Marlborough

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Background: The Fairhall Cliffs Vineyard is located on aged alluvial soils, a result of ancient glacial activity in the protected Southern Valleys of Marlborough. Brent Marris - “It is an old vine, single vineyard wine from my father’s vineyard. He was the first person to plant vines in Marlborough. The hand-picked fruit is grown on one of the few blocks consisting of slopes and cliffs in the southern valleys overlooking the Brancott Valley, Marlborough. The beauty about old vines is that the grapes achieve such balance and that older root systems give incredible minerality and expression – reminiscent of great Pouilly Fume”.

Tasting notes: This vineyard was planted in 1974 by John Marris and is officially the oldest surviving vineyard in Marlborough. These old vines start to give wines with more mineral characteristics – like Sancerre only on steroids.

From the oldest Sauvignon vines in Marlborough. This wine is now showing Pouilly Fume style minerality along with the typical lime and passion fruit flavours of New Zealand.

A well balanced and textural Sauvignon Blanc, it represents a flavour profile delivered from its unique origin with stylistic passionfruit, guava and hints of tangy citrus.

Awards

Marisco Vineyards crowned NZ Winery of the Year International Wine & Spirits Competition, UK

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape Variety: Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: Weighty wine with white peach, nectarine, citrus, roasted nut and spicy oak flavours. Seamless, smooth- textured chardonnay with flavours that last forever. Seductive wine offering great value at this price.

Food Pairing: This Chardonnay pairs well with most white meats and seafood. Try it with pesto and feta stuffed chicken breast, chargrilled vegetables and freshly dug new potatoes.

Awards:

The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2022 - Gold

San Francisco International Wine Competition 2021 - Silver

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021 - Gold

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes: This wine needs a few minutes in glass first to relax and begin to open up – then - a range of cherry, sweet cranberry and freeze dried raspberry aromas – young, forward, generous; a touch of milk chocolate followed by sweet oak with smoky edges ensue. Smooth, soft and generous. The palate is filled with flavours of raspberry and dark cherry then a little more milk chocolate followed by sweet oak and oak spice then a hint of light dried herbs. The finish is juicy and quite long – in short a very tasty wine. Supple and lithe, this pinot presents dark fruit flavours mingled with fine tannins and subtle oak spice. The concentrated silky velvet finish and balance of acid and fruit are testament of the blend of these clones from this wonderful site.

Awards:

International Wine Challenge 2024 - Silver

Mundus Vini 2024 - Silver

International Wine Challenge 2023 - Silver

Mundus Vini 2023 - Gold

The Global Masters 2023 - Gold

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2022 - Silver

The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2022 - Silver

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting notes: Far and away our biggest selling New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, you lot just can’t get enough of this stuff. Absolutely buzzing with tropical fruit salad, cut grass and nettle aromas this is like a bottled summers day!

Tropical aromas of gooseberry and guava with underlying blackcurrant leaf and box-hedge create a lively, fresh expression on the nose. A weighty palate is driven by white peach and grapefruit flavours leading to a salivating dryness stemming from the classic Waihopai acidity.

Food pairing: Goes brilliantly with chili crab and Thai cuisine.

Awards

New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Bronze

Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Silver - Vintage 2022

Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2021

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023 – Bronze - Vintage 2022

International Cool Climate Wine Show (ICCWS) 2023 - Top Gold - Kings Series Favour Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Marisco Vineyards crowned NZ Winery of the Year International Wine & Spirits Competition, UK

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough, Waihopai Valley

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting notes: An expressive bouquet of lime zest, punchy herbs and gooseberry. The fleshy fruit core is focussed by a backbone of lively acidity, carrying classic varietal characters to a lengthy finish.

Food pairing: The combination of the fresh acidity and delicate palate of this wine will lend itself well to seafood and salads. Try alongside oysters with a mild vinaigrette, or a crab and artichoke salad.

Awards

Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2022 - "Best of Show New Zealand"

New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Bronze

Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Bronze - Vintage 2022

International Cool Climate Wine Show (ICCWS) 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2022

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023 – Silver - Vintage 2021

The Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2023 - Silver: The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - "The wine shows very rich but fresh tropical and zesty notes. The palate is juicy with plenty of yuzu, white flowers and mandarins. A nice holistic balanced style, complex with a long finish."

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Background: Renowned winemaker Brent Marris has crafted a complex yet harmonious Pinot Noir from the Waihopai River, which comprises three distinct variations in soil structure. Hand-picked and aged for 12 months in French oak, this is a classic, rounded Marlborough Pinot. He's a rugged southerner, very tall and lives in the heart of wine country. Do we have your attention ladies? We're talking about The Ned - the 909m high peak that overlooks part of our biggest wine growing region of course.  In fact winemaker Brent Marris (formerly of Wither Hills and Oyster Bay) spent his youth hiking and biking in the area, thus his affection for the big fella.

Tasting Notes: A delicious medium bodied style Marlborough Pinot, loaded with dark, spicy berry fruit flavours.

Awards:

Mundus Vini 2024 - Silver

Sommeliers Choice Awards 2024 - Silver

International Wine Challenge 2023 - Silver

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2023 - Silver

The Global Masters 2023 - Gold

International Wine Challenge 2022 - Silver

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2022 - Gold

Mundus Vini 2022 - Gold

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Pinot Grigio

Tasting notes: Like biting into a ripe peach – insanely drinkable – “Cougar Juice”. A nose of pear drop, blossom and nectarine leading to a palate that is softer, richer and more tropical in flavour than its European counterpart. Lovely purity of fruit with a smooth finish.

Awards

New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Gold

Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2022

Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 3 trophies!

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Winemaking process: Botrytised grapes have been specially selected from amongst the vines of the Waihopai River vineyard to make this wine. The fermentation process takes a lengthy 6 months and extracts huge flavours from the shrivelled berries.

Tasting notes: The taste is intensely sweet, yet balanced with a mixture of crisp citrus and fresh melon flavours, and as such, never cloys. Lingers long on the palate. Succulent decadent nose of mango and honey. Extravagantly aromatic as a sweet wine though not typically Sauvignon Blanc.

Vivid aromas of white peach, candied grapefruit and ginger result from partial botrytis infection of ripe Sauvignon Blanc fruit. The palate is plush and sweet upfront with a lingering finish of citrus and fresh beeswax.

Award

New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Gold

Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Silver - Vintage 2022

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023 – Bronze - Vintage 2022

Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2021

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting notes: Juicy nectarine and golden fleshed peach flavours meld seamlessly with the spicy citrus zest influence of the Noble Rot. Powerfully sweet and richly fruited yet ultimately balanced by a nervy thread of acidity that enlivens the long Sticky End.

Award

New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Gold

Marisco Vineyards crowned NZ Winery of the Year International Wine & Spirits Competition, UK

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Background: The Curious Kiwi loves sticking his beak into an aromatic glass of wine. Instead of burrowing and digging, he has developed a taste for the finer things in life - and in the process, he discovered this beautiful New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough winery Marisco Vineyards was named New Zealand Winery of the Year, the award presented by the International Wine & Spirits Competition, is considered one of the most prestigious international accolades and follows a dream run of eight international gold medal wins for Marisco Vineyards over a two-month period.

Tasting notes: Bursting with aromas of fresh cut herbs, stone fruit and lime zest, this is a wine with plenty of length of flavour that will keep the sunseekers and the crowd pleasers happy. " Blue skies, green grass and cold water" - this wine reflects what New Zealand is all about - freshness, purity and aromatics.  

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting notes: There is a subtle oak component to this wine, hinting at toast and vanilla, but the main thrust of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc remains intact, driving forward with sweaty, pungent notes, prickly pear and pink grapefruit. The texture, palate weight and length of flavour this wine delivers are truly exciting. This wine is will enhance dishes devoted to seafood, fresh herbs and butter!

Review: Robert Parker - 93 Points: 'The highest ever score given to a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc true to its origins, flavours of citrus and tropical fruits are underpinned by soft acidity and creamy mouthfeel.'

Awards

New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Silver

Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Silver - Vintage 2021

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023 - Silver - Vintage 2021

International Cool Climate Wine Show (ICCWS) 2023 - Top Gold - The Craft Series Sauvignon Pride and Glory Sauvignon Blanc 2021

The Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2023 - Silver: The Craft Series "Pride & Glory" Sauvignon Blanc 2022 - "This wine displays citrus aromas on the nose as well as delicate cedar notes. It is richer on the palate, with textural precision and green-fruit attraction. The finish is long."

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Viognier

Background: The Viognier fruit generated excitement and anticipation due to its intense concentration of flavour and impeccable condition. Early season viticultural decisions proved to be the critical factor in setting the vines balance and direction for what would be a classical Marlborough season. Diurnal temperature variation came to the fore, allowing the fruit to reach optimum ripeness whilst retaining true varietal aromas with what can only be described as luxurious flavours.

Tasting notes: Peaches and cream, ripe apricot and white florals envelop the senses whilst a heady musk and subtle oak spice provide an exotic wave of intrigue. Generously flavoured with dried apricot, fresh citrus and creamy white nougat. A textural experience in itself, the flavours are long and silky providing a truly sophisticated taste experience.

Food pairing: A lovely partner to the classic shrimp cocktail, however truly sensational alongside Jamaican jerk chicken with lime, mango and coriander salad.

Award

New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Silver

Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Silver - Vintage 2021

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023 – Silver - Vintage 2021

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Winemaking Process: The handpicked fruit was predominately de-stemmed without crushing into small open top fermentation tanks. Around 30% whole clusters were included in the Benmorven clone 777 fermentation whilst the Slopes Abel clone was a pure 100% whole cluster ferment. The grapes were cold soaked for around seven days, before the onset of a rapid, warm fermentation. The ferments were hand plunged up to five times each day to keep the skins in intimate contact with the fermenting juice, then left to macerate for an additional week post fermentation. The young wines were drained and pressed before being aged in French oak puncheons for 11 months, with malolactic fermentation occurring naturally as the weather warmed in early spring. The wines are bottled with a minimum of intervention; not fined or filtered.

Tasting Notes: Wild berry and dark cherry fruit flavours mingle with a stem-derived forest floor savouriness that is subtly nuanced by the sweetness of smoky toasted oak. A velvety refined tannin structure gives way to a firmer long and dry spicy finish.

Awards:

International Wine Challenge 2024 - Silver

The Global Masters 2023 - Silver

Mundu Vini 2022 - Gold

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021 - Silver

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting notes: "Blue skies, green grass, cold water". This wine reflects what New Zealand is all about - aromatics, purity and freshness. The nose shows tropical aromas of passion fruit, guava and gooseberry with a slight hint of Granny Smith apple. The palate is crisp with fresh flavours of kiwifruit, white peach and honeydew which are supported by a tight citrus acidity.

Award: Falstaff 2022 - 89-91 points

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Tasting notes: A classic bouquet of strawberries and cream, precede a palate full of summer fruits and crunchy red apple. The palate exudes plush and refreshed notes of tangy berry flavours framed with crisp acid edges and fine fruit tannin leading to a lingering finish.

Food pairing: For a beautiful pairing, try The Ned Rosé with a niçoise salad. The combination of fresh and rustic flavours of tuna, egg, zesty tomatoes and olives compliment the wine’s crunchy fruit, vibrancy and smooth texture.

Award

New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Double Gold (96 points)

The Global Rose Masters 2023 - Silver: The Ned Rose 2022 - "Salmon Pink in the glass, balanced between ripe peach and zesty ruby grapefruit. The Palate is quite full, with masses of pink grapefruit and accents of tropical fruit. An interesting, characterful option: open, fruity and ripe, but fresh too."

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Background: Leefield Station is located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough, and is one of the oldest farming stations in Marlborough, dating back to the 1840s. In 2013 Brent Marris of Marisco Vineyards purchased the 2,300 ha property with sights set for not only its pastoral farming potential but also to convert a large portion of the land to vineyard.

Tasting notes: "Blue skies, Green Grass and Cold Water" - A deliciously ripe, perfumed nose of lime zest, passionfruit and musky pink grapefruit gives way to a palate saturated with flavours of exotic citrus, woody herbs and warm river stone, delivered within a taut, umber fresh acid framework that drives a sustained, juicy finish.

Award

New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Bronze

Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Silver - Vintage 2022

Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2022

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023 – Bronze - Vintage 2022

International Cool Climate Wine Show (ICCWS) 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2022

The Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2023 - Silver: Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - "The wine displays intense tropical aromas, such as guava, passionfruit, mango and papaya. It is fragrantly lifted with candied lemon zest. Vibrantly fruity but interwoven on the palate with green fruit, apricot and even rhubarb."

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape Variety: Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: Bold, richly flavoured experience packed full of ripe, fleshy chardonnay fruit flavours and warm spicy oak all enveloped in a roasted nut and nougat creaminess.

Food Pairing: A food friendly style that will complement a broad array of cuisine, from light seafood and salad dishess to creamy pasta and white meat. The Ned Chardonnay 2023 with creamy wild mushroom risotto or lemon baked chicken thigh with a light green salad accompaniment (Recommended by Marisco).

Awards:

Sommeliers Choice Awards 2024 - Gold

San Francisco International Wine Competition 2021 - Silver

Hong Kong IWSC 2021 - Silver

China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA) 2021 - Gold

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Pinot Gris

Background: Leefield Station is located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough, and is one of the oldest farming stations in Marlborough, dating back to the 1840s. In 2013 Brent Marris of Marisco Vineyards purchased the 2,300 ha property with sights set for not only its pastoral farming potential but also to convert a large portion of the land to vineyard.

Tasting notes: Fragrant aromas of yellow apples and grapefruit commingle with green tropical fruits and a lifted spiciness reminiscent of powered ginger.

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Background: Leefield Station is located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough, and is one of the oldest farming stations in Marlborough, dating back to the 1840s. In 2013 Brent Marris of Marisco Vineyards purchased the 2,300 ha property with sights set for not only its pastoral farming potential but also to convert a large portion of the land to vineyard.

Tasting Notes: This core of pure red fruits sits amidst savoury elements of grape stem, smoke and a hint of classic Pinot Noir funk.

Awards:

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2024 - Silver

Mundus Vini 2024 - Gold

Sommeliers Choice Awards 2024 - Gold

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2023 - Silver

International Wine Challenge 2022 - Silver

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2022 - Silver

Mundus Vini 2022 - Gold 

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough, Waihopai Valley

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting notes: Lively aromas of grapefruit, apple and stone fruits are balanced by a wet-stone minerality, crisp acidity and a long finish.

Food pairing: Try it with a grilled chicken salad or Thai green curry.

Awards

Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Bronze - Vintage 2022

The Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2023 - Gold: The Ned Skyscraper Sauvignon Blanc 2022 - "The wine has an open and expressive nose with tropical and honey aromas. It is well balanced on the palate, with smooth texture and lovely intensity of fresh fruit, framed by crisp acidity."

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough, Waihopai Valley

Grape Variety: Chardonnay

Background: Leefield Station is located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough, and is one of the oldest farming stations in Marlborough, dating back to the 1840s. In 2013 Brent Marris of Marisco Vineyards purchased the 2,300 ha property with sights set for not only its pastoral farming potential but also to convert a large portion of the land to vineyard.

Tasting Notes: Beautifully ripe aromatics with hints of peach and nectarine are layered with a generous French oak influence and a touch of citrus. The palate is full-bodied with a creamy texture which is supported by a vibrant, lively acidity that reflects the cool climate vineyards of Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley.

Awards:

New Zealand International Wine Show 2024 - Gold

The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2023 - Gold

The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2022 - Silver

International Wine Challenge 2021 - Silver

San Francisco International Wine Competition 2021 - Silver

Mundus Vini 2021 - Silver

Mundus Vini 2021-  Gold

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Gewurstraminer

Winemaking process: Manual harvesting. Fermentation of 2/3 of the wort in steel tanks with the addition of yeast, 1/3 part is fermented in old French oak barrels to improve the texture of the taste of the future. Excerpt on the lees.

Tasting notes: Brilliant straw colour. The aroma of ripe banana, lychee with hints of rose and honey, the bright taste of exotic fruits and spicy touches in a refreshing aftertaste.

Food pairing: It is recommended to serve as an aperitif, as well as with Asian cuisine, for example, Peking duck, spicy dishes, soft cheeses.