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Perfectly balanced Pinot Gris from Sacred Hill

Pinot Gris’ popularity with Kiwi wine drinkers is showing no signs of diminishing and Sacred Hill’s newly released, beautifully balanced Orange Label Pinot Gris 2015 shows why. Managing Director David Mason says Pinot Gris is naturally approachable and very palatable - a perfect example of Sacred Hill’s desire to make wines with sheer delicious...

21 March, 2016

Outstanding vintage brings stunning Sacred Hill Chardonay

General News, Media Releases, Orange Label

It’s somehow appropriate that the first wine released from Sacred Hill’s landmark 30th vintage is its 2015 Orange Label Chardonnay, given that the company has made its name as a specialist Chardonnay producer. The wine is one of six different Hawke’s Bay Chardonnays Sacred Hill produces - including three premium Special Selection Chardonnay Collection...

02 November, 2015

Twin international trophy wins for Sacred Hill

General News, Media Releases, Special Selection

Sacred Hill Brokenstone 2013 has taken out a trophy in the Six Nations Wine Challenge this week, hot on the heels of a Regional Trophy win for its Marlborough Pinot Noir 2014 at the recent Decanter Asia awards. The trophy for Best Non Bordeaux Red at the Six Nations Wine Challenge was presented in...

08 October, 2015

Wine Thief completes Sacred Hill Chardonnay Collection

Media Releases, Special Selection, Wine Releases

You’d be forgiven for thinking that one vineyard site can only produce one super-premium wine, but Sacred Hill’s Riflemans Vineyard in Hawke’s Bay proves this theory wrong with its 2014 Chardonnay Collection. One Vineyard. One winemaking team. But three distinctly different Chardonnays that all sit in Sacred Hill’s top tier, Special Selection. The much...

17 August, 2015

High-powered Helmsman headlines Special Selection reds

Media Releases, Special Selection, Wine Releases

As the name suggests, Sacred Hill’s Helmsman is head honcho among the Special Selection reds and its latest release leads this tantalising trio of Gimblett Gravels wines to new heights. This month’s release of the eagerly anticipated 2013 vintage of Sacred Hill’s Helmsman, Brokenstone and Deerstalkers is the first time since 2010 the three...

04 August, 2015

Complex flavours for family get-together

Media Releases, Orange Label, Wine Releases

If you are looking for an honest red with the depth and complexity to complement hearty autumn and winter fare, Sacred Hill’s Orange Label Merlot Cabernet 2014 delivers all that and more. The 2013 vintage of this popular varietal grabbed the attention of wine critics throughout New Zealand and was widely lauded for punching...

29 April, 2015