.
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2015 RIESLING Mt. Beautiful Riesling North Canterbury 2015 Alc. 11.5% RS 14.8 g/L.
$21.99
2014 RIESLING Marlborough Spy Valley Riesling Waihopai, Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13% RS 2.6 g/L.
Central Otago Roaring Meg Riesling Central Otago 2014 Alc. 13% RS 19.4 g/L.
$19.99
$20.00
2016 PINOT GRIS Babich Pinot Gris Marlborough 2016 Alc. 14%.
$14.99
2015 PINOT GRIS te PÄ Pinot Gris Awatere Valley, Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.5%
$16.00
Astrolabe Province Pinot Gris Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.5%
$ 23.00
2013 PINOT GRIS Loveblock Pinot Gris Marlborough 2013 Alc. 13.5%
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Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc is the most widely planted grape variety in New Zealand and by far the lead export variety. It is produced in all wine regions but thrives in Marlborough; this region represents almost three quarters of all wine production in New Zealand. Flavour profile Pungently aromatic, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is well known for its green capsicum, gooseberry and lush passionfruit characters. Styles can vary from this traditional style to those showing fresh cut grass, tomato stalks, melons and lime.
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2016 SAUVIGNON BLANC Wairarapa Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Wairarapa 2016 Alc. 13% $20.99
Marlborough Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13.5%
$ 9.99
Matua Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$11.99
Koha Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$13.00
Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$14.00
Framingham Sauvignon Blanc Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$14.00
Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$14.00
Toi Toi Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$14.99
Babich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$14.99
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Peter Yealands Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$14.99
te PÄ Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$16.00
Babich Family Estates Headwaters Organic Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$16.99
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13.5%
$18.00
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc Wairau, Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$19.99
Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13.5%
$21.99
Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13.5%
$23.00
Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
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North Canterbury Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc North Canterbury 2016 Alc. 14%
$ 15.99
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2015 SAUVIGNON BLANC Hawke’s Bay Trinity Hill Sauvignon Blanc Hawke’s Bay 2015 Alc. 12%
$17.99
Marlborough Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13%
$14.99
Brancott Estate Letter Series ‘B’ Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015 Alc. 14%
$22.99
New Zealand Villa Maria Private Bin Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2015 Alc. 13%
$14.99
2014 SAUVIGNON BLANC Huntaway Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13%
$ 18.00
Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Marlborough 2014 Alc. 14%
$29.00
Spy Valley ENVOY Johnson Vineyard Waihopai, Marlborough 2014 Alc. 14%
$34.99
2013 SAUVIGNON BLANC Giesen The August Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2013 Alc. 14.5%
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Chardonnay Chardonnay is New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second largest selling white wine variety behind Sauvignon Blanc. Flavour profile New Zealand Chardonnay is mouth-filling with concentrated citrus and tropical fruit, balanced by crisp acidity and refined minerality. The warmer North Island regions typically yield full- to medium-bodied Chardonnay with round, rich flavours, while the cooler South Island regions tend to produce medium- to light-bodied styles with greater acidity, minerality and fresh citrus flavours. Winemakers can also have a dramatic influence on the style of Chardonnay through use of different winemaking techniques.
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2015 CHARDONNAY Mt. Beautiful Chardonnay North Canterbury 2015 Alc. 14.5%
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Rosé Rosé is a beautifully coloured wine with a range of pink hues and is produced in most New Zealand wine regions. Flavour profile Bright and fresh with ‘drink now’ appeal, New Zealand’s Rosé wine shows finesse with texture and ripe berry fruit flavours. South Island and North Island (Wairarapa) Rosé is usually made from Pinot Noir grapes, and is typically fresh, slightly sweet and crisp. Rosé from the middle and upper North Island tends to be Merlot based, fuller bodied and drier.
2016 Rosé Matua Rosé Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13% $11.99
Babich Rosé Marlborough 2016 Alc. 12.5%
$15.99
Spy Valley Pinot Noir Rosé Waihopai, Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$19.99
2015 Rosé te Pā Pinot Noir Rosé Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13%
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Pinot Noir Pinot Noir is New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular red wine variety and is widely grown in Central Otago, Canterbury and the Wairarapa, but its highest plantings are found in Marlborough. Flavour profile Fine tannins and elegance are the hallmarks of New Zealand Pinot Noir, with the added excitement of vibrant, intense fruit and secondary herbal, spice and game characters. Styles of Pinot Noir differ depending on where they are grown in New Zealand. Typically though, New Zealand Pinot Noir will have an Old World structure overlaid with New World power and fruit driven intensity.
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2016 PINOT NOIR Babich Pinot Noir Marlborough 2016 Alc. 13%
$19.99
2015 PINOT NOIR Hawke’s Bay Trinity Hill Pinot Noir Hawke’s Bay 2015 Alc. 13%
$17.99
Marlborough Framingham Pinot Noir Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2015 Alc. 13.5%
$ 20.00
te Pā Pinot Noir Southern Valleys, Marlborough 2015 Alc. 14%
$25.00
Central Otago Quartz Reef Pinot Noir Bendigo, Central Otago 2015 Alc. 14%
$39.95
2014 PINOT NOIR Marlborough Brancott Estate Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13.5%
$14.99
Koha Pinot Noir Southern Valleys, Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13.5%
$20.00
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Brancott Estate Letter Series ‘T’ Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014 Alc. 14.5%
$24.99
Spy Valley Pinot Noir Southern Valleys, Marlborough 2014 Alc. 13.5%
$29.99
Astrolabe Province Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014 Alc. 14%
$30.00
Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Awatere Valley, Marlborough 2014 Alc. 14%
$34.99
Spy Valley ENVOY Johnson Vineyard Pinot Noir Waihopai, Marlborough 2014 Alc. 14%
$54.99
North Canterbury Mt. Beautiful Pinot Noir North Canterbury 2014 Alc. 14%
$ 24.99
Central Otago Toi Toi Pinot Noir Clutha, Central Otago 2014 Alc. 13%
$22.99
Roaring Meg Pinot Noir Central Otago 2014 Alc. 14%
$28.00
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Central Otago continued Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir Central Otago 2014 Alc. 14%
$45.00
2013 PINOT NOIR Wairarapa Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir Wairarapa 2013 Alc. 13.5%
$45.00
Marlborough Wither Hills Pinot Noir Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2013 Alc. 14.5%
$22.00
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir Marlborough 2013 Alc. 13%
$25.99
Greywacke Pinot Noir Marlborough 2013 Alc. 14%
$39.00
Central Otago Loveblock Pinot Noir Central Otago 2013 Alc. 13.5%
$29.99
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Fuller Bodied Red Wine The wine varieties we call medium to full bodied reds are typically blends of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux blends) or the single variety Syrah. There is a small but increasing number of other red varieties succeeding in vineyards across a wide range of regions including Grenache, Malbec and Tempranillo, primarily within the key red wine producing region of Hawke’s Bay. Syrah tends to be grown in the warmer climates of Hawke’s Bay and in the Northland and Auckland regions, particularly Waiheke Island. Flavour profile New Zealand’s best Syrah has similar floral, pepper and dark berry notes to many of the wines from the northern Rhône in France. Merlot Cabernet Blends Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot plantings in New Zealand date back to the mid 1800s. Cabernet Sauvignon emerged as a major red variety in the late 1960s/early 1970s with Merlot emerging much later, in the 1980s and 1990s. Most plantings are found in Hawke’s Bay and Auckland/Northland. Flavour profile 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. They are becoming increasingly Merlot dominant and notable for their purity of fruit expression.
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SYRAH Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah Hawke’s Bay 2014 Alc. 13.5%
$26.99
MERLOT CABERNET BLENDS Esk Valley Gimblett Gravels Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Hawke’s Bay 2014 Alc. 13.5%
$17.99
Trinity Hill Glimblett Gravels The Gimblett Cabernet Blend Hawke’s Bay 2014 Alc. 13.5%
$26.99
SWEET WINES Giesen The Brothers Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2013 Alc. 10% RS 232 g/L $ 35.00
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Introducing the WINERIES...
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ASTROLABE WINES When winemaker Simon Waghorn decided to create his own brand he chose the name “Astrolabe” because of the historic ties with Marlborough and the connotations of exploration and discovery. All Simon’s skill and experience, combined with capturing the essence of Marlborough in wines of purity, focus and elegance. Of special interest to Simon are the unique qualities of sub regionality as expressed in the Valleys wines, and how the sub regions can combine as Marlborough classics in the Province wines.
Winery Contact I Di Bell admin@astrolabewines.co.nz astrolabewines.co.nz Agent/Distributor I Kelley Deal Cannonball Wine Company 415 370 7181 kelley@drinkcannonball.com
BABICH WINES Babich Wines is New Zealand’s most experienced family-owned winery. Three generations of the Babich family have shared a passion for winemaking as a way of life; we are a global export business but have never lost sight of the importance of family, farming and the winemaker’s craft.
Winery Contact I Tom Sorenson 303 519 5437 tomsorenson@babichwines.com babichwines.co.nz Agent/Distributor I Kelly Rhodes Young’s Marketing Company 425 227 6707 kelly.rhodes@youngsmarketnw.com
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BRANCOTT ESTATE Brancott Estate sees wine differently, unlocking a world of opportunity in a region considered too cold for grapes. Since planting the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir in 1975, Brancott Estate has continued to craft striking wines to suit every occasion, including naturally lower alcohol, sparkling, organic, oak-infused and ageworthy expressions of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. In addition they have led the revival of Sauvignon Gris, an almost extinct varietal now enjoying a global resurgence. Brancott Estate wines are enjoyed in more than 50 countries around the world.
Winery Contact I Jim Robertson +64 9 570 8400 jim.robertson@pernod-ricard.com brancottvestate.com @BrancottEstate brancottestate Agent/Distributor I Roberta Perillo Pernod Ricard USA NY 914 848 8400 roberta.perillo@pernod-ricard-usa.com
CLIFFORD BAY Where the river meets the sea. Our home is the famed Marlborough winegrowing region on New Zealand’s South Island. Established in 1994 in the Awatere Valley, our name comes from nearby Clifford Bay, the point where the Awatere River meets the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean. To the north are the stunning White Cliffs and beyond that is Cloudy Bay. Since our first vintage in 1997 we have worked diligently to produce wines that are finely balanced, refreshing and pure.
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Winery Contact I Michelle Fleming Foley Family Wines 707 708 7653 mfleming@foleyfamilywines.com
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CRAGGY RANGE Craggy Range began with the desire to create a legacy. In 1997 Terry Peabody was introduced to MW, Steve Smith. Terry sensed an exciting possibility in New Zealand, the climate and spirit of the people aligned with his own philosophy and desire to cut a new path. He wanted to create wines that would become internationally regarded as New World classics. The two made an important decision from the beginning - select and source the best land in the country, and plant vines perfectly suited to that soil and climate.
Winery Contact I Sophie Fischer +64 6 873 7126 I +64 274 401 0111 sophie.fischer@craggyrange.com craggyrange.com Agent/Distributor I Chris Alton Kobrand Corporation 914 253 7751 I 480 620 8403 calton@kobrand.com
DISTINGUISHED VINEYARDS & WINE PARTNERS Formed in 2008, Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners represents a unique collection of traditional and contemporary wine brands from some of the world’s most coveted wine regions. Imported wines from New Zealand include Wither Hills, Huntaway, and Premiere Soleil from Marlborough and Sophora Sparkling wines from Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.
Winery Contact I Monique Katchor 707 280 4380 I 206 409 9672 moniquek@dvwinepartners.com dvwinepartners.com Agent/Distributor I Jared Myers Noble Wines 206 409 9672 jaredm@dvwinepartners.com
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FRAMINGHAM WINES At our boutique winery in the Wairau Valley, we craft expressive, individual small batch wines with new world purity and old world complexity. Our range currently comprises Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling (in four styles), Pinot Gris, Viognier, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Montepulciano.
Winery Contact I Tom Trolove +64 3 572 8884 I +64 21 955 668 tom@framingham.co.nz framingham.co.nz @FraminghamWines Agent/Distributor I Ilana Tamir Evaton Inc. 203 968 8220 ilanatamir@evaton.com
GIESEN GROUP Giesen Wines is 100% family owned and operated with the three Giesen brothers Theo, Alex, and Marcel creating a wine brand which has become internationally recognised. In 1981 Theo and Alex left Germany to travel the world, arriving on the shores of New Zealand. Marcel joined his brothers three years later, became a qualified wine maker and in turn the brothers released their first vintage. Today they are proud to produce an award winning portfolio that includes a selection of seven various styles of Sauvignon Blanc plus other classic varietals from the Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay regions.
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Winery Contact I Roscoe Johanson +64 3 344 6270 I +64 21 443 368 roscoe@giesen.co.nz giesenwines.com @GiesenWines Agent/Distributor I Mark Giordano Pacific Highway Wines & Spirits 707 238 5733 mark@pacific-hwy.com
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GREYWACKE Greywacke is the Marlborough label of Kevin Judd, one of New Zealand’s pioneering winemakers. Named in recognition of the high prevalence of rounded greywacke river stones found in the soils of Kevin & Kimberley’s first Marlborough vineyard, this quality focused winemaking venture sources fruit from within the central Wairau Plains and the Southern Valleys.
Winery Contact I Kevin Judd +64 3 572 5425 I +64 21 451 137 kevin@greywacke.com greywacke.com @greywacke Agent/Distributor I Kate Knight Old Bridge Cellars 707 258 9552 kate.knight@obcwines.com
LOVEBLOCK VINTNERS Loveblock was forged from a love affair with a view for veteran vintners Erica and Kim. Perched right on top of the hills overlooking Marlborough’s Awatere Valley, it is far removed from the agricultural bustle in the valley below. From here you can almost see the end of the planet, the peace lifts you above your troubles. Together, the unique terroir and integrated farming practice speak with a naked voice of place and time through wine. Grown and made with love and care.
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Winery Contact I Anne-Marie Ambler +64 9 373 3574 I +64 21 386 140 anne-marie@loveblock.co.nz loveblockwine.com Agent/Distributor I Kathryn Dean Terlato Wines 502 807 5283 deank@terlatowines.com
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MATUA WINES At Matua, a Maori word meaning ‘Head of the Family’, we were first to produce Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand. In 1974, founders Bill and Ross Spence ran 400 bottles- it was just the beginning. Our passion for Sauvignon Blanc hasn’t stopped growing – we’re committed to being leaders in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Today, we’re one of New Zealand’s most awarded and internationally acclaimed wineries; awarded 3X Winemaker of the Year, 2015 & 2016 Hot impact Brand of the Year, and 2012 & 2016 NZ Wine Producer of the Year- international Wine & Spirit Competition.
Winery Contact I Geliana Graham Tel: +64 9 411 5501 geliana.graham@tweglobal.com matua.co.nz Agent/Distributor I Seeking distribution in this market.
MT BEAUTIFUL WINES Beautiful wine comes from a beautiful place. Owner, philanthropist and New Zealand native David Teece believes his homeland exhibits the best products in the world and the world should experience them. Mt. Beautiful wines from North Canterbury are a result of his passion for New Zealand. These elegant, certified sustainable, estategrown wines are a true representation of the stunning beauty of who we are. Our Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, & Pinot Noir are elegant, made in an artisan, old-world style, and uniquely hand blended while exhibiting balance with lovely acidity to allow for superb aging potential. Seattle April 2017
Winery Contact I Cori Gormley +64 3 319 2993 cori@mtbeautiful.co.nz mtbeautiful.co.nz @MtBeautifulNZ Agent/Distributor I Robert Watkins Mt Beautiful Wines USA 707 745 3649 I 707 479 8117 rwatkins@mtbeautiful.co.nz 31
MT DIFFICULTY WINES Established in 1992, Mt Difficulty Wines’ vineyards are amongst the founding vines in Bannockburn, the 1er sub-region of Central Otago. This region of extremes is ideally suited to creating unique wines that speak strongly of place. Mt Difficulty’s philosophy of minimal winemaking intervention to craft wines that complement food has resulted in an enviable reputation around the world.
Winery Contact I Fraser Mackenzie +64 3 445 3445 I +64 29 566 4287 fraser@mtdifficulty.co.nz mtdifficulty.co.nz @MtDifficulty @MtDifficulty Agent/Distributor I Nicole Holmes Broadbent Selections 415 525 7972 nholmes@broadbent.com
QUARTZ REEF It is now well established that Central Otago produces wines of outstanding varietal definition and Quartz Reef is no exception. Specialising in premium Methode Traditionnelle, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, Quartz Reef showcases the proven winemaking talents of Austrian-born Rudi Bauer; 2010 Royal Agricultural Society Royal Easter Show Winemaker of the year. Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle is fresh, crisp and lively, the Pinot Gris is a dry style complimenting food of all flavours and the Pinot Noir is firm and intense with notes of ripe black cherry, pomegranate and spice.
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Winery Contact I Lianne Collins +64 3 445 3084 lianne@quartzreef.co.nz quartzreef.co.nz @QuartzReefWines QuartzReefWines Agent/Distributor I Seeking distribution in this market.
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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 I Nicola Clark +64 3 572 6088 nicola@spyvalley.co.nz spyvalleywine.co.nz Agent/Distributor I Nicole Holmes Broadbent Selections 415 525 7972 nholmes@broadbent.com
TE PĀ FAMILY VINEYARDS Haysley MacDonald planted vines on his family’s land on the Wairau Bar in 2003 with the vision of producing a premium range of wines to connect the taste of te Pā with wine lovers all over the world. Since releasing its acclaimed 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, te Pā’s range now includes a barrique fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Rosé, and Pinot Noir. te Pā also has two high quality, value ranges; Pā Road and Koha. Today, te Pā is a rapidly growing international brand - but the taste of home is always unmistakable.
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Winery Contact I Haysley MacDonald +64 3 570 5192 I +64 21 570 501 hkmac@tepawines.com tepawines.com Agent/Distributor I Barry O’Brien Select Fine Wine 231 932 9057 barry@selectfinewine.com
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TOI TOI WINES Toi Toi Wines, (pronounced Toy Toy), is a family owned winery and is represented by NZ’s largest and most majestic native grass, the Toi Toi. It is quintessential NZ and it’s natural adaptability and majesty has provided inspiration for our winemaking philosophy: To create distinctive wines of great quality by sourcing premium varietals from the NZ regions in which they are most renowned. Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris from Marlborough, Pinot Noir from Central Otago, Chardonnay and Merlot from Gisborne.
Winery Contact I Kevin Joyce +64 9 478 9548 I +64 21 935 849 kevin@toitoiwines.co.nz toitoiwines.co.nz Agent/Distributor I Mike de Maar Vinum Importing and Distributing 206 621 8843 mike.demaar@vinumimporting.com
TRINITY HILL Trinity Hill was “conceived” in 1987 with a decision to produce great wine in New Zealand with emphasis on red wine styles based on Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. In 1994 the first vineyards were planted on the Gimblett Gravels. We also have vineyards in the cooler Central and Southern Hawke’s Bay focusing on Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Trinity Hill’s wine making philosophy is geared towards wines that are drinkable and food friendly. Our goal is to produce distinct wines of elegance and power that reflect the character of the vineyard where the fruit is sourced. 34
Winery Contact I Michael Henley +64 6 879 7778 I +64 21 664 239 michael@trinityhill.com trinityhill.com Agent/Distributor I Regina Sanz Terroir 925 683 9826 rsanz@terroirlife.com Made in New Zealand
VAVASOUR It’s not just the grinding winds from the west or the imposing presence of Tapuae-O-Uenuku, the towering peak that looms over Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. It’s not just the deep, rocky soils formed millions of years ago by relentless glaciers that molded the landscape. It’s not just the arid climate marked by sundrenched days and cold nights. It’s the combination of all those things that shape the inimitable character, flavours and textures of Vavasour wines.
Winery Contact I Michelle Fleming Foley Family Wines 707 708 7653 mfleming@foleyfamilywines.com
VILLA MARIA ESTATE A leader in sustainability, innovation and quality,Villa Maria is recognised as an icon in the NZ 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 NZ’s winegrowing regions. Proudly NZ 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. Seattle April 2017
Winery Contact I Mary Winstone +64 9 255 0660 maryw@villamaria.co.nz villamaria.co.nz @villamaria_wine Winery / Agent Contact I Julia Lemon Ste. Michelle Wine Estates 206 753 8512 julia.lemon@smwe.com 35
YEALANDS FAMILY WINES New Zealands Premier Sustainable Wine Producer. Our grapes are nurtured in some of Marlborough’s harshest growing conditions - low rainfall, high sunshine, cool nights and high winds, where excellence in environmental practice drives every aspect of vineyard management. Our commitment to sustainable land use is echoed throughout Yealands Estate wine production in a world leading carboNZero certified winery; creating wines of premium quality and purity of flavour in complete harmony with the environment.
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Winery Contact I Lisa Parslow +64 3 575 7618 I +64 27 555 8979 lisa.parslow@yealands.co.nz yealands.co.nz @yealands Agent/Distributor I Carolyn Kapuvari Palm Bay International 516 802 4778 ckapuvari@palmbay.com
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