Puriri Hills Luxury Red Wine | Clevedon | New Zealand

Vineyard Update from Judy

Judy Fowler — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:12:03 +0000

“Veraison is underway – a little late. Fruit set is generous in the merlot and light in the cabernets and carmenere. We are netting the vineyard now, during the warmest and driest summer for a good while. The weather is stunning.”

Congratulations to The Inn at Little Washington

Judy Fowler — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:09:17 +0000

The Inn at Little Washington has been selected by Travel and Leisure Magazine as the top hotel in the USA for food lovers. Puriri Hills is proud to have three of its wines represented on the Inn’s famous wine list. Read more…

Puriri Hills Estate 2007 Top-Ranked in Bordeaux-Blends Tasting in Dusseldorf

Judy Fowler — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:50:50 +0000

On 16 January, the Commanderie du vins de Bordeaux á Düsseldorf conducted a private blind tasting of “merlot – inspired wines”, including Puriri Hills Estate 2007.

The results, on a 20 point scale, were:

2007 Puriri Hills Estate 18,8 points
1989 L´Evangile 18,4 points
1989 La Conseillante 18,4 points
1998 Ausone 18,0 points
2000 Le Gay 17,8 points
2008 Napanook (Pirate) 16,5 points

Said Dr. Klaus Wiefels, who sent Puriri Hills word of this tasting, “It was a great pleasure drinking and tasting the wine from your vineyard!”

Puriri Hills Reserve elevated to “Classic”

Judy Fowler — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:54:42 +0000

Michael Cooper, in his Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2013, elevates Puriri Hills Reserve to “Classic” and Puriri Hills Pope to “Potential Classic”. These statuses are conveyed to the leading New Zealand wines which are in the forefront of quality over at least 3 vintages.

Australian Special Offer from Puriri Hills

Judy Fowler — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:51:26 +0000

Puriri Hills wines for Australian customers shipped by air direct to your home

Bottle prices are fully inclusive of shipping charges, delivery costs, WET tax and GST (for orders in excess of A$500). Add A$50 shipping charge for orders less than A$500.

Order 8, 12 or 15 bottle mixed cartons.

To place an order please email, fax or telephone Judy with your order and credit card details.

judy.fowler@puririhills.co.nz, Tel: 649 2929264, Fax: 649 2929265.

Check out reviews for these wines on our website!

PURIRI HILLS POPE 2008 – A$140.00
PURIRI HILLS RESERVE 2008 – A$85.00
PURIRI HILLS ESTATE 2008 – A$45.00
PURIRI HILLS RESERVE 2006 – A$70.00
PURIRI HILLS ESTATE 2007 - A$40.00
PURIRI HILLS ESTATE 2003 – A$60.00

Puriri Hills Estate 2003 Served at QEII Diamond Jubilee Trust Dinner

Judy Fowler — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:49:32 +0000

Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, New Zealand’s Prime Minister and the Mayor of Auckland were among 600 guests drinking Puriri Hills Estate 2003 with their main course at the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Trust dinner at Sky City, Auckland on 12 November.

The gala dinner was prepared by Peter Gordon, who selected Puriri Hills to accompany his roast fillet of beef.

Winemaker’s Dinner at Bracu Restaurant

Judy Fowler — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:44:08 +0000

Wednesday 21st November at 7pm

Puriri Hills and Bracu head Chef Mikey Newlands invite you to join them for a fantastic evening that will feature stunning wines by Puriri Hills, beautifully matched with in-season dishes from Bracu kitchen.

Sonoma Wine Bar, Sept 26 at 6 – 8pm

Judy Fowler — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:55:06 +0000

Judy will be at Sonoma Wine Bar in Virginia Beach on September 26th from 6pm to 8pm presenting Puriri Hills.

$20/person ~ light hors d’oeuvres provided

This will be an elaborate tasting featuring multiple producers and importers with over 30 wines from the best regions in the world including Puriri Hills.

Download Boutique Wines Extravaganza information…

Judy’s Virginia events – Sept 2012

Judy Fowler — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 04:24:28 +0000

Sunday, 23 September, Arrow Wines, 4508 Lee Highway, Arlington: Judy will be showcasing Puriri Hills in the afternoon.

Monday, 24 September, Nice Legs Portfolio Tasting, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Crystal City: Judy will show Puriri Hills, along with 12 other wineries. The event runs from 5:30 – 8:30, $25/person or $40/couple! Tickets for the event should be purchased by calling Ruth’s Chris @ (703) 979-7275. To read more about the event, More about this event….

Tuesday, 24 September, J. Emerson Fine Wines, 5716 Grove Avenue, Richmond: Judy will show 4 of Puriri Hills’ wines from5:30 to 7:30 PM.

Kemp Wine Merchant’s New Retail Shop – Greatlittlevineyards.com

Judy Fowler — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:12:46 +0000

Kemp Wine Merchants, Puriri Hills’ NZ wine distributor, has opened a new retail shop, “Great Little Vineyards”, 110 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland.

Pop in to see all of Puriri Hills’ great wines on sale, Monday Through Saturday, or check out their website greatlittlevineyards.com.