We are beyond thrilled to share that our 2024 Riesling has won a trophy at the Aotearoa Wine Show! Our team travelled up to Auckland to attend the awards lunch, where we were presented with this incredible honour among New Zealand’s finest winemakers. It was a moment of excitement, pride, and celebration as we accepted the award in recognition of the hard work and dedication that goes into each bottle. Our Riesling, with its balanced sweetness and vibrant acidity, reflects the unique terroir of our Marlborough vineyard. Each sip brings flavours of fresh lemon-lime citrus, stone fruit, and hints of honeysuckle and jasmine—true to its Rapaura roots. The team enjoyed a fantastic day at the awards lunch, and the celebration continued...
"The best vintage ever!?!?!!" This year has been exceptional, marked by unique weather conditions and an outstanding harvest. Marlborough experienced a very dry winter followed by isolated spring frost events, leading to fewer bunches than usual. However, the quality of the fruit was outstanding. This season also saw record-breaking dryness and sunshine, with drought conditions declared in mid-March. Fortunately, timely rain in early March refreshed our vineyards, preventing berry shrivelling and ensuring a healthy crop. The warm, sunny days and smaller yields meant our harvest started about two weeks earlier than usual. We even completed our Sauvignon Blanc harvest earlier than ever before. Cooler nights helped maintain excellent acidity levels, and disease pressure was remarkably low, allowing for a smooth and organized...
