Admiral 2010

The new vintage of our delightful blend of red grape is due out in March 2011.

How I became New Zealand’s first biodynamic wine grower

Lars Jensen explains how he became New Zealand's first biodynamic wine grower. Read the article written by Rosalind Le Bas Walker and published in NZ Life & Leisure.

First Richmond Plains Riesling  

We have released our first Riesling.  We are very proud of this delicious wine which is our current favourite.

“A youthful wine with a lovely perfumed bouquet displaying lemon/lime, floral and a touch of candied apple notes. The palate is intensely flavoured showing gentle sweetness and lush mouthfeel with the bright acidity providing excellent balance and harmony. The wine finishes long and delicious. 93 Points ***** Stars”

- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

First New Zealand wine made from Certified Biodymanic grapes

Richmond Plains wines from Nelson have become the first New Zealand vineyard to be certified biodynamic as of May 27th 2008.

The first wine to be made from certified biodynamic grapes is the 2008 ARIES made from Pinot Noir grapes.  Aries has now been released for sale and is available from the cellar door and selected wine stores for $29.90 (click here to order).

Richmond Plains has always been certified organic so managing the vineyard biodynamically was a natural progression.

If you can make a delicious wine that’s good for the environment and for you, then why not!

Good wine a matter of balance

Reporter Laura Basham looks at what makes Richmond Plains different from conventional wine growing. Read the article > Good wine a matter of balance

TV3 – Going organic

TV3 news recently visited Richmond Plains to learn more about going organic and talks to owner Lars Jensen.  To find out more click on the link on the left side of this page to view the short 2 minute video.

Cuisine**** Stars Blanc de Noir

Cuisine awarded our Blanc de Noir 4 stars from its tasting of ‘Other White Wines’.

Our Blanc de Noir (translation - white from black) is a special wine.  Specially selected Pinot Noir grapes are gently pressed to squeeze out the juice and then fermented in stainless steel tanks just like white wine.  What does it taste like?...  Aromatic with citrus blossom, green pear and biscuit characters on the nose.  Full and fruity with attractive pear, baked apple and nectarine flavours.  It has very attractive tropical and lime blossom characters with an exotic spicy finish.  – Delicious!