We launched the Flaxmore label in 2018 with a single vineyard series of Pinot Gris, Rosé and Pinot Noir, followed by a 2020 Chardonnay. We’re delighted that our wines have been highly awarded with great reviews by leading wine critics Bob Campbell, Michael Cooper and Cameron Douglas (see below).

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From the vine to the bottle, our wines are fully accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand and all are Vegan Friendly.

Pinot Gris 2023

A true single vineyard wine “one clone/one block”. Made from our Pinot Gris “Alsace 457” clone, this is a gentle wine that offers crisp, ripe pear and citrus notes with background spice and a slightly dry finish. The perfect white for both casual and fine dining.

Whole bunch pressed; stainless steel tank fermentation using aromatic yeast; kept on “fine lees” post fermentation (3 months). 13.0% Alc/Vol.

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Flaxmore Moutere Pinot Gris 2023 - Awarded 4.5 Stars by Michael Cooper

“Drinking well in its youth, but also worth cellaring, the characterful 2023 vintage (4.5*) was estate-grown and hand-harvested at Upper Moutere. Fermented and lees-aged in stainless steel tanks, it was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Pale lemon/green, it is fresh and full-bodied, with good intensity of peachy, citrusy flavours, lively acidity, and a finely balanced, basically dry (4 grams/litre of residual sugar), smooth finish.”

Rosé 2023

Made from our Pinot Noir clones “Abel” and “Dijon 115” this is a subtle Rosé offering a layer of summer fruits, good length on the palate and a slightly dryer finish than the norm for NZ Rosé. Salmon pink in colour - just gently chill for casual or fine dining.

Hand harvested, 50% skin contact (6 hours); 50% whole bunch press; stainless steel tank fermentation using aromatic yeast; kept on “fine lees” post fermentation (4 months). 13.0% Alc/Vol.

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Flaxmore Moutere Rosé 2023 - Awarded 5 Stars by Michael Cooper

“This impressive, well-priced rosé was made from Pinot Noir, estate-grown and hand-picked at Upper Moutere. Tank-fermented with indigenous (‘native’) yeasts, it was bottled unfined and unfiltered.  Pale pink/slight orange, it is fragrant and lively, with generous, ripe peach, strawberry and spice flavours, a hint of apricots, and a dry, sustained finish.  Offering greater complexity than most rosés, it’s delicious now.”

Pinot Noir 2020

Blended from our Pinot Noir clones “Dijon 115”, “777” and “Abel”, this fine Pinot Noir has hints of mild crushed fruits with savoury undertones. It is broad, textural and very approachable.

Hand harvested; 16 days on skins; wild fermented; natural spring malolactic fermentation; 12 months oak maturation (15% new); coarse filtered. 13.5% Alc/Vol.

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Flaxmore Moutere Pinot Noir 2020 - Awarded 4.5 Stars by Michael Cooper

“Estate-grown and hand-picked in the  Moutere hills, this is a characterful, ripely fragrant, savoury and supple red. Matured for a year in French oak casks (15% new), it is bright ruby, with generous cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing excellent depth, complexity and harmony.”

Flaxmore Moutere Pinot Noir 2020 - Cameron Douglas MS in August ‘23 Mindfood Magazine

“A vibrant bouquet with aromas of freshly harvested blackcurrant and plums, there’s scents of wood and nut, boysenberry and vanilla, a clay stone soil quality and mild toasty wood attributes. On the palate, a dry wine still taut and new with a squeeze of acidity and freshness. It needs some development time to showcase all that it has. RRP from $35”

Chardonnay 2022

Blended from our Chardonnay clones “Mendoza”, “Dijon 95” and “Dijon 15”, this elegant Chardonnay reflects crushed peach and nectarine notes with a hint of citrus. It has a subtle and restrained oak influence, fine acidity and a luscious long finish. A classic Moutere Chardonnay!

Hand harvested; wild fermented; 9 months oak maturation (10% new); coarse filtered; 13.5% Alc/Vol.

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Flaxmore Moutere Chardonnay 2021 - Awarded 4.5 Stars by Michael Cooper

“Already highly enjoyable, the 2021 vintage (4.5*) was estate-grown and hand-harvested in the Moutere hills, and fermented and matured for nine months in oak barrels (15 per cent new). Bright, light yellow/green, it is an invitingly fragrant, full-bodied wine, with strong, ripe stonefruit flavours, showing very good complexity, finely integrated oak, balanced acidity and a creamy-textured finish. Savoury and harmonious, it should be at its best 2024+”

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Flaxmore Moutere Chardonnay 2020 - Awarded 5 Stars / 94 Points by NZ Wine Rater

“Restrained & complex on the nose with subtle aromas of lemon curd, apple skin, baking spice, smoked tea and toasted sourdough. Vibrant & tasty with a wonderful harmony of fruit and winemaking influence, excellent concentration & poise. This is an elegant, compelling wine. Well done.”

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Flaxmore Moutere Chardonnay 2020 - Awarded 4 Stars by Cuisine magazine (known to be a tough panel to please!)

“An uncluttered and understated style of chardonnay with peaches and cream coming through on the nose. The palate is nicely weighted and beautifully structured with a fine acid line that runs through the length of the wine to its satisfying finish.”