Producer News
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Meet the Winemaker: Château Peyrassol
For over 15 years, entrepreneur and wine enthusiast Philippe Austruy has built a collection of exceptional wine estates under his group, Vignobles Austruy. Read More... -
Meet the Winemaker: Domaine Roland Lavantureux
Since its inception in the late 1970s, Domaine Roland Lavantureux has become a hallmark of expressive and complex Chablis wines. Nestled in the charming Lignorelles region, the domaine sits atop fascinating soils that impart a distinctive character to each bottle they craft. Read More... -
Meet the Winemaker: Clos Henri
A journey born and honed by 10 generations of winemakers, Clos Henri is home to extraordinary, organic Marlborough wines. We spoke to Damien Yvon, General Manager and Head Winemaker about the remarkable estate. Read More... -
Producer Spotlight: Domaine Tariquet
Anne-Charlotte de Langhe on Domaine Tariquet, the Giant of the "Pettit Blanc". Read More... -
Remembering David Hall-Jones of Domaine Thomson wines
We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of one of our producers, David Hall-Jones, esteemed owner of Domaine Thomson wines. David and his wife PM own two organic vineyards — one in Burgundy in France and another in Lowburn in Central Otago, overlooking Lake Dunstan. Read More... -
Producer Spotlight: Château Montus and Bouscassé
Nicolas Greinacher of Vinous, on new winemaker Antoine Veiry and tasting the 2019 Château Montus and Bouscassé wines. Read More... -
Meet the Winemaker: Domaine Gilles Robin
Gilles Robin took over the running of his family's vineyard in 1996, with the freedom to produce his own wines. With a history of winegrowing spanning four generations, Gilles' aim was to realise the potential of the 35 year old vines. We spoke to Gilles about his meticulous winemaking, certified organic farming and the complexity of the grapes Rhone Valley is most well known for. Read More... -
Meet the Winemaker: Château Le Rey
Jean-Christophe Meyrou is the head winemaker and owner of Château Le Rey in Sainte Colombe, which he bought in association with Peter Kwok and Philippe Lambrecht in 2014. The estate forms part of the Vignobles K group, with several other Chateaux under Jean-Christophe’s control. Read More... -
Meet the Winemaker: Mas de Daumas Gassac
Samuel Guibert is the owner and head winemaker of Mas de Daumas Gassac, home to some of Languedoc's most iconic wines. Born and raised on the Gassac estate, he has spent 25 years working with and evolving the Daumas Gassac we know today, reminding the world that exceptional wines can and do come from this underrated region. Read More... -
Meet Pascal Marchand
Native Quebecois Pascal Marchand seeks to express terroir like the Burgundian he has become over the last three decades, while also embodying his New World roots, where bon sens, hard work and forward-thinking foster change. Read More... -
Ogereau, one of our beloved Anjou producer
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Anjou, this family-owned estate boasts a legacy spanning generations, rooted in a profound understanding of the region's terroir and a passion for crafting exceptional wines. Read More... -
Le Grand Verdus, a tsunami in the Entre-deux-mers
Le Grand Verdus, one of our beloved producers, is featured on the renown newspaper Les Echos - Wine edition. Read More... -
Boizel Vintage Report
The vintage in Champagne has just finished and we’ve received a comprehensive vintage report from our friends at Boizel. Read More... -
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Famille de Boel France
New kids in the cellar! Just landed 'Les Voraces' which is virtually a stone throw from the orginal Maison Vauron Read More... -
Happy Rosé Day & Bienvenue à Château Minuty
Château Minuty is considered today as the elite rosé in Cotes de Provence. Beautifully situated in a Provençal village called Gassin, Château Minuty is a family owned estate. Read More... -
Proud supporter of Domaine Thomson!
NZ Organic Wine Awards 2019 are announced, we are excited that Surveyor Thomson 2015 pinot noir has won the Riedel 'Wine of the Show' and Champion pinot noir. Read More... -
France's no.1 selling rosé
A stand out Provençal tipple - Listel has not only gained France’s support but ours too. Refreshing, light, easy drinking organic rosé that exudes quality and is easy on the wallet. Read More... -
Press release: mystery bottle of Central Otago Pinot noir revealed.
Prominent Central Otago winery Domaine Thomson is celebrating the choice of gift Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave to her Australian counterpart Scott Morrison at the recent East Asia Summit in Singapore. Read More... -
Amaury Devillard from Château de Chamirey visits Maison Vauron
The story of Château de Chamirey is an exceptional one, it is a love story between a family and the vines of Burgundy. Read More... -
New tastes of Burgundy
With the recent introduction of four new wines in the Maison Vauron cellar, a staff wine training was on the cards. Read More... -
Champagne Charles Orban takes Gold
Charles Orban Blanc de Noirs Brut NV has taken out gold at the New Zealand International Wine Show for 2018. Ready to taste this gold medal winning Champagne? Read More... -
New to the Cellar - Domaine Belle
We have a fresh-face on our shelves and another quality producer to the range at Maison Vauron, Domaine Belle, located in the northern Rhône Valley. Read More... -
Trois Rivières, winning rums of the French Caribbean
Once again, Trois Rivières received outstanding results for their rhums of Martinique. Considered among the best in the world these rums were awarded the prestigious French “Appellation d’Origine Controlee” in 1996. Read More... -
A Tasting to remember
The legendary Château d’Yquem, producer of Sauternes wines with the esteemed title of Premier Cru Supérieur made an ordinary Monday an unforgettable one for many. Read More...
