The Ballochdale Estate Vineyard grows grapes under contract supplying the following well known wineries being Villa Maria and Kim Crawford Wines.

www.kimcrawfordwines.co.nz

“Kim’s Favourite SP 2007 Marlborough Pinot Noir” from Ballochdale is a tasty drop. As from the 2009 Ballochdale Estate is proud to be supplying two additional exciting labels being Astrolabe Wines and Jules Taylor Wines

www.astrolabewines.co.nz
www.julestaylorwines.com

These are recognised top self wine makers with whom we are very proud to be associated with. As their products come on stream from Ballochdale you will be able to source wines through their websites.

The wines coming off Ballochdale are starting to get some recognition within the industry with several awards and trophies having been granted to wines containing our grapes in particular for the Pinot Noir.

This is a great start for our company and Villa Maria has put in a fantastic effort from the vineyard and beyond to bring this wine to the market.

This Villa Maria Single Vineyard Ballochdale Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006 to date has picked up the following awards:

Gold Medal  London International Wine Challenge 2007
Silver medal  2006 Air New Zealand wine Awards

5 Stars Cuisine magazine Jan. 2007

91 Points Gourmet Wine traveller 2006  

4 Stars Winestate 2007

“Sileni Estate Selection “The Straits” Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006 is 50% Ballochdale fruit grown in the Ballochdale Vineyard.

Awards received

www.sileni.co.nz. Go Awards on their site for more detail.

These above international wine shows are very large and a medal at these shows carries significant recognition within the trade.”