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 Lake Chalice Wines is one of the few remaining privately and locally owned wine companies in New Zealand and is located in the country's main wine-growing region, Marlborough.
Launched in 1989 on a 11ha (28 acre), stony paddock in Rapaura, Wairau Valley, Lake Chalice Wines now owns four key vineyard sites, as well as sourcing fruit from several carefully selected contract growers.
Founders Chris Gambitsis and Phil Binnie, who were joined in 1998 by winemaker Matt Thomson, share a simple philosophy: to make quality varietal wines from Marlborough grapes.
The Karearea or NZ falcon emblem features on the Lake Chalice Wines' label. In a land with no native mammals, this rare, endemic raptor has always flown fearlessly above the rest. Lake Chalice Wines is a proud sponsor of the Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust, dedicated to preserving New Zealand's raptors.
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Our People
Phil Binnie - Managing Director
Chris Gambitsis - Sales Manager, Director
Matt Thompson - Winemaker
Chris Gambitsis - Assistant Winemaker |
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Contact Us: |
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Vintage Lane, PO Box 66
Renwick |
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Summer Hours: Mon to Fri: 11.00am - 4.00pm Weekends by appointment |
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+64 3 572 9327 |
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wine@lakechalice.com |
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www.lakechalice.com |
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Sample Tasting Notes: |
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Lake Chalice Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005 |
Bright, very pale straw on release. Lifted aromas of passionfruit and gooseberry. Fresh and lively with mineral notes in the long, lingering, zingy finish. |
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Lake Chalice Marlborough Pinot Noir 2004 |
Classic aromas of cherry, plum and redcurrant with underlying hints of savoury mushrooms and toasty oak. Soft, full palate dominated by black cherries supported by fine grained oak tannins and nuances of plum and forest floor. |
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Lake Chalice 'The Raptor' Sauvignon Blanc 2005 |
The bouquet is quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Medium bodied, crisp, dry wine with mouth watering acidity, balanced with a rich yet elegant palate, leading to a long, lingering finish. |
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