Yvonne Lorkin recently tasted our Rohe Dillons Point Sauvignon Blanc 2023, pairing it with Annabel Langbein's delicious 'Shellfish Fritters with Zucchini and Basil' recipe. Have a read below of Yvonne's review and follow NZHerald.com for the full recipe. Rapaura Springs Rohe Dillons Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023  "Sauvignon blanc and shellfish go together like a love, marriage, horse, carriage, house, mortgage-type situation. It’s rare to have one without the other. Sauvignon blanc with green herbs and green veges is also one of food’s great love ..read more

⁠Attention to detail. It is what sets a great wine apart. ⁠ ⁠ Decanter tasted almost 200 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc⁠ wines in their recent panel tasting. Their verdict of the 2023 vintage is mixed, with the judges recommending that Sauvignon Blanc lovers do some research before selecting a bottle, and take the time to seek out smaller, quality-focused producers. ⁠ ⁠ We're delighted to be the only New Zealand wine brand to have two wines included in the top 30 wines of the tasting. ⁠ ⁠ 92 points: Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023 ⁠ "Flint, matchstick, restrained tropical fruit and m ..read more

    The year has started on a high note, after our 2023 Bull Paddock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc was awarded gold, 95 points by Bob Campbell MW.⁠ ⁠ This single vineyard wine is grown in the Dillons Point subregion of Marlborough, and ranked #2 on The Real Review's list for the 'Top 2023 Sauvignon Blanc'.⁠ ⁠ Bob Campbell describes it as "Delicately luscious, ethereal sauvignon with tangy passionfruit, citrus/lime, red capsicum and guava flavours. Delicious wine that captures the essence of Marlborough sauvignon." Click here to see the full list, as well as our our 2023 Reserve ..read more

We loved working with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise on their recent Made with Care campaign. Their aim is to connect you with the best New Zealand producers, so you can discover new, premium food and beverages. MadebyMandy has created a spiced lamb recipe paired with Reserve Sauvignon Blanc served on a zesty couscous salad.  For the recipe and full list of ingredients, click here ..read more

    James Suckling is one of the world's leading wine critics. His reviews are read and respected by wine lovers, wine collectors, and the wine trade worldwide.  On James' recent trip to New Zealand, he reviewed the Rapaura Springs Pinot Noir range. We produce Pinot Noir grown across a variety of Marlborough subregions, each site produces unique characteristics.  The full range of Pinot Noir scored 90 points or higher, keep reading for the full reviews. Rapaura Springs Pinot Noir Marlborough South Brook Vineyard 2022 Score: 92 Points "Vibrant red fruits of red cherrie ..read more

Our Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is a consistent crowd-favourite, which delivers serious value for wine drinkers.⁠ ⁠ Bob Campbell MW of The Real Review has selected the wine as one of his top value drops, with One Merit status, which is reserved for wines that reliably achieve gold and silver ribbons, with top vintages achieving 95 points or more.⁠ A proud achievement as just three out of the 138 Top Value wines had earned One Merit status in The Real Review Wine Classification of New Zealand. You can read the full article here and check out Bob Campbell's f ..read more

Our Reserve Sauvignon Blanc has been named in Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys for 2023! ⁠ Wine Enthusiast reviewers uncovered a wide array of high-scoring wines from around the world that deliver incredible value for wine drinkers. The list is compiled from wines that retail for less than US$20 and have scored 90 points or more in blind tastings held over the past 12 months.⁠ The 2022 Reserve Sauvignon was rated 90 points, with reviewers commenting on the succulent flavours of passion fruit, guava and lime.⁠ ? You can view the full list here  ..read more

The Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 results have just been released, and the 2022 Bull Paddock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc has come out on top.  With 96 points, our Bull Paddock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2022 was awarded gold, coming in as highest scoring Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and amongst the highest scoring New Zealand wines. The wine is described by the DWWA judges as: "Sumptuous peach, guava, lemon and lime with a lift of fresh herbs; intense and complex with a satin touch and a mouthwatering acidity. Long and delicious." The Decanter World Win ..read more

We are thrilled to have one of our wines feature in this brilliant article; 10 Delectable Values Priced $20 or Less by Wine Spectator, one of the world’s most influential wine magazines. Our Rapaura Springs 2022 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc has earned an outstanding 93 points. Described as offering "a slam-dunk value wine" and "a great expression of the grape, local terroir and a particularly strong growing season. With characteristic ripe fruit, ginger and tea notes, this white stands out amidst the ever-growing New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc boo ..read more

  We've just finished harvesting the last of our 2022 fruit. Consultant winemaker, Matt Thomson, shares his thoughts on what you can expect from our 2022 wines. The 2022 growing season was marked by significant rain. The wet weather began in winter, carrying through until late spring, and marked the end of three years of drought for Marlborough.  A period of warmth in early December produced a welcome and better than average fruit-set, after the very low crop from 2021. A warm and dry January allowed us to confirm that crops were bigger than average. It was important for some vineyar ..read more