New Zealand Wine Tasting - Las Vegas

Self Pour Tasting 2015 I Las Vegas 1

NEW ZEALAND WINE TASTING

LAS VEGAS 2015

194Million litres of wine produced (2012)

waikato/Bay of plenty

Hawke’s Bay

gisBorne

MarlBorougH

auckland

nortHland

wairarapa

canterBury

waipara Valley

central otago

nortH island

soutH island

Matakana

Martinborough

Waiheke island

Waitaki

kuMeu

auckland

wellington

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Queenstown

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a Vast portfolio of wines, witH

25Varieties planted in coMMercial Quantities

34,270Hectares of producing Vineyards (2012)

new Zealand wine regions

self pour tasting las Vegas


new Zealand winegrowers welcomes you to our 2015 tasting in las Vegas.

Please take the time to taste the diversity of

wines being offered. learn about the wines, and

the people and places that produce them. new

Zealand is a place like no other and it shows in

every glass of its wines!

For further information on new Zealand Wine

and to find out about the latest developments

in the new Zealand wine industry contact:

david strada

Marketing Manager –

usa (san Fran)

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ranit librachPromotions Manager –

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contents

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4 new Zealand - a land like no other

6 white wines - sparkling riesling Pinot gris Chenin blanc sauvignon blanc Chardonnay

16 red wines - Pinot noir syrah Merlot

21 Participating Wineries directory

32 sustainability & industry overview

#nzwine, @nzwine

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4 New Zealand Wine nzwine.com

A LAND LIKE NO OTHER

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LANDScApES, ExOTIc fLORA AND fAuNA, AND A

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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.

New Zealand is one of the world’s youngest nations. Maori created its traditional cultural expression, and just as Maori artists today are reinterpreting ancient craftworks — such as kahu (cloaks, typically of feather, pictured) in new forms and materials — so our grape growers and winemakers are innovating in the vineyard and winery.

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% 36°-46°South

94+%of total world wine production VoluMe

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

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sparkling

1. Quartz reef Méthode traditionnelle brut sparkling bendigo, Cental otago alc. 12.5% Vol., rs 7.0 g/l. usa$ 35.00

2. sophora sparkling hawke’s bay nV alc. 12.0% Vol., rs 16.0 g/l. usa$ 16.00

3. sophora sparkling rosé hawke’s bay nV alc. 12.0% Vol., rs 13.0 g/l. usa$ 16.00

riesling

4. Framingham Classic riesling Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2013 alc. 12.0% Vol., rs 17.0 g/l. usa$ 24.99

pinot gris

5. the ned Pinot gris Marlborough 2014 alc. 14.0% Vol., rs 4.2 g/l. usa$ 12.99

6. brancott estate Flight song Pinot gris Marlborough 2014 alc. 9.0% Vol., rs 4.0 g/l. usa$ 13.99

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7. astrolabe Province Pinot gris Marlborough 2014 alc. 13.5% Vol., rs 3.9 g/l. usa$ 23.00

8. loveblock Pinot gris Marlborough 2013 alc. 13.5% Vol. usa$ 25.00

9. kim Crawford small Parcels Favourite homestead Pinot gris Marlborough 2013 alc. 12.5% Vol., rs 5.3 g/l. usa$ 27.99

cHenin Blanc

10. astrolabe Wrekin Vineyard Chenin blanc southern Valleys, Marlborough 2012 alc. 13.5% Vol., rs 3.3 g/l. usa$ 23.00

sauVignon Blanc

11. brancott estate sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 4.0 g/l. usa$ 11.99

12. the ned sauvignon blanc Waihopai river, Marlborough 2014 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 4.2 g/l. usa$ 12.99

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sauVignon Blanc - continued

13. Fire road sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 3.1 g/l. usa$ 13.00

14. Villa Maria Private bin sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 12.5% Vol., rs 4.5 g/l. usa$ 13.00

15. Wither hills sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 3.0 g/l. usa$ 14.00

16. esk Valley sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 2.5 g/l. usa$ 15.00

17. babich sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 3.6 g/l. usa$ 15.99

18. drylands sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 12.5% Vol., rs 5.0 g/l. usa$ 16.99

19. Mission estate sauvignon blanc awatere Valley, Marlborough 2014 alc. 12.5% Vol., rs 4.0 g/l. usa$ 17.00

20. Cairnbrae sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 12.5% Vol., rs 3.1 g/l. usa$ 17.50

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21. babich Family estates headwaters organic sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 0.7 g/l. usa$ 17.99

22. auntsfield single Vineyard sauvignon blanc southern Valleys, Marlborough 2014 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 2.3 g/l. usa$ 19.99

23. Framingham sauvignon blanc Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2014 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 3.0 g/l. usa$ 19.99

24. astrolabe Province sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 3.0 g/l. usa$ 23.00

25. greywacke sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 13.5% Vol. usa$ 23.00

26. loveblock sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 12.5% Vol., rs 5.8 g/l. usa$ 25.00

27. kim Crawford small Parcels spitfire sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2014 alc. 12.5% Vol., rs 3.0 g/l. usa$ 25.99

28. eradus ana sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2013 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 2.4 g/l. usa$14.99

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29. dashwood sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2013 alc. 12.5% Vol., rs 4.6 g/l. usa$ 14.99

30. spy Valley satellite sauvignon blanc Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2013 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 3.5 g/l. usa$ 14.99

31. huntaway reserve sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2013 alc. 13.5% Vol., rs 3.5 g/l. usa$ 18.00

32. spy Valley sauvignon blanc Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2013 alc. 13.5% Vol., rs 1.7 g/l. usa$ 19.99

33. goldwater sauvignon blanc Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2013 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 3.2 g/l. usa$ 19.99

34. Craggy range te Muna road Vineyard sauvignon blanc Martinborough 2013 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 1.9 g/l. usa$ 28.99

35. spy Valley enVoY Johnson Vineyard sauvignon blanc Waihopai Valley, Marlborough 2012alc. 13.5% Vol., rs 1.5 g/l. usa$ 32.99

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cHardonnay

36. babich Chardonnay hawke's bay 2014 alc. 13.5% Vol., rs 4.0 g/l. usa$ 15.99

37. kim Crawford small Parcels Wild grace Chardonnay hawke's bay 2013 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 1.0 g/l. usa$ 29.99

38. Craggy range kidnappers Chardonnay hawke's bay 2012 alc. 12.0% Vol. usa$ 28.99

39. esk Valley hawke’s bay Chardonnay hawke's bay 2011 alc. 13.5% Vol. usa$ 16.00

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racy, aroMatic, diVerse. naturallY Vibrant With a ZestY aCiditY: the Wine For asian Cuisine.

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 will 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.

tYPiCal regional stYlesClimate is the major factor in the distinction of regional styles.

styles Wide range from bone dry to lush sweet.

typical aroMas/flaVours apple, citrus, lemon and tropical fruit when young, sometimes toasted honey with age.

soils stony, gravelly sites favoured to enhance minerality.

regionality stonefruit and spice in warmer nelson, lime/lemon and spice from Marlborough, and green apples and citrus from cooler Waipara Valley.

breakdoWn oF Plantings bY region 2014 pRODucING HEcTARES*

mARLbOROuGH (318)

cANTERbuRy/WAIpARA VALLEy (293)

cENTRAL OTAGO (86)

NELSON (44)

WAIRARApA/

WELLINGTON (32)

HAWKE’S bAy (8)

GISbORNE (2)

WAIKATO/bAy

Of pLENTy (0.7)

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^SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers’ Vineyard Register Report 2013

riesling



MoutH-filling, ricH, refresHing. an intense Pleasure, Whether reFreshinglY light or riChlY CoMPlex.

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.

the warmer north island climate tends to create ripe, fat, oily styles whilst 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.

pinot gris

24 7% 2.0%total production (000 tonnes, 2014)*



tYPiCal regional stYles

Climate is the major factor in the distinction of regional styles.

styles Very versatile. Produces light bodied, fruit-driven wines as well as rich, mouth-filling wines.

cliMate grown throughout new Zealand. higher acids and more obvious aromatics in the cooler south island regions.

soils grown on range of soils, but favours clay-rich, low-vigour sites.

typical aroMas/flaVours apples, pears, honeysuckle, spice, breadcrust, through to riper stonefruit, apricot.

breakdoWn oF Plantings bY region 2014 pRODucING HEcTARES*

mARLbOROuGH (954)

HAWKE’S bAy (449)

GISbORNE (332)

cENTRAL OTAGO (228)

cANTERbuRy/

WAIpARA VALLEy (211)

NELSON (140)

WAIRARApA/

WELLINGTON (62)

AucKLAND/

NORTHLAND (34)

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^SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers’ Vineyard Register Report 2013 *SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers’ Annual Report 2014


uniQue, exuBerant, intense.the exPlosiVe Varietal that aWoke the World to neW Zealand Wine.

in 1973, as Marlborough’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.

typical regional styles

Climate is the major factor in the distinction of regional styles. nortHerly Warmer, milder growing conditions result in riper and richer styles, with melon, nectarine and other stonefruit flavours.

soutHerly longer, cooler growing conditions that promote stronger, more vibrant fruit flavours and higher acidity levels. the resulting wines are more pungent, and crisper, with passionfruit and other tropical fruit flavours, red pepper (capsicum) and gooseberry characters.

Breakdown of plantings By region 2014 pRODucING HEcTARES*

mARLbOROuGH (17,731)

HAWKE’S bAy (938)

NELSON (529)

cANTERbuRy/WAIpARA

VALLEy (386)

WAIRARApA/

WELLINGTON (325)

GISbORNE (49)

cENTRAL OTAGO (45)

AucKLAND/

NORTHLAND (22)

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Balanced, fruit-laden, concentrated.eVer-eVolVing, Yet eternallY elegant With its balanCe oF

MineralitY and Fruit.

elegant and fruit-driven, the classic new Zealand Chardonnay is mouth-filling, with concentrated citrus and tropical fruit. a crisp acidity balances the flavours, which are often perfectly rounded with oak.

its versatility makes Chardonnay a perfect canvas for viticulturists and winemakers eager to craft a masterpiece. a range of Chardonnays are produced in new Zealand from fruit-driven, unoaked styles to concentrated burgundian styles.

cHardonnay

29 9.1% 2%total production (000 tonnes, 2014)^

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proportion of nZ wine exported (2013)*

*SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers Vineyard Register Report 2013^SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers’ Annual Report 2014

typical regional styles

Climate is the major factor in the distinction of regional styles.

gisBorne & Hawke’s Bay Warmer climates typically yield full-medium bodied, round, rich flavours and soft-medium acidity.

soutHerly styles Marlborough and other cool-climate regions: typically medium to light bodied with greater acidity and minerality and fresh, citrus and savoury flavours.


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mARLbOROuGH (1,044)

HAWKE’S bAy (1024)

GISbORNE (797)

cANTERbuRy/WAIpARA

VALLEy (90)

NELSON (88)

AucKLAND/NORTHLAND (79)

cENTRAL OTAGO (52)

WAIRARApA/WELLINGTON (48)


pinot noir

40. Fire road Pinot noir Marlborough 2013 alc. 13.5% Vol. usa$ 15.00

41. brancott estate Pinot noir Marlborough 2013 alc. 13.5% Vol., rs 3.0 g/l. usa$ 15.99

42. Villa Maria Private bin Pinot noir Marlborough 2013 alc. 13.5% Vol. usa$ 16.00

43. the ned Pinot noir southern Valleys, Marlborough 2013 alc. 14.0% Vol., rs 1.0 g/l. usa$ 18.99

44. babich Pinot noir Marlborough 2013 alc. 13.5% Vol. usa$ 19.99

45. nobilo icon Pinot noir Marlborough 2013 alc. 13.0% Vol., rs 2.8 g/l. usa$ 23.99

46. Framingham Pinot noir Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2013 alc. 13.5% Vol., rs 0.1 g/l. usa$ 29.99

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47. Cairnbrae Pinot noir Marlborough 2012 alc. 14.0% Vol. usa$ 23.75

48. astrolabe Province Pinot noir Marlborough 2012 alc. 13.5% Vol., rs 1.0 g/l. usa$ 28.00

49. spy Valley Pinot noir southern Valleys, Marlborough 2012 alc. 13.5% Vol., rs 2.0 g/l. usa$ 29.99

50. loveblock Pinot noir Central otago 2012 alc. 14.0% Vol. usa$ 40.00

51. Quartz reef Pinot noir bendigo, Central otago 2012 alc. 14.0% Vol., rs 0.1 g/l. usa$ 44.00

52. auntsfield single Vineyard Pinot noir southern Valleys, Marlborough 2011 alc. 14.0% Vol., rs 1.0 g/l. usa$ 34.99

53. Craggy range te Muna road Vineyard Pinot noir Martinborough 2011 alc. 13.5% Vol. usa$ 54.99


pinot noir - continued

54. rippon Pinot noir Central otago 2009 alc. 13.5% Vol. usa$ 67.00

syraH

55. Mission estate syrah hawke's bay 2013 alc. 12.5% Vol. usa$ 18.00

Merlot

56. Craggy range te kahu Merlot hawke's bay 2011 alc. 13.0% Vol. usa$ 28.99

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intense, expressiVe, fruit-driVen.old World struCture and eleganCe Meets neW World PoWer

and intensitY.

native to burgundy and notoriously fickle (it is world class only in cool-climate regions), the Pinot noir grape has found in new Zealand a home away from home.

our winemakers tease a tantalising array of distinctive regional and terroir-driven styles from the land. Common to all, however, are old World structure and elegance overlaying new World power and fruit-driven intensity.

36 16% 6%total production (000 tonnes, 2014)*



typical regional stylesClimate is the major factor in the distinction of regional styles.

wairarapa darker fruit aromas, often with a savoury component. rich, full, sweet fruit on the entry with flavours in the dark plum and chocolate spectrum. the structure of the wines are based around long, fine tannins.

nelson Fragrant, complex, earthy and savoury textured wines with rich, spicy, cherry and plum flavours. these wines are concentrated, balanced and supple with fine lingering tannin.

canterBury/waipara Valley red and dark berry fruit with spicy notes. Firm structure and acidity. savoury earthy characteristics.


mARLbOROuGH (2,479)

cENTRAL OTAGO (1,522)


cANTERbuRy/

WAIpARA VALLEy (422)

HAWKE’S bAy (319)

NELSON (236)

GISbORNE (51)

AucKLAND/

NORTHLAND (13)

WAIKATO/bAy

Of pLENTy (5)

exports oVer tHe past 6 yearsmILLIONS Of LITRES*


pinot noir

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*SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers Vineyard Register Report 2013 ^SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers’ Annual Report 2014


2 1.2% 0.1%total production (000 tonnes, 2013)

proportion of nZ wine production (2013)

proportion of nZ wine exported (2013)

SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers’ Vineyard Register Report 2013

typical regional stylesClimate is the major factor in the distinction of regional styles.

cliMate Predominantly grown in the warmer regions of auckland/northland and hawke’s bay which benefit from extended heat accumulation due to lower diurnal temperature variation.

soils Whilst auckland has primarily clay-rich soils, hawke’s bay has a huge diversity of soils with river terraces comprising of volcanic loess, alluvial silts and deep river gravels.


HAWKE'S bAy (321)

AucKLAND/

NORTHLAND (55)

mARLbOROuGH (11)

cANTERbuRy/

WAIpARA VALLEy (9)

WAIRARApA/

WELLINGTON (9)

NELSON (6)

GISbORNE (5)

cENTRAL OTAGO (3)

exports oVer tHe past 6 yearsmILLIONS Of LITRES*

*SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers’ Annual report 2014

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coMplex, spicy, supple. distinguished bY its bright, sPiCY FlaVours and elegant texture, akin to elegant northern rhÔne stYle.

You’ll instantly appreciate the intense varietal distinctiveness of new Zealand syrah, crammed full of plum and savoury black pepper flavours and sometimes even a hint of violets.

syraH


participating wineries

directory


astrolaBe winesWhen 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 are 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 detailsdi bell197 rapaura road, blenheim, Marlborough

+64 3 577 6794 [email protected]

www.astrolabewines.co.nz

agent/distriButor contact detailskelley deal Cannonball Wine Company 1290 healdsburg avenue, suite 202 healdsburg, Ca, 95448

+1 415 3707181 [email protected]

auntsfield estateauntsfield estate revives the proud heritage of Marlborough's first commercial vineyard and winery, established in 1873. auntsfield's highly regarded wine was produced for more than 50 years. the Cowley family has again planted vines on this land and is producing premium sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot noir that express the terroir of this special site in the southern hills of Marlborough.

winery contact detailsben Cowley270 Paynters road, rd 2, blenheim 7272, Marlborough

+64 3 578 0622

[email protected]

agent/distriButor contact detailsronnie sanders Vine street imports 16 roland avenue, Mount laurel, nJ, 08054

+1 856 8408389

[email protected]


BaBicH wines2016 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 that's worth celebrating.

winery contact detailsJohn lang15 babich road, henderson Valley, Waitakere, 0614, auckland

+64 9 833 7859

[email protected] www.babichwines.co.nz babichwines babichwines

agent/distriButor contact detailsbarry o'brien select Fine Wine brokers 1200 West eleventh street, suite 212, traverse City, Mi, 49684

+1 231 9329057

[email protected]

constellation BrandsConstellation brands new Zealand own vineyards, and have long term grower relationships, throughout the sub-regions of Marlborough. We also own vineyards in hawke's bay, and work with growers in Central otago and other regions. our wineries are in Marlborough, hawke’s bay and huapai. our viticulturalists and winemakers win international recognition for the quality of our kim Crawford, nobilo, drylands, selaks and Monkey bay brands. Please visit our brand websites for more information.

winery contact detailsFelicity nelsonstation road, huapai, auckland, 0841

+64 9 412 6666 +64 27 291 4110

[email protected] www.constellationnz.com

agent/distriButor contact detailshamilton gilberg Constellation brands

[email protected]


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 detailssophie Fischer253 Waimarama road, havelock north, hawke’s bay

+64 6 873 7126 +64 27 589 8462

[email protected]

www.craggyrange.com

agent/distriButor contact detailselizabeth Whittaker - kobrand Corporation the Centre at Purchase 1, Manhattanville road, building one, Purchase, nY, 10577-2118


distinguisHed Vineyardsdistinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners represents a unique collection of traditional and contemporary wine brands from some of the world's most coveted wine regions. the domestic portfolio includes the highly acclaimed argyle Winery in oregon's Willamette Valley and Macrostie Winery in sonoma, California. imported wines from new Zealand include Wither hills and huntaway from Marlborough and sophora sparkling wines.

winery contact detailsMonique katchor900 larkspur landing Circle, suite 120, larkspur, Ca, 94939

+1 707 280 4380

[email protected]

www.dvwinepartners.com

agent/distriButor contact detailsPat Muleady southern Wine & spirits

+1 707 9964480 +1 707 3373650

[email protected]


eradus winesana sauvignon blanc is 100% awatere Valley, a single vineyard boutique wine made by eradus Wines, who have a long history of making delicious award winning wines.the eradus family arrived in new Zealand from holland in 1982, after a 20 year stint in the flower industry. this family vineyard is now operated by the next generation Michiel eradus, and his kiwi wife hanna. eradus Wines are grown in the awatere Valley, a sub region of Marlborough with its own unique microclimate - windier, dryer, stonier, cooler and on the whole more extreme than Marlborough’s other regions. these conditions create wines with distinct mineral backbone and crisp, clean acidity.

winery contact detailstim Molloyblenheim, Marlborough

+64 3 578 7802

[email protected] www.eraduswines.co.nz

agent/distriButor contact detailsPenny loving - station Wines Colorado springs, Co, 80960-1509

+1 719 6332184

[email protected]

fraMingHaM winesat 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 detailstom trolovePo box 37, renwick, Marlborough

+64 3 572 8884 +64 21 955 668

[email protected] www.framingham.co.nz

agent/distriButor contact detailsMr. luis gandara silva evaton inc.1100 high ridge road, suite 206, stamford, Ct, 6905

+1 203 9688220

[email protected]


goldwater estategoldwater wines have achieved international recognition and many international awards for their distinctive handcrafted quality, vibrant fruit characters, harmonious balance, elegant structure and exceptional concentration. guided by philosophy that great wine is born in the vineyard, and having achieved worldwide recognition for their impressive Waiheke island wines where they pioneered winegrowing, goldwater now produces wines in both Marlborough and hawke’s bay.

winery contact detailssophia hoadley18 Causeway road, Putiki bay, Waiheke island, auckland

+64 9 372 7493

[email protected] www.goldwaterwine.com

agent/distriButor contact detailsMaria brown Pasternak Wine imports

+1 734 4174341

greywackewinery contact detailskevin Juddc/- dog Point Winery, 797 new renwick road, blenheim, Marlborough

+64 3 572 5425 +64 21 451 137

[email protected] www.greywacke.com

agent/distriButor contact detailskate laramie old bridge Cellars 703 Jefferson street, napa, Ca, 94559

+1 707 2589552

[email protected]


loVeBlock Vintners loveblock was forged from a love affair with a view and a challenge. 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.Following our deeply held belief of biological and low intervention farming, veteran winemakers erica and kim are creating wines which express this extraordinary place with its unique aspect. grown and made with love and care.

winery contact detailserica Crawfordsuite 2.3, axis building, 1 Cleveland road, Parnell, auckland

+64 9 373 3574 +64 21 386 140

[email protected], [email protected]

www.loveblockwine.com

agent/distriButor contact detailsJacqueline sylvester terlato Wines 900 armour drive, lake bluff, il, 60044

+1 847 6045714

[email protected]

terlato Wines (local sales team Contact) Jeffery Fricke7562 e. tailspin lane, scottsdale, aZ, 85255


Marisco Vineyardsthe Marisco Vineyard's properties, home of the ned and the kings series, are located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough - a location which provides a near perfect environment for producing fruit of startling character. a truly cool maritime climate, underpinned by low vigour soil; clay, ancient river beds and ash; are the basis for wines with finesse and substance. owned and operated by brent Marris (Chief Winemaker) and rosemary Marris, we are a progressive wine company committed to building brands and taking the unique Marlborough, new Zealand story of wine to the world.

winery contact detailssiobhan Wilson26 arney Crescent, remuera, auckland, 1050

+64 9 522 9684 +64 21 778 103

[email protected] www.marisco.co.nz

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agent/distriButor contact detailseymeric darsch



MarlBorougH Valley winesbased in Marlborough, new Zealand's flagship wine region, the company utilises a combination of the unique climate and soils to produce pristine, flavoursome grapes. a consolidated team approach converts these grapes into wines to ensure customers can experience the essence of Marlborough all around the world.

winery contact detailsMary Coughlanliverpool street, riverlands, blenheim, 7240, Marlborough

+64 3 578 8699

[email protected]

agent/distriButor contact detailstodd nelson Winesellers ltd 7520 n.Caldwell avenue, niles, il

+1 847 6471100 +1 309 2555317

[email protected]

Mission estate wineryMission estate is the birthplace of new Zealand's commercial winemaking industry. the winery was established in 1851 by pioneering French Missionaries and remains under original ownership to this day. as one of new Zealand's most experienced winemakers, Paul Mooney has been at Mission for over 30 years. Paul's winemaking philosophies are heavily influenced by his mentor, brother John, who trained in bordeaux during the 1960's. the winemaking approach at Mission is a blend of traditional old-world practice with the latest in research and technology. the focus is on developing elegant, food friendly wines of superior structure and texture.

winery contact detailsandy Crozier198 Church road, taradale, napier, hawke’s bay

+64 6 845 9350 +64 21 844 596

[email protected] www.missionestate.co.nz

agent/distriButor contact detailsstation imports llCP. o. box 61509, Colorado springs, Co, 80960



pernod ricard wineMakersat the forefront of the new Zealand wine industry, Pernod ricard Winemakers new Zealand represents many of the country's most enjoyed wine brands, including brancott estate, stoneleigh and Church road - both in new Zealand and around the world.

winery contact detailsJim robertsonPernod ricard Winemakers new Zealand, 4 Viaduct harbour avenue, auckland

+64 9 336 8364 +64 21 968 312

[email protected]

www.pernod-ricard-nz.com

agent/distriButor contact detailsJim robertson Pernod ricard

QuartZ reefit is now well established that Central otago produces wines of outstanding varietal definition and Quartz reef is no exception. specialising in premium Méthode 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 Méthode traditionnelle is fresh, crisp and lively, the Pinot gris is a dry style complementing food of all flavours and the Pinot noir is firm and intense with notes of ripe black cherry, pomegranate and spice.

winery contact detailselaine Walker6-8 hughes Crescent, Cromwell, 9342, Central otago

+64 3 445 3084

[email protected] www.quartzreef.co.nz

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agent/distriButor contact detailsPenny and andy loving station imports llC P. o. box 61509, Colorado springs, Co, 80960-1509



rippon a parcel of land on the shores of lake Wanaka, rippon has been cared for by the Mills family for four generations. rippon’s 15 hectares of vines have had their roots deep within the site’s schist laden soils for over 25 years; they now issue wines which speak of the land in which they were grown with clarity and detail.

winery contact detailsJo MillsPo box 175, lake Wanaka, Central otago, 9305

+64 3 443 8084

[email protected] www.rippon.co.nz @ripponJo

agent/distriButor contact detailsPenny lovingstation imports Po box 61509, Colorado springs, Co, 80960-1509

+1 719 6332184

[email protected]

sacred Hill Vineyards ltdsacred 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 also include extensive vineyards in Marlborough, as well as some of the best single vineyard sites in hawke’s bay, amongst them the gimblett gravels vineyards. Wild south and Cairnbrae are our brands dedicated solely to Marlborough. all vineyards and our winery operate under sustainable practices and certified accordingly.

winery contact detailsglenn Cunningham1472 omahu road, rd5, hastings, 4175, hawke’s bay

+64 6 879 8760

[email protected] www.sacredhill.com

@sacredhillwines

agent/distriButor contact detailsPenny and andy loving station imports llC Po box 61509, Colorado springs, Co, 80960-1509



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. nine 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 detailsnicola Clark37 lake timara road, rd 6, blenheim, Marlborough

+64 3 572 9840

[email protected] www.spyvalleywine.co.nz

agent/distriButor contact detailsbartholomew broadbent broadbent selections 17 south sheppard street, richmond, Va, 23221


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 detailsMary Winstone118 Montgomerie road, Mangere, 2153, auckland

+64 9 255 0660

[email protected] www.villamaria.co.nz

@villamaria_wine

agent/distriButor contact detailsMarcus brinkerhoff ste. Michelle Wine estates las Vegas, nV



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 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.

Pillars oF sustainabilitY

BiodiVersity

soil, water, air

Byproducts

people

Business

Without the wealth we’re able to harvest from animals, plants and microorganisms, humans couldn’t survive. new Zealand wine producers cultivate and nurture diversity in the vineyard.

energy

cHeMicals

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 compost-enriched 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.

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.

NEW ZEALAND WINE AND SuSTAINAbILITy


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pREmIum, SuSTAINAbLE, DIVERSEas an isolated, cool-climate island nation, new Zealand enjoys an undeniable advantage when it comes to producing distinctive, ultra high quality wines.

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. this is the foundation of new Zealand wines’ elegance and power, and helps explain their famed balance, structure and food friendliness.

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.

ExpORT VOLumE AND SALES

export sales - Value $NZ fOb*

1 bILLION

1.2 bILLION

800

400

200

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20

11

2010

200

9

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13

20

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export VoluMe mILLIONS Of LITRES*

2009

2013

112.6

169.6

^SOURCE: New Zealand Winegrowers Annual Report 2013

NEW ZEALAND pRODucING VINEyARD AREAHEcTARES, 2014*

mARLbOROuGH (22,903)

HAWKE’S bAy (4,816)

cENTRAL OTAGO (1,979)

GISbORNE (1,602)

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WAIpARA VALLEy (1,462)

NELSON (1,115)


AucKLAND/NORTHLAND (416)

(NOT SHOWN)

WAIKATO/bAy Of pLENTy (23)

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