Hot on the heels of recent success at the “Game of Rhones” in Melbourne, Man O’ War Vineyards have now made their presents felt in Sydney by winning a Double Gold medal for their 2012 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend “Gravestone” at the prestigious Six Nations Wine Challenge. The Six Nations Wine Challenge is the only wine show in the world where the wines
One event I am looking forward to is the Waiheke Island of Wine Expo on September 17. It’s at the Floating Pavilion, so it’s a cracking venue and the line-up is fantastic, with 17 wineries taking part. It’s a great opportunity to get familiar with Waiheke wines in a way that won’t break the bank. I’m going through a bit
Te Motu Vineyard and Toto Restaurant were awarded Winery and Restaurant of the year at the North Shore Hospice Vintner’s 2013 Brunch. Te Motu’s Cabernet Sauvignon was matched with Toto’s house made Duck Tortellini with mushroom ragu and truffle. Twelve of Auckland’s finest restaurants matched their cuisine with twelve of New Zealand’s top winemakers. “The standard of food and wine was
Restaurant Month takes over Victoria Park Market for the weekend of 17-18 August with boutique wine tastings, talks by wine makers, themed lunches and entertainment. Waiheke Wine will have a room at the inaugural event showcasing the following vineyards: Batch, Cable Bay, Goldie Wines, The Hay Paddock, Man ‘O War, Miro, Mudbrick, Obsidian, Passage Rock, Peacock Sky, Poderi Crisci and
Please join us for the annual Waiheke Island of Wine Expo at The Floating Pavilion on Tuesday September 17th 2013. This year we have 18 Waiheke Island vineyards showcasing more than 80 wines: Batch, Cable Bay, Destiny Bay, Expatrius, Goldie Wines, The Hay Paddock, Jurassic Ridge, Kennedy Point, Man O’ War, Mudbrick, Obsidian, Passage Rock, Peacock Sky, Poderi Crisci, SOHO, Stonyridge,
In the Audi-Metro 2013 Restaurant of the Year awards, Miro vineyard was awarded runner up in the “Best Rural Restaurant” in New Zealand. They are thrilled to again receive this level of recognition.
Owners and employees of Passage Rock collected the Champion Viognier trophy at the pretigious Royal Easter Show Wine Awards last Saturday. The 2012 Viognier had already received the only gold medal awarded in its category. David Evans said “It was great to get up there and fly the flag for Waiheke”.
Destiny Bay are teaming up with The Rees in Queenstown for a Bordeaux Culinary Series dinner at the True South Dining Room on April 27th 2013. Destiny Bay owner and winemaker, Sean Spratt, will be on-hand to present the wines and share the Destiny Bay story. Enjoy a five course degustation menu with a selection of eight exquisite wines. Pre-dinner
Waiheke’s newest winery and cellar door, Batch Winery, opened to the public in February 2013. Summer hours 2 -7 pm daily Enjoy wine tasting or a glass of sparkling Blanc de Blanc or linger with a bottle of reserve Thomas & Sons wine on the deck or under the tree. Enjoy afternoon and sunsets with spectacular views over Waiheke and
Stonyridge Larose 2010 is awarded 97 points and Best Cabernet Merlot in Australia and equal highest scoring red wine in the 2013 The Age and Sydney Morning Herald Good Wine Guide. Nick Stock, of the Good Wine Guide, said “sitting right at the top of the Bourdeaux-inspired blends, the 2010 Larose has a beautiful density that is fused with elegance …
