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We’re very pleased to feature in Michael Cooper’s well-chosen lineup of  white wines for adventurous drinkers – published in the NZ Listener magazine March 17-23 issue. As Michael points out there are many appealing white wines out there other than the predictable members of the “big four” club –  Sauv Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and…

We have just sold the last bottle of our innovative take on pink wine – the Brightside Blush. It has stayed very popular with both personal and trade customers – even as the weather turns cooler. Hang on until the early days of Spring – our winemaker is working to create the 2018 vintage. Just the…

Very warm weather interspersed with bouts of heavy rain have conspired to produce a galloping growth season this year. All credit to Laurie, our vineyard manager, Graeme, Jason and many casual helpers whose attention to the grapes in this challenging season has paid off. We are well on-track to start harvest a full 2 weeks…

During November and December our tasting room is home to a selection of superb artwork featuring NZ native birds. The artist is Indigo Wise  of Golden Bay. All works are for sale and include original framed paintings, prints, calendars, glass coasters and art cards. Indigo donates 35% of the proceeds from all sales of her…

Vegan but love cheese? We are partnering with Little Bird Organics and the Restaurant Association of NZ  in a Vegan Cheesemaking Masterclass. Here’s what you will be making: Camembert ‘Cheese’ Board with Beetroot, Carrot & Rosemary Crackers and Kale, Spinach and Rosemary Crackers Macadamia Ricotta Beetroot Salad Aged Cashew Parmesan with Smashed Pea & Courgette…

Our last ever Semillon – the 2009 – has just been awarded 5 stars in Winestate Magazine’s Semillon and Blends Tasting in Australia. Oz excels at making serious example of this varietal; so we are delighted with this assessment as our wine was the oldest wine in its class in the tasting and also the…

Here’s what Michael Cooper has to say about our VERY FIRST Viognier (certified organic): Kaimira Estate Brightwater Viognier 2014 “Hand-picked and fermented in seasoned oak casks, this is a fragrant, full-bodied wine (13% alc/vol), with concentrated stone-fruit flavours, hints of oak adding complexity, and a rich, dry finish.” Michael Cooper, NZ Listener, 17 July 2017  4…