A chilled glass of Pinot Gris accompanying a platter is synonymous with summer! We have put together a guide to crafting the perfect summer platter for holiday entertaining or to take to your favourite picnic spot....
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The true test of an iconic wine is its cellaring potential. The capacity to develop grace and complexity over time. That’s why Sacred Hill is very proud to receive the prestigious Outstanding Wine of Provenance trophy at the 2017 Hawke’s Bay A&P Wine Awards for their 2005, 2010 and 2015 Riflemans Chardonnay. The award...
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Exceptional wine and deep pockets meant this year's Hawke's Bay Wine Auction exceeded expectations. The 26th annual auction, at the Hawke's Bay Opera House Plaza, raised a total of $202,000 for Cranford Hospice on Saturday 11th November 2017. More than 640 wine lovers from around New Zealand gathered for a tasting of auction lot wines...
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Sacred Hill has hit the holy trinity, winning gold at this year’s international Six Nations Wine Challenge for three of its iconic wines. Judges from six countries select their favourite local wines for entry in the annual competition. It’s unique because it’s the only wine awards where entry is by invitation only. The entrants...
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With fresh fruity flavours and award-winning status, Sacred Hill’s new Rosé is a wine that truly captures the essence of summer and will help make lovely warm evenings all the brighter as longer days set in. With aromas of crushed strawberries along with hints of sweet cinnamon and cardamom, its fresh and vibrant flavours...
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Sacred Hill is thrilled to announce its 2016 Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay has secured a GOLD MEDAL at this year’s New World Wine Awards – a hotly contested competition for affordable wines that retail under $25. A full-bodied wine with aromas of hazel and cashew nuts, lemon meringue and vanilla – this complex number...
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The team at Sacred Hill is thrilled to announce that their 2017 Orange Label Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc took home a gold medal in the Decanter Asia Wine Awards (DAWA) – Asia’s leading wine competition. A number of world class Sauvignon Blanc wines were entered, so a Gold within this category is a stellar achievement....
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Sacred Hill are thrilled to be awarded a Double Gold Medal at the recent 2017 San Francisco International Wine Competition. The lively, zesty and crisp 2016 Sacred Hill Orange Label Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc picked up the honour at this prestigious show, which is the longest running international wine competition in the world and the largest and most...
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These are a real crowd pleaser! Pair with Riflemans Chardonnay to make this meal a real occasion. Ingredients: 1.5 cups of flaky smoked trout (carefully de-boned) ¼ cup chopped spring onion 2 tablespoons drained capers Juice + zest of half a lemon Flat leaf parsley 1 egg, lightly beaten Good grind of salt +...
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Sacred Hill are very proud to support the Ronald McDonald House Family Retreat - Rotorua Supper Club. For the eighth year running, the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside hosted an evening of cocktails, canapés, live entertainment and silent auction. All proceeds raised from the auction help towards the operational cost of the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Rotorua, whose wonderful...
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