The world’s first Māori-owned wine label, TOHU wines, has taken out honours at two prestigious wine awards. TOHU Rewa Méthode Traditionnelle Blanc de Blancs was awarded the NZ Wine Centre Legacy Award, sponsored by Marlborough Research Centre, at the Marlborough Wine Show. Meanwhile TOHU Whenua Awa Riesling 2019 has taken out Trophy honours in Class 2 – Riesling at the 2023 Global Fine Wine Challenge, announced on 4 December. The significant awards reflected the deeply held values of Kono NZ, the family-owned Māori food and beverage producer that develops Tohu wines, said Chief Executive Offic ..read more

The Tohu Whenua Awa Riesling 2019 has been awarded a Trophy medal at the Global Fine Wine Challenge 2023. The Global Fine Wine Challenge is one of the most exclusive wine showsin the world and is accessible by invitation only. Only the top 120 wines from countries, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa & the USA were selected to compete. Here is what some of the judges had to say about the wine;  Lifted honey fragrance, very aromatic, palate dry and less fruity than expected. Reserved and slow-aging. Still very youthful. VG balance. Proper dry finish. - 96 points, Huon Hooke ..read more

TOHU Rewa Méthode Traditionnelle Blanc de Blancs has been awarded the NZ Wine Centre Legacy Award, sponsored by Marlborough Research Centre, at the Marlborough Wine Show. The Legacy Award honours wines with pedigree and is awarded to the wine producer with the highest scores from three vintages within a ten-year period. This year the Legacy Award was judged by British wine writer Oz Clarke. TOHU winemaker of 15 years, Bruce Taylor, developed the brand’s first sparkling wine in 2009. He submitted the 2011, 2014 and 2016 vintages to take out the trophy award, and said the process of growing and ..read more

  We are excited to announce with you all that our Tohu Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023 has been awarded GOLD at the Marlborough Wine Show. Our wine competed alongside many Sauvignon Blanc's from the Marlborough region and is a testament to the quality wines we produce at our Tohu winery and the grapes we are growing at our Whenua Awa vineyard in the Awatere Valley sub region. Congratulations to our winery and vineyard teams for all the mahi you do to create beautiful wines for us to share with the world.   ..read more

Embrace the winter season with the finest Pinot Noir wines from the Tohu range. Enjoy an assortment of premium wines from our sub-regional blends and single vineyard wines from our vineyards. Embrace the season's charm and indulge in the rich flavours and exquisite craftsmanship of Tohu wines. This limited-time offer includes 2x bottles of the renowned Tohu Awatere Valley Pinot Noir, 2x bottles of the captivating Tohu Whenua Awa Upper Awatere Valley Pinot Noir, and 2x bottles of the velvety Tohu Whenua Matua Upper Moutere Pinot Noir. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering, enjoying a coz ..read more

Recipe by Martin Bosley Serves 4 Ingredients 150g green beans 4 tbsp unsalted butter 12 gourmet potatoes, cooked and cut into quarters 2 tomatoes 4 lamb fillets 3 tbsp anchovy butter (recipe follows) 2 tsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp chopped chives Method Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and plunge in the green beans. Cook until tender – a maximum of 3 minutes. Remove the beans from the water, drain onto a wet tea towel, then roll it up to keep the beans warm. In a large frying pan heat 2 tablespoons of butter and cook the potatoes until crisp, seasoning ..read more

Bruce Taylor Chief Winemaker of Tohu and Kono Wines TOHU RECENTLY CELEBRATED 20 YEARS . HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE PART OF A SUCCESSFUL WINE COMPANY? I feel really proud. It’s been such a great experience since I started in 2008, with so many amazing moments. Moments such as when our wines win Fine Wine of New Zealand awards make me feel privileged to work with a team where we can produce high quality wines and be recognised by our peers. We had a few rough years like in 2008, when we had one of our toughest vintages, so I’m very proud that we got through that. I think it’s also great that we wor ..read more

Aroha is in the air Aroha is a special word based on the concept of generosity, with no expectation of return. Often translated simply as ‘love’, it also encompasses compassion, empathy, caring, affection and giving.  With Valentine’s Day coming up, now’s the time to share aroha with the one you love.  Stuck for ideas? We’ve come up with 7 creative ideas to surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. From free fun activities to the deluxe treatment. They’re all compatible with our special selection of wines. We recommend a sparkling like the Tohu Rewa Rosé or the Tohu Rewa Blanc D ..read more

Serves 2 Ingredients 1kg Halfshell Mussels (defrost in the fridge or run under cold water)  1 Red Onion 3 Stems Spring Onions 3 Peeled Garlic Cloves 1 thumb Ginger  1 thumb Fresh Turmeric (can substitute for 1 tsp dried)  1 Stem Lemongrass  1 Green Chilli  3 Kefir Lime Leaves  1 Lime 1 Lemon 1 Can (400 mls) Coconut Milk   50mls Olive Oil  50g Butter  Salt and Pepper  Fresh Coriander Crusty Bread to Serve  Method Add olive oil and butter to a wide bottomed pan.    Slice the red and spring onions ..read more

  An interview with Bruce Taylor, Chief Winemaker. Describe the key characteristics of a Marlborough Pinot Noir Our Marlborough pinot is from the sub region of the Awatere Valley, and typically shows dark fruits like cherries and plums with a bit of spice, sometimes a dried herb character from our higher altitude sites. What do you love about Pinot Noir? What characteristics are you looking for when drinking a Pinot Noir? I really love the complexity in top pinot noirs and in particular how they express their site so profoundly and distinctly. I think the unforgiving nature of the grape ..read more