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3,500 kiwi women & 25 kiwi men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in New Zealand. Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand are working towards a vision of zero deaths from breast cancer. For every bottle of Spy Valley Rose sold in the month of October Spy Valley will donate $5 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.      SPY VALLEY ROSE 2021 $24.90 bottle Palate // Fresh and lively with hints of strawberry and a long dry finish. Aroma // Vibrant sweet berry fruits with floral notes.   “A bright vivacious pink with a gorgeous hint of onion skin in the glass and aromas...

It's been an incredible journey to nurture and restore the spring-fed native wetland at our 'Area H' vineyard over the past few years.

Following an extensive judging on 21-22 June, the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) has revealed its 2023 Alternative Drinks medal results. More than 900 entries from over 30 countries were judged by 60 international experts – including sommeliers, buyers, bartenders and communicators – and a total of 665 medals were awarded. This year two new categories were introduced to the Alternative Drinks judging – low/no wine and low/no spirits.The low/no wines earned a total of 172 medals with Giesen’s 0% Pinot Gris NV and 0% Merlot NV scoring 96 points and earning gold medals. Giesen’s 0% Pinot Gris NV...

As the dust settles on another incredible vintage, it's time to reflect on the harvest of 2023. Harvest is early mornings and late nights, sore feet, and tired bodies. But it's also the reward of the past year's efforts in our vineyard, many stunning sunrises, and friendships that will last a lifetime.⁠ We always say that every harvest tells a story, and this year's story was one of success, calm, innovation, and collaboration.