Naming wines can be a tricky business. The inspiration for Sacred Hill’s Helmsman struck as Black Magic crossed the finish line in their legendary defence way back in 1995. We knew we had finally found a name with pride and passion, that truly matched the wine. Since then, Helmsman has commanded attention in New...
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This December, Hawke’s Bay Wine released its first ever single vintage Chardonnay collection. A carefully selected set of twelve 2019 Chardonnays from around the region whose character has seen them adjudged the best of their variety in what many report to be a vintage to remember. . . for all the right reasons. Hawke’s...
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Sacred Hill are honoured to have the 2019 Riflemans Chardonnay selected for the 2020 Hawke's Bay Chardonnay Collection. 12 Chardonnays were selected in a blind tasting by New Zealand's only Master Sommelier, Cameron Douglas MS, to showcase the many expressions and high quality examples of Chardonnay from across Hawke's Bay. Hawke's Bay Winegrowers...
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Sacred Hill has just released its latest dynamic duo. The 2019 Riflemans is a genuine Chardonnay superhero. Together with its faithful sidekick, Wine Thief, these Chardonnays are, quite simply, wines to marvel at. All superheroes have a great origin story and these wines are no different. The fruit is handpicked from own rooted Mendoza...
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The Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction celebrates 29 years of bringing together Hawke’s Bay’s top winemakers to offer unique auction lots for the benefit of Cranford Hospice. Sacred Hill are proud to support this amazing event, once again. This year's auction lot is a hand-crafted blend of Chardonnay from our iconic Riflemans...
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The latest vintage update from Sacred Hill Vineyards by Rebecca Gibb MW While 2020 may feel like a 'let's start over' kind of year, the Marlborough and Hawke's Bay grape harvest gives all of us a little something to be optimistic about - talk is running hot about the potential of the V20 harvest. For...
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The latest vintage update from Sacred Hill Vineyards by Rebecca Gibb MW While 2020 may feel like a 'let's start over' kind of year, the Marlborough and Hawke's Bay grape harvest gives all of us a little something to be optimistic about - talk is running hot about the potential of the V20 harvest. For...
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One of the most rewarding challenges in winemaking is to craft a single vineyard wine that beautifully balances the varietal, the soil and the climate. Sacred Hill has risen to this challenge by launching a collection of three distinctive single vineyard wines that truly reflect their origins. These world-class wines are a natural expression...
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To celebrate the natural outdoors and landscapes that inspire Sacred Hills new labels, Gretchen Lowe from My Weekend Table Blog created the ultimate hiking snack for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This recipe is a great base to add a variety of fillings to and pairs beautifully with the rich and creamy stone-fruit and...
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Sacred Hill’s renowned Riflemans Chardonnay 2016 has been awarded overall Wine of Show at this year’s Six Nations Wine Challenge, an extraordinary honour given to the most highly commended wine in a hotly contested competition between 600 top wines from six countries around the world. The team at Sacred Hill were humbled by the...
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