Variety:

Riesling

Style:

Medium

Vintage Notes:

Vintage 2009 was a little scary with unseasonal rains in the new year period putting the vines on botrytis alert. However a good final ripening period in late February and March saw the grapes harvested in good condition and excellent ripeness levels.

Vineyards:

The fruit was from our own, notoriously stony Falcon Vineyard, in the Rapaura district of the Wairau Plain.

Vinification:

Long cool controlled ferment which was stopped with 27 grams of sugar per litre remaining to give a low alcohol of 10.5%.

Tasting Notes:

Low Alcohol, off dry-medium style. Bright, very pale straw on release. Delicately bodied and off dry wine with delightful aromas of lime, lemon and grapefruit with a distinct underlying mineral note. Great structure and nicely balanced acidity lead to a lingering finish.

Cellaring:

Enjoy this wine now, or savour it as it matures over the next 5-6 years.

Mussels, seafood, ethnic cuisine, or on its own.

Accolades:

Released January 2010
BRONZE MEDAL Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2010
BRONZE MEDAL Liquorland Intl Wine Comp 2010

Variety:

Pinot Gris

Style:

Slightly off dry

Vintage Notes:

Vintage 2009 was a little scary with unseasonal rains in the new year period putting the vines on botrytis alert however a good final ripening period in late February and March saw the grapes harvested in good condition and excellent ripeness levels.

Vineyards:

The grapes in this wine are predominately from our Eyrie Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley complemented with our Falcon and the Barnett vineyard fruit in the Wairau Valley

Vinification:

The fruit was crushed and pressed immediately after harvest. Carefully temperature controlled ferment retained the wine’s lifted aromas and palate.

Tasting Notes:

Sam Kim www.wineorbit.co.nz
“I wish more Pinot Gris would taste like this beauty. A gently aromatic and friendly wine showing ripe peach and pear characters with subtle spice notes on the nose. The palate is lush and rounded with gentle sweetness (7 g/l) and beautifully melded acidity. It’s perfectly weighted and ever so charming.”
We said: Bright, very pale straw on release. Aromas of pear drop, almonds and bread crust, with a touch of orange blossom. Round soft palate with a touch of spice leads to a rich, full finish.

Cellaring:

Enjoy now or cellar carefully for the next 4 years.

Asian crab tian with pink grapefruit, wasabi peas and tonkatsu sauce http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/515876 Seafood, white meats and ethnic cuisine.

Accolades:

Released: February 2010
TROPHY FOR CHAMPION PINOT GRIS &
GOLD MEDAL Royal Easter Show 2010
BRONZE MEDAL Liquorland Intl Wine Comp 2010


Production: 2000 cases

Variety:

Pinot Gris

Style:

Dry

Vintage Notes:

Excellent flowering conditions in the Spring led to a bumper crop for most varieties. The challenge at harvest time was the fickle weather. Thanks to careful monitoring of the grapes, and meticulous organisation above and beyond the call of duty at our winery South Pacific Cellars, we stayed on target for timely harvest at optimum conditions. Not everyone was so fortunate this year.

Vineyards:

A blend of fruit from several vineyards in the Waihopai and Wairau Valleys of Marlborough, including our own Eyrie Vineyard and notoriously stony Falcon Vineyard

Vinification:

The fruit was crushed and pressed immediately after harvest. Carefully temperature controlled ferment retained the wine’s lifted aromas and palate.
Production: 2500 cases

Tasting Notes:

Bright, very pale straw on release. Aromas of pear and bread crust, with a touch of almond. Round soft palate with a touch of spice leads to a rich, full finish.
“...an intense and elegant dry expression from Lake Chalice that matches rich pear fruit, spice and savoury notes with a fresh, minerally finish”. Jo Burzynska

Cellaring:

Enjoy now or cellar carefully for the next 4 years.

Chicken with caramelised shallots - Marlborough on the Menu.

Accolades:

Released October 2008
3 stars Bob Campbell BobsWineReviews.com

Variety:

Riesling

Style:

Slightly off dry

Vintage Notes:

2008 will be remembered as one of the BIG years. the size of the crop caused some stress for wineries that didn't predict and plan for the tonnages - big thumbs up to Graeme and the team at our winery - be prepared was the motto that worked. Rain late in the harvest further complicated an already challenging season. so you'll find a wide range of quality from the year. Fly fearless with Lake Chalice!

Vineyards:

The majority of the fruit was from our own, notoriously stony Falcon Vineyard, in the Rapaura district of the Wairau Plain.

Vinification:

The fruit was crushed and pressed immediately after harvest. Carefully temperature controlled ferment. Production 1100 cases

Tasting Notes:

Bright, very pale straw colour on release. True to variety aromas of lime, lemon and honeysuckle. Slightly off-dry with flavours of citrus and honeysuckle, with a distinct underlying mineral note. Great structure and nicely balanced acidity lead to a long, pleasing finish.

Cellaring:

Enjoy this wine now, or savour it as it matures over the next 5-6 years.

Mussels, seafood, ethnic cuisine, or on its own.

Accolades:

Release date November 2008

5 stars top equal Winestate Magazine Sept 2009

3 stars Bob Campbell BobsWineReviews.com

Variety:

Riesling

Style:

Slightly off dry

Vintage Notes:

The 2007 vintage had good ripening in the post Christmas period. Crop levels were moderate, with ripeness and flavours exceptional. The vineyards producing our Riesling were unaffected by the frosts of Spring 2006

Vineyards:

The majority of the fruit was from our own, notoriously stony Falcon Vineyard and the balance from long term grower Tim Fairhall. Both vineyards are in the Rapaura district of the Wairau Plain.

Vinification:

The fruit was crushed and pressed immediately after harvest. Carefully temperature controlled ferment.

Tasting Notes:

Bright, very pale straw on release. True to variety aromas of lime, lemon and honeysuckle. Slightly off-dry with flavours of citrus and honeysuckle.

Cellaring:

Enjoy this wine now, or savour it as it matures over the next 5-6 years

Mussels, seafood, ethnic cuisine, or on its own.

Accolades:

Bronze medal Air NZ Wine Show 2007.

Variety:

Pinot Gris

Style:

Dry

Vintage Notes:

The 2007 season did not start well in spring with frosts and cool weather over flowering. However a good ripening period after Christmas and into Autumn allowed picking at optimum ripeness and flavours.

Vineyards:

Our own Eyrie Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley supplied 82% of the fruit. With the balance from two vineyards in the Rapaura district.

Vinification:

The fruit is predominately from our Eyrie Vineyard it was crushed and pressed immediately after harvest. Carefully temperature controlled ferment retained the wine’s lifted aromas and palate.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Bright, very pale straw on release.
Bouquet: Aromas of pears and bread crust.
Palate: Subtle spicy hints and a long, lingering finish.

Cellaring:

Enjoy now or cellar carefully for up to 5 years.

Seafood, white meat and ethnic cuisine

Accolades:

Released 20 July 2007.
Winestate magazine:" 3 1/2 stars Fully dry but finely balanced, with a scented bouquet of pears and spices, good body and fresh crisp flavours. With its slightly oily texture and good depth, it should open out well." Michael Cooper