PORTUGAL
Casa Santos Lima
Casa Santos Lima was created to ensure the continuous development of Santos Lima’s wine producing activity first established several generations ago. This activity was first started by Joaquim Santos Lima, who, by the turn of 19th century, was already a great producer and exporter of Portuguese wines. Maria João Santos Lima and José Luís Santos Lima Oliveira da Silva, granddaughter and great grandson of the founder, relaunched Casa Santos Lima in 1990, replanting most of the vines, improving agricultural techniques and modernizing all its productive structure.
Casa Santos Lima was recognized as the “Best Portuguese Producer” by the prestigious international wine competition – “Berliner Wine Trophy 2020”. This is the second time that the company has been selected in this category by the Berliner Wine Trophy. The 1st edition of the competition this year took place last February and the company won 13 gold medals in which 9 of them were given to wines from the Lisbon region:
“Producer of the Year – still wines” by Aníbal Coutinho Awards 2019
Casa Santos Lima was recognized as “Producer of the Year – still wines”. The book “Guia Popular de Vinhos 2020” includes several wine suggestions, and highlighted some wines from Casa Santos Lima including: Colossal Reserva Red, Quinta do Espírito Santo Reserva, Monte da Touriga Nacional Hunt. Valcatrina, Rosé among the best Alentejo Wines.
The Valcatrina, Rosé has won not only the Gold Medal but also the Excellence Award at the Alentejo Best Wine Competition.
Top 100 Best Wines 2017 – Wine Spectator
Colossal! Every year tens of thousands wines from all over the world are tasted and review by the most influent wine publication, the North-American “Wine Spectator”. At the end of each year a Top-100 list with the best is revealed. The “Colossal Reserva, Red 2015” was placed at 60th on the list of the most exciting wines of the year.
“Best National Producer – Portugal” by AWC 2019
For the seventh consecutive year, Casa Santos Lima has been recognized by the AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2019 as “Best National Producer – Portugal”. The event that once again considered the Lisbon Region producer as the best in the country. Casa Santos Lima collected a total of 55 medals – 24 Gold and 31 Silver.
The Washington Post has distinguished Casa Santos Lima wines. At the end of 2017, it referred to Confidencial Reserva Tinto 2013 as one of the year’s best picks from 12 references from around the world. In 2019, Casa Santos Lima expanded its Confidential Reserva range with the launch of the Rosé , which received distinction. “Confidencial Reserva” brands are the best selling references in the United States and also in other markets. Having in recent years collected numerous awards in prestigious international competitions. In 2018, Casa Santos Lima reached a new medal record, with totals of 436 medals, with 190 gold.
NEW ZEALAND
Hamden Estate – Martinborough
The vineyard is situated on the Dry River Terraces, Martinborough. Here free draining soils and microclimate produce premium grapes sought after by top Martinborough wineries. The wines are elegant, approachable and show true varietal character, and include Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.
Both, current release vintages, and aged wines are available for your enjoyment.
Judge Rock – Alexandra Central Otago
Judge Rock’s 22 year old boutique Alexandra family vineyard produces stunning
Pinot Noir, Rosé, Blanc de Noir, St Laurent and Port.
Awards, include Cuisine 5 stars, AIR NZ Gold medals and Australian & New Zealand Boutique Wine Show trophies. From 2019 vintage all wines are Certified Organic
Elegant Sensuous Intimate
Linden Estate – Napier
Nestled in the unique microclimate of Esk Valley, Napier.
Producing a large selection of Varietals and Blends unique to the region
Our place is the perfect synergy of award-winning wines, delicious food, smart architecture, beautiful natural timbers and great service focused people, keen to share the delights of our place with you.
Moutere Hills – Moutere Nelson
Moutere Hills winery is situated amongst the picturesque hills near Nelson in the warm and sunny north of New Zealand’s South Island. It is a family owned boutique vineyard and winery.
The property, located 2kms from the historic Upper Moutere village, comprises of two vineyards; one on the north facing hill block and the other on the lower home block. The first vines were planted on the property in 1993 and the most recent in 2013.
The vineyards benefit from the moderating effect of the Tasman Bay to our north and are protected from severe weather by the surrounding Arthur and Richmond ranges.
The vines are on Moutere clay gravels, which give the wines a lovely fruit density, minerality and fine tannin. The nature of these soils also removes the necessity for irrigation. The Nelson area is one of New Zealand’s sunniest regions and clear skies allow for very cool nights, which results in an expressive flavour development in the fruit and a solid structure of fruit acid.
After a fire destroyed the original winery in 2006, a new winery was built in its place. The restaurant and cellar door were also rebuilt following the fire and upgraded again in 2018.