Rich, rounded, ripe and plummy, these are the glorious flavours of top class merlot. Martinborough is the spiritual home of New Zealand Pinot Noir but the other wines deserve to tried as well. Don't go past this one, we have'nt!

Five Stars and Top Ten - Cuisine November 2003
Five Stars and Trophy - Winestate 2002
93 Points - Bob Campbell MW
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast USA
Without a doubt, No.1 Family Estate is New Zealand's premier maker of fine fizz. You would expect them to be when the family comes from the home of bubbly, Champagne France.

This Pinot Noir exhibits intense fruit flavours, combined with elegant refinement and concentration. Seductive aromas of red cherries and plums give way to a palate of savoury flavours and subtle spices, broadening out to fine silky tannins for a long, lingering finish.

Gold Medal - Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2007
Gold Medal - HB A&P Mercedes-Benz Wine Awards 2006
Silver Medal - Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2006
Silver Medal - Bragato Wine Awards 2007
Silver Medal - Liqourland Top 100, 2007
The 2005 vintage is an exceptional Chardonnay offering a sophisticated, soft textured wine with restrained flavours of grapefruit, melon and a subtle blend of nut, spicy oak and lees characters.

" Soft, fruity Pinot Noir with ripe cherry, crushed strawberry flavours together with a seasoning of wild herbs. Creamy-textured wine that lingers on the finish. An elegant rather than blockbuster style with impressive power" - Bob Campbell