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Martinborough Pinot Beats The World
Schubert 2008 Pinot Noir Block B receives the INTERNATIONAL TROPHY for best Pinot Noir at Decanter World Wine Awards 2010 in London. “This is a great honour” says proprietor & winemaker Kai Schubert, “receiving this huge accolade. There were Pinot Noirs from 19 other countries including France, Italy, Australia, the USA, Chile and Germany which makes this International Trophy not only a fantastic success for us at Schubert Wines, but also for the Wairarapa region and the whole of New Zealand. Click HERE to read more
Boutique Size No Barrier
Size really does not matter when it comes to fine wine. Martinborough produces less than 4 percent of New Zealand’s wine but took 20 percent of Decanter magazine’s Top 20 picks for “exciting producers and stunning wines. Click HERE to read more.
Schubert Wines
The International Wine Challenge in London just announced the 2010 Trophies and after awarding both Schubert Wines’ Pinot Noirs with GOLD the Schubert Pinot Noir Block B 2008 was also awarded the Trophy for BEST NEW ZEALAND PINOT NOIR. Click here to read more
IWC Kiwi Winners
Harpers Wine & Spirits, UK, April 2010
"New Zealand's Wairarapa region may be small, but it's wines are making a big impact". Click here to read the full article
Peter Bourne, March 2010
"For lovers of pinot noir the grass is greener in New Zealand". Click here to read the full article
Martinborough Feature in the Sydney Sunday Telegraph
Sandra Lee, February 2010
"Cross the Tasman and raise a toast to the wine region bursting with natural beauty and bottled pleasures". Click here to read the full article
Magestic Martinborough
John Hawkesby, World Magazine December 2009
"Refined and self-confident, low-profile Martinborough produces some of New Zealand’s best wines, writes John Hawkesby."
On an overcast late afternoon on a quiet Monday there’s not even enough breeze to rustle the leaves of the trees on the green that defines the quaint town of Martinborough. Looking at the historic two-storey Peppers Martinborough Hotel you’d be excused for thinking you’d stumbled onto the set of High Noon or Three Ten To Yuma. There’s a sense of being in another place at another time. Click to read the full article
Top of the Range from down under
Will Lyons, Scotland on Sunday, October 2009
In just three decades New Zealand has moved into the forefront of wine producers. What’s the secret? "One region that immediately stands out is Martinborough, at the southern end of the North Island. A relative newcomer to the stage – its first vines were only planted in 1979 – it now boasts a trio of outstanding wineries such as Ata Rangi, Dry River and Palliser. The region stands out for its chardonnay, riesling and pinot noir. In fact, the pinot noir I have tasted from Ata Rangi and Dry River can stand alongside any of those found in Burgundy. They possess a ripe, plummy fruit character with an appealing savoury component that puts to shame many of the one-dimensional fruit bombs found elsewhere." To read the full article click here
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