Our Wines
Johanneshof Cellars is a much awarded Boutique winery, well loved for its aromatic wines and Methode Traditionnelles.
Johanneshof Cellars has been included in Bob Campbell's MW 'Top Wineries of NZ List' since its inception and is the proud recipient of the Real Review Certificates of Excellence 2020, 2019 and 2018.
One of our most awarded wines, the Johanneshof Gewurztraminer has been given the status of
"SUPER CLASSIC NEW ZEALAND WINE" by Michael Cooper in 2010 and is only one of two NZ wines of that variety to hold this title. ("Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines", published yearly).
Every year since its inception in 2016, the "Air New Zealand Fine Wines of New Zealand" program has awarded the Johanneshof Gewurztraminer a Trophy of Excellence and included it in its "List of Iconic New Zealand Wines"
Johanneshof Cellars Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 The beautiful fragrance of this wine attracts with typical racy green capsicum on the nose and greets you with aromas of lemon and lime and floral notes of white flowers. Refreshing flavours of lime zest, grapefruit, kaffir lime, feijoa, gooseberry and subtle passionfruit are followed by a wonderfully weighted palate that is bright and flavoursome. It is punchy and fabulously crisp with a lengthy tasty finish. Varietally expressive and immediately appealing. New Release, not reviewed yet 
Johanneshof Cellars Marlborough Riesling 2019 With floral notes and hints of honey tones and apricot, the wine has a luscious and full flavour. It displays citrus and lime characters with a beautifully balanced acidity in a full, harmonious culminating finish. "Medium-dry riesling with ripe apricot, nectarine and lime juice flavours. An initial hint of sweetness is balanced by tangy acidity. Good weight and purity with a lingering finish. Very appealing. Drink 2020–2026" Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review 18 Mar 2020 4 ✪✪✪✪ 93/100 Bob Campbell MW The Real Review Mar 2020 
Johanneshof Cellars Marlborough Chardonnay 2018This is a comeback of one of our first varieties, which we stopped producing in favour of our sparkling Chardonnay - Blanc de Blancs. After nearly 20 years our still Chardonnay is now back and showing great following since its release in October 2019.
Light straw in colour the Johanneshof Chardonnay intrigues with its bouquet of vanilla with some leesy accents and a touch of oak. This medium bodied wine is not a bold buttery style, it is rather a fruity, elegant wine that shines with its delicate nutty flavours & a hint of smokeyness. Hand harvested like all Johanneshof wines it is silky textured and driven by its beautiful fruit flavours, followed by a very subtle, soft oak influence that leaves a lasting impression. Enjoy with fish and seafood or pasta dishes. It will bottle age beautifully until 2026 This is a New Release and has not been rated yet.
Johanneshof Cellars 2018 Pinot Noir Rosé Maybern Single Vineyard This Rosé is dry in style with a beautiful transluscent crimson colour and a bouquet of fruit flavours dominated by white peach and honeysuckle, lifted by some citrus. The palate immediately demands attention with its strong flavours of red apple, melon and flowers with its silky smooth texture and fine tannins. The notably soft acidity is achieved by carefully monitoring the ripening in the vineyard and choosing the picking time when all components are in balance. Hand harvested like all Johanneshof wines, it is a full bodied and yet elegant wine with a lengthy finish. This is a New Release and has not been rated yet. Previous Vintage 2017 ratings: #1 Top Rosé - The Shout Mag. NZ , Nov 18 #1 Top Rosé & 5 ✪✪✪✪✪ 93/100 - The World of Wines Edition 2, Cameron Douglas MS
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Johanneshof Cellars Marlborough Pinot Gris 2018 "A wonderful rendition of the variety; the gorgeously lifted bouquet shows golden peach, poached pear, rockmelon and spice aromas, followed by a concentrated palate that is subtle and lingering. The wine offers excellent fruit power and intensity, while remaining balanced and structured with an impressively long silky finish. At its best : now to 2022" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, March 2019 5 ✪✪✪✪✪ - 94/100 points Sam Kim - Wine Orbit Wine reviews March 2019
Johanneshof Cellars Marlborough Gewürztraminer 2019 Johanneshof Gewurztraminer is considered a "Super Classic New Zealand Wine by Michael Cooper, Buyer's Guide to New Zealand" "This beauty is consistently one of New Zealand's finest gewürztraminers. Michael Cooper, The Listener March 19 "Almost luscious, creamy gewürztraminer, with pronounced white rose, Turkish Delight, potpourri flavours. Strongly varietal wine with impressive purity and a lingering finish. A delicious wine that promises to age well" Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review 18 Mar 2020 5 ✪✪✪✪✪ -'Super Classic New Zealand Wine' Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide to NZ Wine, since 2010 5 ✪✪✪✪✪ 95/100 Bob Campbell MW The Real Review, March 2020 Three times Trophy winner at 'Six Nations Wine Challenge' Sydney for "Champion Aromatic Wine" Vintage 2014, 2015 & 2017 New Zealand and International Trophies for "Champion Aromatic White Wine in the World" at Decanter World Wine Awards 2005 , Vintage 2004 
Johanneshof Cellars Pinot Noir 2016 Maybern Single Vineyard Reserve Our Maybern vineyard is a tribute to Warwick's parents May and Bernard - The Maybern vineyard is located here behind our cellar door in Koromiko - it is a 30 degree North West facing steep slope - making mechanical intervention tricky- all work on this vineyard is done by hand! "This Pinot is round and ripe for it's age, the flavours of cherries linger with a warm chocolate and raspberry nuanced finish. The soft tannins fill out the palate and give it a nice ageing potential. At it's best: now to 2020" Sam Kim - Wine Orbit, May 18 "Complex and detailed bouquet with an immediate Pinosity. Fragrances and flavours of red berry fruits, plum and red apple. Fine tannins, medium+ acidity, complexity, still developing with a layer of charm and finesse, minerality and florality. Lengthy and fine - drink now and through 2024" Cameron Douglas MS, Nov 18 5 ✪✪✪✪✪ - 93 /100 - Cameron Douglas MS, Nov 18 5 ✪✪✪✪✪ - 93+/100 - Sam Kim - Wine Orbit, May 18 
Johanneshof Cellars Marlborough Noble Late Harvest Riesling 2018
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89/100 Points Bob Campbell MW The Real Review March 2020
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Also please see the next page for our renowned Johanneshof Cellars Methode Traditionnelle - handcrafted sparkling wines from Marlborough made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the traditional Champagne method.