Inspiration from the Seresin kitchen
The promise of sunshine has seen our vineyard manager and viticulturist João Corbett reach for his diving gear and go in search of kai moana along the Marlborough coastline.
Biodynamic news
Field notes on biodynamic practices - how working with animals and plants keeps the vineyards in balance.
Waterfall Bay Winter Feast
Lunches and dinners are hosted by Seresin Estate at Waterfall Bay restaurant in Marlborough Sounds. We invite chefs from all over the world...
Syrah first release
Syrah - an ethereal wine that shows lifted floral elements with hints of black pepper and spice. Super elegant and supple, a beautiful expression of cool climate Syrah that shows the diversity and strength of the Raupo Vineyard.
Meet our winemaker Tamra Kelly-Washington
We welcome Tamra back to Seresin Estate, where her wine journey commenced!
2012 Magnum release
The cool nature of the vintage has produced some stunning Pinot Noir's and we are excited to release a limited selection of Magnums from the library cellar.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Issue 235
Reviewed by Joe Czerwinski for The Wine Advocate. Issue 235, published 1st March 2018.
“Sourced from a hillside block in the Omaka Valley, the 2013 Sun and Moon Pinot Noir is meant for aging. It's still fairly young and fresh tasting, with firm, drying tannins and tart cherry fruit that reverberates on the long, long finish. Give it another couple of years in the cellar.” Rating: 93. Drink Date: 2020 – 2028
Stinging Nettle tea preparation
Last week we harvested the stinging nettle from our biodynamic preparation garden to make our own stinging nettle tea preparation.
New Street Wine Store tasting with Leah Seresin
Join Leah Seresin on Tuesday 30th January from 6.30 to 8pm to enjoy a Seresin Estate Tasting at New Street Wine Store, London.
Flavours of New Zealand, London. 15th January 2018.
Heavy grey skies and rain welcomed us to the new venue for “Flavours of New Zealand”. County Hall, based on the South Bank in London, once the hot bed of London Labour politics. With views over Westminster Bridge and the House’s of Parliament.
Ad Bibendum’s 20th Anniversary
20 of Ad Bibendum’s most treasured producers were invited to attend and contribute to Ad Bibendum’s 20th Anniversary. All producers made an anniversary wine and sent something special for the celebration dinner for our importer in Belgium.
New oils released
Seresin Estate originally imported olive trees from a specialist olive nursery in Tuscany owned by the renowned Attilio Sonnoli. We chose a selection of the classic varieties: Frantoio, Pendolino, Leccino, Minerva & Maurino that make Tuscan extra virgin olive oil amongst the most interesting in the world.
Waterfall Bay Feast, 9-11th March
Seresin Estate is celebrating its 25th anniversary with fellow New Zealander, Chantelle Nicholson, Chef Patron of Tredwells, London, cooking at our Waterfall Bay, Marlborough Sounds restaurant. A short boat trip through the magical sounds will take you to the secret restaurant overlooking the bay, surrounded by native forest. Join us for our Waterfall Bay Feast! A degustation menu with wine matches from the Seresin Cellar.
Is Biodynamic wine vegan?
We embrace the principles of organics and biodynamics in our viticulture and winemaking. In the winery minimal intervention allows layers of flavour to evolve, so that the wines are a natural expression of the soils from which they are grown.
All wines crafted at Seresin Estate are made without egg, dairy or protein products during production, meaning our wines are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
To contemplate this question above, we've included three opinions from our staff members. These are shared to consider the question fully.
Our quarter century
On 12th July, we celebrated our quarter-century birthday in London with a luminous and memorable evening. We thank our friends from all over the world, who joined us at the Whitechapel Gallery and enjoyed our magnums of Tatai Pinot Noir, specially blended for the event. A collection of images captured by Domizia Salusest.
The Absurdity of Humanity 2017 National Tour
The New Zealand Dance Company have completed their amazing journey with The Absurdity of Humanity including performances at the Taranaki Arts Festival, Christchurch Arts Festival, our very own local audience
One Day Sale - 30th September, 10am - 2pm
Join us for our one day wine sale. Limited stock, don't miss out, get there early!
Library stock, Magnums, Reserve wines, R&D trials, Bin ends, Olive Oil, Preserve Jars & other curios. One day only.
Pinot Palooza
Last week saw Auckland host the largest Pinot Noir and music festival, Pinot Palooza, at Shed 10...
Kowtow x Infinite Definite Denim Launch Party
We were delighted to help celebrate the launch of Kowtow's very first ethical and 100% organic cotton denim collection along with the first drop of SS17!
Seresin Estate Pinot Gris 2016 released
The Seresin Estate Pinot Gris 2016 represents our evolving approach to this complex style. Described by winemaker Clive Dougall as “treading a line of texture and acidity”, this wine has a more notable fruit driven, rose petal character than in previous years, with a cleaner, more linear style.
The Absurdity of Humanity
We are thrilled to announce we will be supporting the Wellington and Marlborough shows in The Absurdity of Humanity tour.
Vintage 2017
2017 was a memorable and challenging vintage. We had a wonderful warm start to the growing season, with good soil moisture helping the vines to grow well. We then experienced cold temperatures during flowering, resulting in lower yields and smaller bunches in our Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The temperatures never really soared and we will remember this vintage as having one of the coldest growing seasons, coupled with challenging rain events just before and during harvest.
Preparation 501
Preparation 501 is made from very finely ground quartz crystal silica, which is buried inside a cow horn over summer. The preparation was recently lifted from the ground on the 18th April 2017.
Matter of Taste London 2017
Seresin Estate was invited to present wines rated 90 Points and above at the ultimate fine wine experience by Robert Parker Wine Advocate. Held 8th April 2017 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms London, the event was an opportunity for wine connoisseurs and aficionados to meet fine wine producers
Marlborough Wine & Food Festival
The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival is New Zealand’s original and longest running wine festival held in a world-renowned wine producing region. Held on Saturday 11th February, the festival provides the opportunity to sample local wines and cuisine all in the heart of one of Marlborough’s oldest and most...
Pinot Noir 17 - Embrace. Explore. Evolve
Inspired by old world philisophies, our range of Pinot Noir’s are selected for their soil, aspect and location within the vineyards. Made with minimal intervention, each bottle is a reflection of its terroir.
Taste - Trek - Terroir
On Friday 27th January, winemakers, sommeliers and journalists set out to discover some of Marlborough’s most unique Pinot Noir sites via a unique route through the hills and back-country.
Naturally Feasting
On Friday 27th January, we together hosted a group of international Sommeliers, Journalists and Buyers travelling through New Zealand with New Zealand Winegrowers to Pinot Noir 2017. Guests arrived at Michael Seresin's private residence by boat to our pop up restaurant in Waterfall Bay.
Seresin's New Release Pinot Noir
Each of these wines manifests the terroir of our three vineyards and combined with our biodynamic viticulture and winemaking, encompasses an old world culture in a new world setting.
A Beast of a Festival
Beast of a Feast is the newest food, craft beer and music festival to hit Mount Maunganui this summer. Held 3rd January at Soper Reserve with a rockstar lineup of some of New Zealand's best breweries and street food vendors the event provided the perfect setting to acclimatise to a new year!
Pinot Noir - Expression of Terroir
The concept of “terroir” can sometimes seem somewhat vague, but we believe that nowhere is it better illustrated than across our three single vineyard Pinot Noirs...
ArtDEGO 2016
Earlier this year we were delighted to collaborate with Red Leap Theatre and Chef Dariush Lolaiy to be part of ArtDEGO 2016: an event involving some of New Zealand's most talented arts and hospitality leaders producing an inspiring dining and performance experience.
Seresin Estate’s new release OSIP wines celebrate transparency, creativity and change
Cindy Sherman has spent nearly 40 years changing the way people think about photography, art, gender and identity, with character portraits that expose contemporary society.
Seresin Estate wines will be poured when the New York artist’s international exhibition opens at the City Gallery Wellington this month (www.citygallery.org.nz), in what Seresin Estate General Manager Michelle Connor calls a perfect fit.
BUDBURST 2016 - Natural Wine & Food Festival
We are delighted to be part of Budburst 2016 - New Zealand's first Natural Wine and Food Festival. It’s a full-day festival for all wine lovers
NEW YORK 6 & 7 NOVEMBER
RAW WINE is a two-day celebration of some of the best wine talent in the world. Featuring over 100 growers, RAW WINE is one of the most exciting collections of fine, natural, organic and biodynamic wine artisans ever to come together in the city.
Life's too short to drink bad wine
"Whether you see yourself as a wine connoisseur or simply enjoy the occasional glass of red, we all know wine can be the original elixir of happiness or transform the most ordinary food into a feast. Wine guru Simon Hoggart shares his zest for his subject with his refreshing and extensive knowledge so that anyone can sniff, swirl and slurp their way to becoming a wine aficionado, without fear of a hefty price tag."
Media release UK, November 2016
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are top choices for Christmas. Seresin Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2014 and Rachel Pinot Noir 2012 are two smart, elegant options from Marlborough estate of cinematographer Michael Seresin. Whether purchased as a thoughtful gift or to be enjoyed at home, these distinguished vintages are perfect for any given occasion.
Seresin Estate is celebrating two remarkable decades with two long awaited wines.
To mark our 20th vintage we are releasing Moana Blanc and Moana Rosé, a pair of sparkling wines that reflect unique terroir, thoughtful winemaking and an ever patient resolve.
Winemaker Clive Dougall says their seven-year journey from vine to glass is typical of Seresin’s approach to both vineyards and vintages. “Time enriches our land and our wine, and we’ve no intention of speeding things up. It’s a simple ethos that invites greater complexity in our soil and in our cellar.”
New Release and Discovery tasting London
Set in the Penthouse of New Zealand House overlooking London’s impressive skyline, we could not wish for a better space to unveil our impressive new vinatage and new to market wines.
Jordan Hogg announced NZ Young Winemaker 2016
We are very pleased to announce Jordan Hogg, Assistant Winemaker at Seresin Estate has been announced the Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker 2016. The National Final was held on Tuesday 23 August at MRC and the winner was announced at the Bragato Wine Awards dinner on Thursday 25 August.
We are hiring...
We have a rare opportunity for an engaging communicator. This newly created position will be responsible for every visitor’s experience at Seresin Estate and Waterfall Bay, in terms of tourism, business, media and events. The position will seek to not only enhance the overall brand experience for our guests, but also their online experience and customer service.
Think Indie, Drink Indie: Independent Insight - 12th July
We are looking forward to showcasing our Seresin Estate Viognier 2011, and Seresin Estate Memento Riesling 2012 together with Louis Latour Agencies at the Harpers new initiative Think Indie, Drink Indie July 12th for Independent Merchants.
Olive Harvest
Field Note #9
After all the grapes are safely in the winery, a second harvest brings a new group of interns to the Estate.
Jordan Hogg wins Marlborough Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker prize
We very proud to announce Seresin Estate Assistant Winemaker Jordan Hogg, 29, was announced the Marlborough Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker 2016 at the recent competition held on Friday.
Seresin Estate Partners with Mineral
A new partnership between Seresin Estate and Mineral is a positive step forward, says Seresin Estate General Manager Michelle Connor.
She announced today that Mineral is to include the Seresin, OSIP and MOMO brands in its portfolio for distribution in New Zealand.
See you at Imbibe Live 2016
We are looking forward to showcasing our wines with Louis Latour Agencies at Imbibe Live next week. Imbibe is Europe's largest on-trade drinks exhibition and the home of drinks professionals.
Ronan Sayburn MS Sommelier Masterclasses - Edinburgh, London, Dublin - 27-29th June 2016
We are delighted to be included within a series of upcoming Sommelier Masterclasses presented by Ronan Sayburn MS. The classes will include a comprehensive tasting, exploring New Zealand's wine regions and varieties.
Hands-on
Field Note: #8
Seresin Estate has a definitive passion for Pinot Noir, producing 8 individual wines under the Seresin mark. Slower traditional methods are valued and during fermentation...
Seresin Estate partners with Louis Latour Agencies for distribution in UK
MEDIA RELEASE:
Tuesday 10th May, 2016
Seresin Estate, of Marlborough New Zealand, has today announced a new partnership with Louis Latour Agencies to include its Seresin and MOMO brands for on and off-trade distribution in the UK.
Seresin Estate Announces ‘Living off the Land’ Waterfall Bay Dining Event
MEDIA RELEASE: Thursday 5th May, 2016
Seresin Estate Announces ‘Living off the Land’ Waterfall Bay Dining Event
Friday 17th & Saturday 18th June, 2016
Seresin Estate is pleased to announce two mid-winter lunches will be presented at their Waterfall Bay occasional restaurant in association with fine-dining Restaurateur Michael Dearth and Chef Ben Bayly, themed ‘Living off the Land’.
Our Culture
With harvest, brings people from around the world that have come to be part of Seresin. They bring their talents, their passions and their labour. Everyday the interns and winemakers discuss and taste the wine they have made that day over lunch. Food lies at the heart of everything we do at Seresin Estate
RAW, The Artisans Wine Fair
Seresin Estate will be attending the 7th edition RAW, The Artisans Wine Fair, held 15th & 16th May 2016, London. Held in The Old Truman Brewery the fair is devoted to showcasing organic and biodynamic wines from around the world.
Harvest
The hand-print was the first signature, the first form of art created by man and, for us, it is a symbol or our organic and biodynamic philosophy. All Seresin Estate wines are hand-tended, hand-picked and selected in the vineyard. Working this way does take a little more time, but gentler handling of the grapes allows us to nurture wines to express a unique sense of place.
BD500
At Seresin Estate organic and biodynamic principles underpin our philosophy to create expressions of our land. Principles unique to the biodynamic approach emphasize the use of manures and compost as well as using traditional astrological calendars.
Compost
Creating healthy soils is a key foundation for organic growing. Having a close understanding of what lies beneath helps us enhance and stimulate our soils, so our crops can benefit from a wide range of soil processes.
Seresin Estate attending ProWein 2016
Seresin Estate is proud to once again attend International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits, ProWein. Held in Düsseldorf from 13 – 15 March 2016 this trade event reaches over 52,000 visitors, drawn to see 6,000 exhibitors from 50 countries.
Produce
Food lies at the heart of everything that we do at Seresin Estate and we place value on organic sustenance grown between our vines. Over 3,000 garlic bulbs and 1,000 shallots recently were harvested, plaited together and hung to air in the Marlborough breeze...
Biodiversity
Within one of our vineyards a selection of field flowers are planted between the vines, down every tenth row. As Mustard turns to seed and falls, the Phacelia grows tall, followed by Red Clover. The mix is planted to aid in the natural replenishment of soil nutrients and attract pollinating insects, which in turn help these plants to grow...
New Beginnings
We are very pleased to start the New Year with new life on the farm. A dramatic tale of fleeing the sty on Christmas Eve, ended happily with the safe return and arrival of seven little piglets to our Estate...
Field Notes
Organics can mean many things. This year we will be sharing a behind the scenes series of Field Notes to tell a little of our story at Seresin Estate, in celebration of our 20th Vintage.
MASU winter wine series – with Clive
On 13th August, Clive Dougall, our winemaker, will be at Masu for their Winter Wine Series. Showcasing Seresin wines alongside unique dishes prepared by the Masu team, this dinner looks set to be delicious. Reserve your place here.
Organic and proud
Organic and biodynamic viticulture and winemaking are the heart and soul of life at Seresin, so we’re looking forward to taking part in the Organic Winegrowers conference that is taking place here in Marlborough in July.
Olive oil
We finished our olive oil harvest on June 18th and are looking forward to launching our 2015 Olio Nuovo in the next few weeks. An Italian concept, Olio Nuovo literally means ‘new oil’ and is the freshest oil, direct from the press.
Wine Auckland
Team Seresin will be hitting the road on 14th and 15th August to participate in Wine Auckland, which is part of Restaurant Month. Our stand will be overflowing with our delicious wines of course, but will also feature our brand new vintage 2015 olive oils, honeys and wine vinegars. If you’re in Auckland, grab yourself a ticket for this fantastic event and come and say hello!
Colin on the road
Our Australian Estate Manager, Colin Ross, is on the road in Western Australia during July, the highlight of which is a masterclass in our Pinot Noir that will be held at Matilda Bay in Perth on 21st July. The event is being organised by our distribution partners in the region, Fine Wine Wholesalers.
Vintage 2015: It's a wrap
So, that's it. All the fruit is now in the winery and our 2015 vintage is done. Hard to believe really. The whole farming year builds towards this moment and a few weeks of frenzied activity - and this year, it was even fewer weeks than normal!