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An award winning 2016

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2016 saw success both internationally and domestically for Allan Scott Wines. Check out the accolades.

Air New Zealand Wine Awards

The Air New Zealand Wine Awards is the premier wine competition in New Zealand. Each year, the finest wines from across the country are discovered from almost 1,500 entries.
Award winners were announced in October, with the Scott Base Pinot Noir taking home an ‘Elite Gold’ medal for its elegant and delicate red/black cherry flavours with a hint of smoked meat complexity, which, according to the judges, “were beautifully framed by fine texture”.

Sydney International Wine Competition

The prestigious Sydney International Wine Competition is a foodie-friendly show, only accepting 2,000 entries per year as to ensure its panel of international judges have adequate time to offer wine lovers the best food pairings.
Allan Scott’s Cecilia Vintage 2011 saw sweet success when it was awarded a “Blue Gold” award for its complex, toasty and biscuit notes, which according to one of the judges has “excellent richness and length on the palate”.

New Zealand Wines 2017: Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide

With over 40 books and several literary awards under his belt, New Zealand’s most acclaimed wine writer, Michael Cooper, has just released the 25th edition of his bestselling wine guide that is widely consulted by sommeliers, wine retailers and wine lovers around the globe.
Allan Scott wines have received multiple 4 – 5 star ratings within the guide, including our Generations Chardonnay (4*), Generations Dry Riesling (4*), Generations Riesling (4*), Generations Sauvignon Blanc (4½*), and the Estate Late Harvest Riesling (5*), which according to Cooper is “Intense and oily, with lovely vibrancy, richness and harmony, it’s a drink-now or cellaring proposition.”

Nelmac Garden Marlborough awards
The efforts of gardeners to beautify schools and civic spaces were again celebrated through Nelmac Garden Marlborough this year, with the addition of new categories under the ‘Best Garden Awards’.
Named after the walnut trees that line the entrance to the winery, Allan Scott Family Winemakers on-site restaurant Twelve Trees was crowned with the title of ‘Best Hospitality Frontage’ for its gorgeous garden setting.
The restaurant is headed up by esteemed chef Lawrence Purser whose food philosophy is ‘fresh & local’ and is a favourite with tourists and locals alike thanks to its sumptuous menu and relaxing atmosphere.

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Chefs On Tour 2017

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Following the success of the inaugural event in 2016, in which we raised almost $20,000 for KidsCan, we have teamed up with Cloudy Bay Clams to do it all again for this wonderful charity.

On Friday 10 February (the night before the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival) the Allan Scott Courtyard and Gardens will be buzzing with celebrity Chefs, amazing street food, brilliant entertainment, and let’s not forget the delicious Allan Scott Wines!!

Tickets just $185 per person, and can be purchased from Allan Scott Wines – phone 03 5729054 or email kylie@allanscott.co.nz

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Marlborough Man

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A quintessentially kiwi story of an accidental wine industry trail blazer

The true story of our local icon, Allan, is now for sale in retailers. From the planting of the first vines to the global success of New Zealand’s billion-dollar Sauvignon Blanc industry, Allan tells of his experience in the Marlborough wine industry.

Don’t miss out on getting your copy in time for Christmas for your favourite wine lover.

Available here

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Woolshed Tour – with Mel Parsons and The Bitches

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Allan Scott Family Winemakers are very proud sponsors of Mel Parsons & The Bitches Box.  The sequel – Mel Parsons & Sons of A Bitch, hit rural New Zealand earlier in the year, converting woolsheds into concert halls, and serving Allan Scott Wine!  Check out the tour vid here:

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A Pink and Sparkling Addition to Mother’s Day

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Sparkling wines the world over have been named after female family members or veuves who ran well-established wineries.

Following suit, the Allan Scott Family Winemakers (ASFW) Cecilia Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle Marlborough Brut NV playfully and lovingly nods to an exceptional member of the Scott family, Catherine Cecilia Scott, who alongside husband Allan planted the first of the family owned vineyards in Marlborough in 1975.

A subtle blush colour with warm hints of gold, son and head winemaker Josh Scott (with tongue firmly in cheek) reveals both the namesake and the Cecilia Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle Brut NV boast complex and elegant characters.

Vinted from a blend of chardonnay and pinot noir, the sparkling wine is a true Méthode Traditionnelle style aged on lees and fitting for festivity. Dry yet crisp and refreshing, it has flavours of wild summer fruits such as ripe strawberries and raspberries with bubbles that enhance the aromas on the palate.

Josh knows better than to comment on his mother’s traits, instead highlighting that the three children (himself and his two sisters Victoria and Sara) now tasked with leading operations at the winery have forever credited the drop as the instigator of good times.

“Cecilia Rosé definitely has a place in our hearts that will always be connected to moments where we are able to gather as a family. It’s the bottle that has been present at family weddings, birthdays and anniversaries – and of course it would be rude not to get involved for Mother’s Day too,” says Josh.

Gifting a bottle of Cecilia Rosé will definitely have your mum feeling the love, but why not go the extra mile and serve alongside a home cooked meal? This wine would pair beautifully with a fresh Marlborough salmon risotto and a decadent berry dessert.

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LEADING THE REVOLUTION IN RIESLING

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Introducing the Gold medal-winning Allan Scott Family Winemakers Marlborough Riesling 2014.

Move over Sauvignon, Marlborough has another wine varietal making waves in the white wine category.

Stepping up to the winner’s plate at the recent 2015 Air New Zealand Wine Awards with two gold medals, Allan Scott Family Winemakers (ASFW) is proving that everything happens for a Riesling.

Gold in colour with a balance of citrus and spicy floral characteristics that resonate on the palate, the Allan Scott Family Winemakers Marlborough Riesling 2014 is the perfect accompaniment to contrasting savoury or spicy dishes, hard cheeses or even on its own.

The grapes, harvested from the site’s “Moorlands” block which directly surrounds the winery, contain some of the oldest Riesling vines in Marlborough and were the first variety planted by Allan and his wife Catherine upon establishing the vineyard. Due to the vines maturity (over 30 years in age) this vineyard consistently produces quality fruit year after year.

Head winemaker Josh Scott believes New Zealand Riesling, or as he fondly calls it ‘terrace wine’, is now having its moment in the sun.

“Rieslings can be a hard sell with many people thinking that their German heritage make them overly sweet. We’re seeing quite the opposite here in Marlborough with our aromatic wines increasingly becoming more dry as the vines age,” Scott says.

“These older vines’ grapes tend to sit well with the local palette, producing wines you can find yourself quite easily sipping away while sitting in the sun – why wouldn’t that be appealing?”

The Allan Scott Family Winemakers Marlborough Riesling 2014 is harvested in the coolness of the early morning and fermented in steel tanks while being tasted until it reaches its optimum residual sugar level and fermentation is stopped. The varietal is available at most leading supermarkets and selected liquor outlets.