Waiheke Island Syrah Wines
Article written by Waiheke Island Wine Tours owner Jean Goodbrand on NewZealand.com
Article written by Waiheke Island Wine Tours owner Jean Goodbrand on NewZealand.com
The new release “The Mayor” 2011 a visionary red blend now available from the Obsidian cellar door in Onetangi. The wine derives its name from Mayor Island, the reknowned source of Obsidian volcanic glass in New Zealand. So what’s ‘visionary’ about it?……. It does not contain either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot (the traditional ingredients of many classic red…
Here is an update on the 2019 vintage from the winemaker at TE MOTU, one of our favourite vineyards.. Harvest is underway, and it’s looking like Vintage 2019 could be one of the greats! (I say as I hurriedly look for some wood to touch). As we all know things can change overnight depending on what…
We received this report from the team at Cable Bay in June 2013 “We harvested our first lot of Pinot Gris on the 28th February, almost 2 weeks earlier than last year! The last of the Syrah was safely brought in on the 9th April, and the Cabernet Sauvignon bringing up the rear on the…
We were very excited to hear that we are one of four finalists in the Westpac Auckland Central Business Awards for 2013! The category we have been nominated for is “Excellence in Marketing” which is BIG cause for celebration. The winners will be announced on the 4th November, so watch this space!
Obsidian Vineyard recently recieved a Gold Medal and Trophy for their Weeping Sands Syrah 2010. This divine wine was the star player in July 2011 at the Spiegelau International Wine Competition. At this competition syrah wines from New Zealand and shiraz wines from Australia were represented. On NZ National Radio’s “Afternoons” with Jim Mora, the…
Things couldn’t be better for Waiheke Island Wine Tours who have just been awarded a 2013 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. Owners Wayne Eagleton and Jean Goodbrand were advised “This prestigious award placing you in the top-performing 10% of all businesses worldwide on TripAdvisor, is given to businesses that consistently earn high ratings from TripAdvisor…
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