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• Visiting Japan - what a fantastic experience!

  by Blackenbrook Vineyard November 8, 2012
    I have just returned from my very first visit to Tokyo – and what a great week I had in this huge Metropolis!   I was blown away by the amazing Japanese hospitality – everybody was so welcoming and helpful – maybe I didn’t need to be so nervous after all! ...

• Blackenbrook First South Island Winery to be Vegetarian Approve

  by Blackenbrook Vineyard October 20, 2012
  Family owned and operated Blackenbrook Vineyard (www.blackenbrook.co.nz) in Tasman, near Nelson is proud to be the first Vegetarian wine producer in the South Island approved by the New Zealand Vegetarian Society.   Blackenbrook’s white and Rosé wines will carry the Vegetarian So...

• Japanese Wine Buyers Seek Out Nelson Art

  by Blackenbrook Vineyard October 20, 2012
  Japanese wine importer Southern Cross is about to use Nelson art as a way of promoting wine from Nelson vineyard Blackenbrook (www.blackenbrook.co.nz) to the Japanese market.   The Blackenbrook Art Series includes three wines using well-known Nelson artist Marilyn Andrews’ paintings: Sh...

• Gewürztraminer Champions Launch Re-Education Campaign

  by Blackenbrook Vineyard June 7, 2012
  A producer, a wine commentator and a top restaurateur have combined to champion New Zealand’s top Gewürztraminer wines saying wait staff and customers need more education about the variety.   Blackenbrook Vineyard’s Daniel Schwarzenbach says the wine has suffered from misconc...

• Autumn at Blackenbrook Vineyard, Nelson NZ

  by Blackenbrook Vineyard March 12, 2012
  Greetings from Blackenbrook Vineyard on this stunning Autumn Morning. Mother Nature threw us some extra challenges this year with the extremely wet Spring and start of Summer creating an ideal breeding ground for vine-diseases. But Daniel and his Team managed to keep our canopy healthy and wor...

• Thumbs-up from Bob Campbell for Blackenbrook Gewürztraminer 09

  by Blackenbrook Vineyard March 8, 2012
  “I love the power and flavour persistence of this characterful wine.”  Bob Campbell MW has placed our Gewurztraminer on Spot No 4 of his  Top 10 New Zealand Gewürztraminers, published in the March issue of Taste Magazine! Bob Campbell rates New Zealand as the world&...

• MarchFest, Nelson's Beer flavoured Festival

  by Blackenbrook Vineyard February 21, 2012
  The Craft Brewing Revolution continues. . . and Blackenbrook is proud to once again be on board as the Principle Wine Sponsor.   MarchFest celebrates the top of the South Island’s status as New Zealand’s premier hop growing and craft beer brewing region.   Held at Founders ...

• New World Food & Wine Festival in Christchurch

  by Blackenbrook Vineyard December 1, 2011
      Its finally here:  the inaugural New World Wine & Food Festival will kick off on Saturday, 3 December in Christchurch’s Hagley Park.   Fifty leading wineries from all over the South Island will showcase their delicious wares.     Amazing Food and En...

• Blackenbrook supports MS Charity Wine Auction in Wellington

  by Blackenbrook Vineyard November 17, 2011
  We are proud to support the first Multiple Sclerosis Charity Wine Auction to be held at the Amora Hotel in Wellington on Saturday, 19 November.   Well-respected wine writer Joelle Thomson will be the MC for the night, leading through an impressive line-up of premium New Zealand wine. 104 wine...
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• Blackenbrook Pinot Gris named "Best Buy under $30"

  by Blackenbrook Vineyard November 9, 2011
  Bob Campbell MW recommends our Pinot Gris 2010 as "Best Buy under $30.00" in the latest Gourmet Traveller Wine (October / November Issue).  With a price tag of just $22.90 this Pinot Gris must be outstanding value for money!   Lovely Pinot Gris in a rich, silken and slightly spicy A...