Awards

We are extremely proud of the awards that we have received over the years for our Pinot Noir, Pinot Rose and Pinot Gris.

Pinot Noir

2014

  • Cameron Douglas 94 pts
  • Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) 90 pts 4.5 Stars
  • Raymond Chan 4 Stars
  • Peter Saunders 5 Stars

2013

  • Sydney International Wine Competition 2017 (AUS) – Blue Gold
  • Cameron Douglas 93 pts
  • Peter Saunders 5 Stars
  • Raymond Chan 5 Stars
  • Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) 93 pts 5 Stars

2012

  • International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 (UK) – Silver Medal
  • International Wine Competition 2014 (UK) – Highly Commended
  • Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2014 (NZ) – Bronze Medal
  • Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) 5 Stars

2011

  • Cameron J. Douglas, Master Sommelier (NZ)– 4 ½ Stars
  • Winestate Magazine (AUS)– 4 ½ Stars
  • Sam Kim Wine Orbit (NZ) – 5 Stars
  • NZ International Wine Show 2012 (NZ) – Bronze Medal
  • Michael Cooper’s Best of 2013 releases (NZ)– 4 ½ Stars
  • Raymond Chan 2014 (NZ)– 4 Stars
  • Yvonne Lorkin 2014 (NZ) – 4 Stars 17/20
  • Sam Kim 2014 (NZ) – 4 ½ Stars 91/100
  • Joelle Thomson 2014 (NZ) – 17.5/20

2010

  • Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) 5 Stars
  • TiZwine (NZ) – 4 ½ Stars
  • Dish Wine Panel (NZ) – 4 Stars

2009

  • Cameron Douglas MS (NZ) – 5 Stars
  • International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK) 2011 – Silver Best in Class
  • International Wine Challenge (UK) 2011 – Silver
  • Spiegelau Int’l Wine Competition 2011 (NZ) – Silver
  • Royal Easter Show Wine Awards (NZ) – Bronze
  • Decanter World Wine Awards 2011 (UK) – Bronze
  • Boutique Wine Awards & Five Nations Wine Challenge 2011 (AUS) – Bronze
  • Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) – 5 Stars
  • TiZWine.com review 2011 (NZ) – 4 Stars
  • NZ International Wine Show 2011 (NZ) – Bronze
  • Boutique Wine Awards 2011 (AUS) – Bronze
  • Michael Coopers Buyers Guide (NZ)– 4 Stars

2008

  • Sydney International Wine Competition 2010 (AUS)– Gold Medallion Highly Commended~Judged with food
  • San Francisco Wine Competition 2009 (US) – Silver Medal
  • New Zealand International Wine Show 2009 (NZ)– Silver Medal
  • International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK) 2009 – Silver Medal
  • Japan Wine Challenge 2009 (JPN)– Bronze Medal
  • Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2009 (HK)– Bronze Medal
  • International Wine Competition (UK) 2010 – Bronze Medal
  • NZ International Wine Show 2010 (NZ) – Bronze Medal
  • Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2010 (NZ)– Bronze Medal
  • Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) – 5 Stars
  • Michael Cooper’s Buyers Guide 2010 (NZ) – 4 ½ Stars
  • Cuisine Magazine Nov 2010 (NZ) – 4 Stars
  • Cameron Douglas MS (NZ) – 4.5 Stars

2007

  • Sydney International Wine Competition 2009 (AUS) – Trophy “Best Pinot Noir Wine of Competition
  • Sydney International Wine Competition 2009 (AUS)–BLUE GOLD and 1 of Top 100 wines of the competition
  • International Wine & Spirit Competition (UK) 2008 – GOLD Best in Class
  • The New Zealand International Wine Show 2008 (NZ) – GOLD
  • Liquorland Top 100 2008 (NZ) – GOLD
  • Passion for Pinot 2008 (NZ) – Judges Choice Trophy Champion Central Otago Pinot Noir
  • Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) – 5 Stars

2006

  • Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) – 4.5 Stars

2005

  • Bragato Wine Awards 2006 (NZ) – Bronze Medal
  • Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) – 4 Stars

2004

  • Starwine International Wine Competition 2006 New York (US) – Gold Medal
  • NZ International Wine Show 2005 (NZ) – Bronze Medal
  • International Cool Climate Wine Show 2006 (AUS) – Bronze Medal
  • Sim Kim (Wine Orbit) – 4 Stars

Pinot Gris

2013

  • Sydney International Wine Competition 2015 (AUS) – Gold
  • International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 (UK) – Silver
  • International Aromatic Wine Competition 2014 (NZ) – Bronze
  • Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2014 (NZ) – Bronze
  • Peter Sanders (NZ)– Gold Medal level
  • Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) (NZ) – 5 Stars
  • Cameron Douglas (MS) (NZ) – 4 Stars
  • Michael Cooper (NZ) – 4 Stars
  • Raymond Chan (NZ) – 4 Stars
  • Yvonne Lorkin (NZ)– 4 Stars
  • Jo Burzynska (NZ) – Silver 83/100

2011

  • Sydney International Wine Competition 2013 (AUS) – Gold Highly Commended
  • NZ International Wine Show 2012 (NZ)– Bronze Medal
  • Winestate Magazine (AUS)– 4 Stars
  • Michael Cooper’s Best 2013 Releases (NZ) – 4 ½ Star
  • Raymond Chan 2014 (NZ)– 4 Stars
  • Yvonne Lorkin 2014 (NZ)– 5 Stars 18.5/20
  • Sam Kim 2014 (NZ) – 5 Stars 93/100
  • Joelle Thomson 2014 (NZ) – 17.5/20

2010

  • Cameron Douglas MS (NZ)– 5 Stars
  • Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2011 (NZ) – Silver Medal
  • Cuisine Magazine 2011 (NZ) – 4 Stars
  • Michael Coopers Buyers Guide (NZ) – 4 Stars

2008

  • Michael Cooper’s Buyers Guide 2010 (NZ) – 4 Stars
  • NZ International Wine Show 2010 (NZ) – Bronze Medal

Pinot Rose

2013

  • Raymond Chan 2014 (NZ)- 4 Stars
  • Yvonne Lorkin 2014 (NZ) – 4 Stars 17/20
  • Sam Kim 2014 (NZ) – 4 Stars 88/100
  • Joelle Thomson 2014 (NZ) – 16/20

2012

  • Winestate Magazine 2012 (AUS) – 4 Stars

2010

  • Sam Kim, Wine Orbit Jan 2011 (NZ) – 4 Stars
  • Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2011 (NZ) – Silver Medal
  • Spiegelau Int’l Wine Competition 2011 (NZ) – Bronze Medal

2009

  • NZ International Wine Show 2010 (NZ) – Bronze Medal