Rubicon Reserve Wines

Astrolabe has been awarded 91 points in Wine Spectator for the 2011 Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc and now the 2008 Astro Pinot Noir. They cannot help but win. Read the reviews here. more »

Astrolabe fills a nice niche:  it has a cool name, a cool label, and it’s a pinot in a decent price range.  Thus, it is perfect to bring to a swanky party, or to deliver as a nice gift. Not to mention, its delicious.

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It is exactly one year since Ash Ridge Wines opened their tiny, tin shed cellar door. As one of our products, we are very proud to say that this year has marked their success and is an indicator of their years to come. Congratulations! more »

Marlborough's reputation as a leading wine and holiday destination is growing, Wairau River Wines general manager Lindsay Parkinson says. more »

There's a lot of rubbish talked about food and wine matching. I blame the Californians, mostly. In controlled restaurant conditions where a chef and a sommelier collaborate to create tastes matched to particular wines, maybe. But what wine can stand up to the combined assault of turkey and all the trimmings? more »

In celebration of Chinese New Year Rubicon Reserve Wines is releasing a limited edition wine - Gong Xi Fa Cai.

The Gong Xi Fa Cai wine is a stunning South Australian Shiraz, with aromas of plum and blackberry with spice, pepper and cinnamon. The palate is well rounded and fruity with rich flavours of ripe plum, blackberry jam and spices. These characters are balanced with vanilla and caramel flavours to result in a wine with good depth and intensity of flavour.

Shiraz is a wonderful wine to couple with food and this wine in particular succulent red meats dishes and pasta. Australian shiraz has developed a name for itself on the international stage for producing high quality, distinctly varietal and bountiful wines.

The fruit for this wine was sourced form vineyards in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. The parcels of fruit were treated individually; fermented and matured, before being blended to create this outstanding wine.

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Great review of the Szigeti Gruner Veltliner in the Seattle Times Wine Advisor column. Szigeti Grüner Veltliner Brut ($21). Complex, herbal and peppery, this elegant sparkling wine showcases tart melon and citrus fruit. (Noble) more »

CELEBRATING SUCCESS - AWARD WINNING MARLBOROUGH VINEYARD ASTROLAB PARTNERS THE ICONIC KU DÉ TA, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE more »

Awards abound for Rubicon Reserve Wines portfolio at the American Express Tower Club Wine Awards 2012 more »

14 July 2011

Two Gold Medals For Auntsfield Estate at The Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2011

 

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Ben Cowley, award winning Marlborough viticulturist of Auntsfield Estate is coming to town this August.

Click here to check out Auntsfield Estate's profile.

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Nazaaray Pinot Gris 2010 has won a Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge 2011 in London.

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Last year’s unusual climate of low humidity and low temperatures has produced an equally strange and enthralling vintage. With its rich texture high in alcohol, acids and tannins, the 2010 vintage is grabbing everyone by their collars.

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China is a fast-growing economy, and its people are quick to pick up the ways of the wealthy. For instance, the wine market in the Middle Kingdom recorded a strong growth just last year, a trend not gone unnoticed by wine producers from Down Under.

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More Chinese are taking to wine drinking and are seeking help to make informed choices. -- Shi Yingying reports.

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Gladstone Vineyard has taken out the trophy for Best Pinot Noir at the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition, securing its track record for producing world class Pinot Noir.

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Women who drink a couple of glasses of red wine, beer or spirits a day are better at keeping the pounds off than women who do not drink at all, according to a study published Monday.

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