New Zealand Wines

The Opawa Roiver (Opaoa or Smoky River in Maori) shaped our stony vineyard soils. It is also the natural wetland habitat for various endangered and endemic New Zealand birds. Opawa Wines is committed to preserving this ecosystem and its inhabitants. The wines are made with minimal intervention. Crisp and dry with intense citrus and tropical flavours.

At Esk Valley we craft our unique wines using traditional methods and local knowledge to bring out the best of every vintage. This Chardonnay is blended from a selection of grapes grown in the stony alluvial soils of Hawkes Bay and fermented in both tank and french oak barriques. It is a classic Hawkes Bay style exhibiting stonefruit, grapefruit and a subtle oak influence and was bottled without finings. Suitable for Vegan and Vegetarian diets.

This Marlborough Pinot Noir reveals lifted red fruit on the nose, a suggestion of chocolate on the palate and cool climate elegance throughout. Ta Moko is the bold, black, body art of the indeginous Maori people of New Zealand. Worn on the face, it is a living symbol of identity and origin, Moko Black is a tribute to this noble culture.

The Taylors Pass Vineyard is located on the north bank of the Awatere River in Marlborough. With silty loam overlaying stony gravel, the vineyard consistently produces concentrated Pinot Noir fruit. This wine is perfumed with aromas of black cherry and plum and has a layered and textured palate.

Single Vineyard wines are created from vineyards of exceptional quality when vintage conditions allow them to fully express their individuality. This picturesque vineyards is located on the north bank of Marlborough's Awatere river. With soil ranging from silty loam to stony gravels, the vineyard consistently produces elegant and complex Chardonnay. Subtle citrus aromas and textural mealy characters dominate this refined wine.

This wine reveals classic Albarino notes of lime, peach and an assortment of tropical fruits. It is full and rich with mouthwatering acidity providing length and delicousness with the palate weight enhanced by ageing on yeast lees. It is delicious as a young wine but will gain some complexity with time in the bottle.

angerine, mango and citrus flavours are pure and focused, smooth, round and wonderfully refreshing, with peach, Key lime pie, mineral and floral elements that really take off on the finish. Drink now. Widely regarded as the quintessential expression of the acclaimed Marlborough wine region, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is an international benchmark wine noted for its vibrant aromatics, layers of pure fruit flavours and fine structure.

This benchmark sparkling wine is named after "Pelorus Jack", the famous dolphin of Marlborough, who playfully rode the bow waves and guided ships through the treacherous waters of Cooks Strait from 1888 to 1912. Produced using the traditional method, Cloudy Bay Pelorus exhibits a fresh palate of apples and citrus. The bright tones are balanced with rich layers of honey, brioche and creamy complexity. Designed as an aperitif, Pelorus also complements a range of cuisines.

This full-bodied and richly flavoured Pinot Gris showcases flavours of baked apples, apricot, honey and spice. A small portion of barrel ferment has added richness and complexity to this delicious and highly drinkable wine.