Organic wine directory

Kaimira Estate

Brightwater Pinot Gris 2015

Just one of the certified organic and vegan friendly wines in the Kaimira Estate range, the 2015 Brightwater Pinot Gris is described by Michael Cooper in the 2016

Buyers Guide to NZ Wines as “weighty and fleshy with fresh, well-ripened peach, pear, lychee and spice flavours, finely balanced and generous, 4 stars.” Their tasting room is open until the end of March, Monday to Saturday, 11am-4pm, or shop at their virtual cellar door - kaimirawines.com - anytime!

97 Livingston Road, Brightwater, Nelson. 03 5423 491

TORU by Te Whare Ra

Gewürztraminer meets Riesling meets Pinot Gris

Meaning ‘three’ in Māori, TORU was the first blend of its kind in New Zealand. Now in its 11th year, it’s a veganfriendly co-fermented combination of Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris. Te Whare Ra winemakers aimed to capture the essence of all three varietals, whilst creating a distinctive and interesting wine in its own right. Perfect for pairing with Asian cuisine, TORU has the aromatic spice and weight of Gewürztraminer, the structure of Riesling and the great texture of Pinot Gris.

56 Anglesea Street, Renwick, Marlborough 03 572 8581 twrwines.co.nz

Villa Maria

Organic Merlot, Hawke’s Bay 2014

Warm day conditions and cooler evening climes at Villa Maria’s Joseph Soler Vineyard in Hawke’s Bay over the 2014 summer meant fruit was harvested at optimal maturity, and in turn, has resulted in an award-winning Merlot. Grown under organic principles and featuring dark berry, plum fruitcake and cedar notes, match this smooth tipple with red meats, especially grilled lamb, as well as your favourite cheeses.

118 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Auckland. 09 255 0660. villamaria.co.nz

Churton

20 years of exceptional wines

Sam and Mandy Weaver are committed to biodynamic farming practices and low intervention winemaking with all wines certified organic. They are reputed for crafting exceptional terroir-driven wines. Set on 22 hectares and 200 metres above sea level, Churton’s vineyard encompasses an undulating ridge between the Omaka and Waihopai valleys in Marlborough. This unique site faces northeast to capture the cool morning and warm daytime sun ideal for long and slow ripening.

Phone 03 572 4007 or visit churton-wines.co.nz

Loveblock Pinot Gris 2014

Certified Organic by BioGro

Loveblock’s organically certified Pinot Gris 2014 comes from the heart of Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. The elevation, wind and soil of the vineyard on top of the hills give intensity and minerality to the wine, which features delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to layers of pear and prosciutto wrapped melon. Integrated organic farming and grape growing is at the heart of Loveblock’s philosophy. Their winery is free of chemical pesticides and commerical fertilisers, functioning instead on Kiwi ingenuity and safer biological means.

Phone 09 365-1471 or visit loveblockwine.com

Turanga Creek

Certified organic - Biogro. Certified Biodynamic - Demeter.

Located on a small winery in Whitford, Auckland, Turanga Creek vineyard grows five different organic grapes. One of those is Viognier, which when harvested, creates their ‘Par Nature’ Viognier blend - a must-have for your cellar at home. Lifted aromas of mango, stone fruit and citrus make for a richly textured, smooth and velvety experience on the palate. It’s recommended this wine should be opened six years from the year of vintage.

133 Whitford Park Rd, Whitford, 2576. 09-530 8936 turangacreek.co.nz