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Recognition

We do not believe that the enjoyment of fine wine with food can be predicted or assessed by tasting a line-up of wines side by side and giving them a numbered score. We are more interested in the endorsement we receive for our long-term performance from wine-writers who have assessed our wines in youth and maturity over many years.

In his reference work, A Wine Atlas of New Zealand, Michael Cooper summarises Nga Waka wines as "typically immaculate, with a voluminous fragrance and fresh, deep, lingering flavours. These are consistently classy wines." We also value our recognition by Cooper, as one of only five wineries in Martinborough and thirty five wineries in New Zealand to produce wine(s) of "Classic" status. To quote Cooper, "my aim is to transcend the inconsistencies of individual vintages and wine competition results, and highlight consistency of excellence." We share that aim and also view our presence on the wine lists of many of New Zealand's finest restaurants as solid endorsement of our wine's reputation for quality and consistency.

Nga Waka wines are available nationally at fine wine outlets and by mail order. Countries to which Nga Waka wines are exported include Australia, Portugal, Denmark, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.