The Pioneer Gewurztraminer 2022 – Trophy at the Global Fine Wine Challenge The Lawson’s Dry Hills Pioneer Gewurztraminer 2022 received the trophy for Aromatic White Wines
Lawson’s Dry Hills experienced an extraordinary night last night. After being awarded a commendation at the Sustainable Business Awards in the category of Climate Action
To celebrate our ongoing partnership with the newly renamed Art Show Across Aotearoa (previously the Art Shows) we are going to feature a different artist
Alsace – an area of north-east France famous for its aromatic white wines – Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer, from dry right through to the
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Notes on the 2023 vintage from the desk of Lawson’s Dry Hills chief winemaker, Marcus
A delicious match with our Chardonnay, simple and beautiful risotto
The meaning of certain words often used when talking or reading about New Zealand wines
As our wine industry continues to grow, so too does the volume of ‘grape marc’ – the seeds, skins and stalks that remain after the
By Michael Brown, Communications Manager, Yachting New Zealand This time of year is always an exciting one for us at Yachting New Zealand. As the
A couple of summers ago, and after talking with good friend, photographer and musician, Jim Tannock – Vinyl in the Vines was born. Our first
Despite some challenges, we have been able to produce wonderful wines that show what a great region Marlborough is. A combination of staff shortages, working
Ever since our own Sam Neil put down roots with his Central Otago winery in 1993, it seems many in the entertainment world are star-struck
New Zealand’s wine industry has never been one to rest on tradition. Whilst learning in the early days came from the old-world producers of France,
Each day of December 2021 we celebrated our 30 vintages by posting a company highlight from the last three decades. From being the first winery
Lawson’s Dry Hills is currently the only New Zealand wine producer to hold both ISO14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO14064 (carbon zero) accreditations. A Toitū carbon
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ABV This is ‘alcohol by volume’ and is determined by the fermentation process. This is when yeast convert the natural grape sugars into alcohol. The
Donna is a ray of sunshine in the office. Always a smile and a quip – her favourite one being ’You can’t
What goes into a bottle of wine? The numbers may surprise you! Have you ever thought about what goes into every bottle of wine you
Release of The Max: A collaboration between Lawson’s Dry Hills and highly respected New Zealand artist, Max Gimblett Limited production of just 300, hand-numbered bottles
Marcus is our Chief Winemaker. Usually in, on or under the water when not in the winery, he coaches underwater hockey and loves to fish
Bec is our Assistant Winemaker and when she isn’t in the winery, she’s running around after her two young children or looking after things on
Lawson’s Dry Hills is the closest winery to Blenheim town centre.
We welcome you to our cellar door seven days a week from 10am – 4.30pm. We are closed on public holidays and winter weekends from Easter until Labour Day. Although not essential, during our busy summer months (Oct – March) we do recommend booking your tasting, just give us a call or email to book in.
Whilst we’re delighted you enjoy our wine, we recommend you do so in moderation.
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We’re delighted that our Reserve Chardonnay was awarded a Gold medal and the Marlborough Chardonnay Trophy at the recent 2023 International Wine Challenge (IWC).
Now in its 39th year, the IWC is accepted as the world’s most rigorous, impartial and influential annual wine competition.
Well done team!
