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Te Kairanga official partner of the Auckland Writers Festival
Auckland Writers Festival 16 - 21 May 2017
Every year the Auckland Writers Festival stage over 140 public events, gathering together 160 of the world’s best writers and thinkers with over 24,000 Festival goers and up to 6,000 young people to celebrate the world of books and ideas.
For the past 15 years the Festival has enriched the culture of our city and established itself as a major Australasian festival, characterised not only by the calibre of our guest authors but also by the enthusiasm and engagement of our audience and the warmth and welcome provided by Auckland as our setting.
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The Foley Wine Club
Free to join & delivery is free
As a Foley Wine Club member you will receive high quality and affordable monty wine offers.
View Foley Wine Club Store here: http://foleywineclub.co.nz
Delivery is free nationwide
Free to join
Available to NZ residents only
5 Stars - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
5 Stars - John Martin Chardonnay 2015 / Runholder Pinot Noir 2015 / John Martin Pinot Noir 2015
Te Kairanga ‘John Martin’ Martinborough Chardonnay 2015 - 5 stars
Bright, light golden-yellow colour with some depth, lighter on the rim. The nose is full and voluminous with a firm heart of ripe yellow stonefruits harmoniously entwined with mealy and creamy barrel-ferment notes, and nutty oak, unfolding complexing lemon-curd and buttery MLF detail and oak toast. Medium-full bodied, the palate is rich with elegantly concentrated flavours of ripe yellow stonefruits and citrus fruit, layered with creamy and nutty oak in an amalgam of butterscotch and toast. The richness is enhanced by fresh, lacy acidity and balanced by fine-grained phenolic textures. The flavours are carried by the structure to a long, lingering mealy, nutty and toasty finish. This is a rich, but fresh Chardonnay with a tight core and layers of stonefruit, creamy, nutty and toasty flavours. Match with creamy seafood and poultry dishes and roast pork over the next 4-5 years. 100% Mendoza clone from the ‘Home’ vineyard, WBP and indigenous yeast fermented to 14.0% alc., the wine aged 12 months in seasoned French oak barriques and new French oak puncheons, the oak 15% new, with 100% MLF. 18.5+/20 Nov 2016
Te Kairanga ‘Runholder’ Martinborough Pinot Noir 2015 - 5 stars
Dark, deep, ruby-red colour, a little lighter on the edge with youthful purple hues. This has a soft and finely presented nose with well-concentrated aromas of dark-red cherry and berry fruit with suggestions of plums and liquorice melded with red florals, dark herbs, oak spice and nuances of minerals. Medium-full bodied, the palate features bright, juicy and plush flavours of dark-red berry fruits and plums with layers of liquorice, herbs and spices lifted by red floral elements. The fruit forms a concentrated core with sweetness and richness, and is supported by fine-grained tannin extraction with subtle background acidity providing energy and tension. The wine carries to a rich and juicy, fine-textured finish with lingering flavours of ripe berry fruits and plums. This is a rich and plush, dark berry fruited Pinot Noir with plum and liquorice notes and a fine-structured palate. Match with lamb, beef and venison dishes over the next 6+ years. 36% Abel, 22% 777, 17% clone 6, 11% 10/5, 6% 115 and 4% each 667 and clone 5 fruit, fermented with 5% whole bunches to 14.0% alc., the wine aged 10 months in 25% new French oak barriques. 18.5/20 Nov 2016
Te Kairanga ‘John Martin’ Martinborough Pinot Noir 2015 - 5 stars
Dark, even ruby-red colour with some depth and youthful, light purple hues on the edge. The nose is full with rich and deeply concentrated aromas of black cherry and dark-red berry fruits entwined with dark plum notes, savoury herbs, a hint of stalk fragrance and violet florals, and nuances of game and earth. Medium-full bodied, the palate is broad and mouthfilling with flavours of ripe dark cherry and berry fruit, and plums, melded with dark herbs, unfolding piquant stalk and floral aromatics and nutty oak. Some game and earth detail adds complexity. The fruit is underlined by fine-grained, flowery tannins and integrated acidity providing plenty of structure and presence. The structure carries the wine to a full, gently aromatic, sustained finish with nutty and herb nuances. This is a full, gently mouthfilling Pinot Noir with ripe dark berry and plum flavours with complexing layers of herbs, oak and a little savoury detail on a fine-grained, well-structured palate. Serve with game meat and semi-hard cheeses over the next 6-8 years. Hand-picked fruit, 64% Abel, 16% clone 5, 14% clone 13 and 3% each clone 6 and 115, from 66% ‘McLeod’, and 34% ‘Home’ vineyards, fermented with 12% whole bunches to 14.0% alc., the wine aged 12 months in 25% new French oak barriques. 18.5+/20 Nov 2016
5 Stars / 96 points - Te Kairanga John Martin Pinot Noir 2015
Scored by Sam Kim
An outstanding pinot showing symphonic flavours and texture. Fragrant aromas of dark cherry, plum, game and spice with subtle floral and cedar lead to a concentrated palate that is powerfully expressed and richly textured, while remaining perfectly poised and balanced. Multi-layered and refined, this is designed to evolve graciously. At its best: 2018 to 2026.
AIR NEW ZEALAND GOLD
TK JOHN MARTIN CHARDONNAY 2015
Congratulations to the team at Te Kairanga on your Air New Zealand GOLD award for John Martin Chardonnay 2015.
"This is a great result with our emphasis on Chardonnay and following on from the recent gold in the New World Wine Awards for the Te Kairanga Chardonnay 2014. Good news for the profile of Chardonnay from the region." John Kavanagh
New Zealand Top 100 Bucket List
The top 100 things to do in NZ before you die
Thanks Experience New Zealand for naming Martinborough as a must-do region!
Our Cellar Door is a true legacy from Martinborough’s pioneering past. The Cottage, built in the late 1800’s in a classic farm cottage design, housed John Martin’s senior stockman. With its rustic aesthetic, inviting surroundings, and intimate setting, The Cottage has proved to be one of the most visited vineyard locations in Martinborough. Make sure you come along this summer and visit us.
Te Kairanga Winemakers Dinner
At FISH Restaurant
Join TK’s Chief Winemaker John Kavanagh as he takes you on a journey through a selection of wines which are yet to be released to the market. With the phenomenal culinary expertise of FISH Restaurant and the award-wining portfolio of Te Kairanga, this night is not to be missed.
We’ve got Uber credit to get you home safely so you can relax and enjoy the spectacular palates of Te Kairanga’s wines.
7pm Thursday 22 June | $115
For bookings, please email email@fishrestaurant.co.nz
The Foley Wine Club
Free to join & delivery is free
As a Foley Wine Club member you will receive high quality and affordable monty wine offers.
View Foley Wine Club Store here: http://foleywineclub.co.nz
Delivery is free nationwide
Free to join
Available to NZ residents only
Farmers Market
Te Kairanga Vineyard
Join us from November 2016 until April 2017 at Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough.
LIVE MUSIC, GREAT WINE SPECIALS, FOOD, PLAY AREA FOR THE CHILDREN. IT'S A PERFECT SUNDAY!
AIR NEW ZEALAND GOLD
TK JOHN MARTIN CHARDONNAY 2015
Congratulations to the team at Te Kairanga on your Air New Zealand GOLD award for John Martin Chardonnay 2015.
"This is a great result with our emphasis on Chardonnay and following on from the recent gold in the New World Wine Awards for the Te Kairanga Chardonnay 2014. Good news for the profile of Chardonnay from the region." John Kavanagh
New Zealand Top 100 Bucket List
The top 100 things to do in NZ before you die
Thanks Experience New Zealand for naming Martinborough as a must-do region!
Our Cellar Door is a true legacy from Martinborough’s pioneering past. The Cottage, built in the late 1800’s in a classic farm cottage design, housed John Martin’s senior stockman. With its rustic aesthetic, inviting surroundings, and intimate setting, The Cottage has proved to be one of the most visited vineyard locations in Martinborough. Make sure you come along this summer and visit us.
5 Stars - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
5 Stars - John Martin Chardonnay 2015 / Runholder Pinot Noir 2015 / John Martin Pinot Noir 2015
Te Kairanga ‘John Martin’ Martinborough Chardonnay 2015 - 5 stars
Bright, light golden-yellow colour with some depth, lighter on the rim. The nose is full and voluminous with a firm heart of ripe yellow stonefruits harmoniously entwined with mealy and creamy barrel-ferment notes, and nutty oak, unfolding complexing lemon-curd and buttery MLF detail and oak toast. Medium-full bodied, the palate is rich with elegantly concentrated flavours of ripe yellow stonefruits and citrus fruit, layered with creamy and nutty oak in an amalgam of butterscotch and toast. The richness is enhanced by fresh, lacy acidity and balanced by fine-grained phenolic textures. The flavours are carried by the structure to a long, lingering mealy, nutty and toasty finish. This is a rich, but fresh Chardonnay with a tight core and layers of stonefruit, creamy, nutty and toasty flavours. Match with creamy seafood and poultry dishes and roast pork over the next 4-5 years. 100% Mendoza clone from the ‘Home’ vineyard, WBP and indigenous yeast fermented to 14.0% alc., the wine aged 12 months in seasoned French oak barriques and new French oak puncheons, the oak 15% new, with 100% MLF. 18.5+/20 Nov 2016
Te Kairanga ‘Runholder’ Martinborough Pinot Noir 2015 - 5 stars
Dark, deep, ruby-red colour, a little lighter on the edge with youthful purple hues. This has a soft and finely presented nose with well-concentrated aromas of dark-red cherry and berry fruit with suggestions of plums and liquorice melded with red florals, dark herbs, oak spice and nuances of minerals. Medium-full bodied, the palate features bright, juicy and plush flavours of dark-red berry fruits and plums with layers of liquorice, herbs and spices lifted by red floral elements. The fruit forms a concentrated core with sweetness and richness, and is supported by fine-grained tannin extraction with subtle background acidity providing energy and tension. The wine carries to a rich and juicy, fine-textured finish with lingering flavours of ripe berry fruits and plums. This is a rich and plush, dark berry fruited Pinot Noir with plum and liquorice notes and a fine-structured palate. Match with lamb, beef and venison dishes over the next 6+ years. 36% Abel, 22% 777, 17% clone 6, 11% 10/5, 6% 115 and 4% each 667 and clone 5 fruit, fermented with 5% whole bunches to 14.0% alc., the wine aged 10 months in 25% new French oak barriques. 18.5/20 Nov 2016
Te Kairanga ‘John Martin’ Martinborough Pinot Noir 2015 - 5 stars
Dark, even ruby-red colour with some depth and youthful, light purple hues on the edge. The nose is full with rich and deeply concentrated aromas of black cherry and dark-red berry fruits entwined with dark plum notes, savoury herbs, a hint of stalk fragrance and violet florals, and nuances of game and earth. Medium-full bodied, the palate is broad and mouthfilling with flavours of ripe dark cherry and berry fruit, and plums, melded with dark herbs, unfolding piquant stalk and floral aromatics and nutty oak. Some game and earth detail adds complexity. The fruit is underlined by fine-grained, flowery tannins and integrated acidity providing plenty of structure and presence. The structure carries the wine to a full, gently aromatic, sustained finish with nutty and herb nuances. This is a full, gently mouthfilling Pinot Noir with ripe dark berry and plum flavours with complexing layers of herbs, oak and a little savoury detail on a fine-grained, well-structured palate. Serve with game meat and semi-hard cheeses over the next 6-8 years. Hand-picked fruit, 64% Abel, 16% clone 5, 14% clone 13 and 3% each clone 6 and 115, from 66% ‘McLeod’, and 34% ‘Home’ vineyards, fermented with 12% whole bunches to 14.0% alc., the wine aged 12 months in 25% new French oak barriques. 18.5+/20 Nov 2016