Dry River

Four Star Winery Rating - Seventh Great Pinot Noir Classification 2014, Matthew Dukes & Tyson StelzerThe name Dry River carries an historical significance as the name of one of the earliest Wairarapa sheep stations (ca. 1877). This was later sold off in 1906 by the Seddon government and renamed Dyerville, leaving the renamed Waihora River (circa 1900) and the renamed Dyerville Rd (1994) - both after Dry River - as the only reminders of this part of our pastoral farming history. In 1979 Neil and Dawn McCallum planted a vineyard a few kilometres from Dyerville in a very dry and free-draining area now called the 'Martinborough Terrace' and they took the name Dry River for the vineyard and wines in what was to become another chapter of Martinborough's farming history. Their dream was to produce individual, high quality regional wines which faithfully reflect the 'terroir', vintage and are suitable for cellaring. "The Dry River Story", www.dryriver.co.nz

  • [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2014

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell MW 98 points!“An intense, velvety Pinot Noir, with strong sweet cherry, Oriental spices, plum, violet and nutty oak flavours. A powerful wine in a style that often attracts criticism for being too big and lacking varietal identity, but you...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Lovat Syrah 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Lovat Syrah 2010

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 94 points! "Dense, rich and flavoursome wine with a mix of dark and red berry flavours plus a lifted floral note and a seasoning of pepper. Although the wine is accessible now it promises to cellar well up to a decade. A very elegant and...

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    $97.50
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  • Dry River Pinot Gris 2012

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Gris 2012

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Gourmet Traveller 97 points! "Predictably intense, rich pinot gris with strong apricot, nectarine and other tree-fruit flavours along with nutty yeast lees and subtle oriental spices. As good as the flavour profile of this wine is mouth-filling, silken...

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    $75.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Gris 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Gris 2011

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 96 points!"This wine has a characteristic straw colour with an upfront nose of honeysuckle and poached pear, followed by tropical melon and the fragrant and floral spice of potpourri. On tasting, first impressions are of an obvious...

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    $86.50
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2011

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "Vintage 2011 produced a complex wine which is somewhat more approachable than in previous years. Fruit characters such as Black Doris plum and soft berry compote, both typical for Dry River, are in abundance. A floral mix dominated by violets, baking...

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  • Dry River Pinot Gris 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Gris 2010

    Region: NZ- Marlborough

    Bob Campbell 95 points! Gently luscious pinot gris with pear, stone fruit, peach, clover honey, lanolin and anise flavours. A hint of sweetness is nicely balanced by acidity and a suggestion of fine tannins to five a moderately drying finish. Seamless...

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    $80.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2010

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "The colour is a deep, rich, ruby shade with an almost purple edge. The nose is both pretty and varietal, with flowers, black cherries, spicy potpourri and subtle undertones of briarwood and new leather. Fine tannins spread across the palate giving a...

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  • Dry River Lovat Gewurztraminer 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Lovat Gewurztraminer 2010

    Region: NZ- Marlborough

    Bob Campbell 94 points!"Slightly dryer and less opulent than past vintages but with appealing, subtle layers of floral/rose petal, potpourri, and Oriental spice flavours. Silken-textured wine with a lengthy finish. Worth decanting - my sample continued...

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    $65.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2009

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 95 points! Dense, supple wine with appealing aromatics suggesting floral violets, cherry, raspberry and spice. Layers of fruit, floral and spice flavours continue on the lengthy palate. Sweet fruit is restrained by fine acidity and ripe...

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  • Dry River Pinot Gris 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Gris 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "Aromas of quince and ripe pear along with delicate florals and hints of beeswax all contribute to a quintessential Pinot gris. The flavours are also of quince/yellow peach and pear with an obvious minerality, touches of beeswax and, as Katy insists,...

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    $75.00
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  • Dry River Lovat Gewurztraminer 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Lovat Gewurztraminer 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell MW 96 points!"Wonderfully intense wine with layer upon layer of exotic tropical fruit, floral and spice flavours. Reminds me of the tropical hot house in Kew Gardens. Any tannins are cleverly concealed by moderate sweetness (some from...

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    $70.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 95 Points!"Strong, sweet fruit with intense ripe cherry, plum, Oriental spices and classy oak. A formidable wine with layers of flavours that build toward its lengthy finish. This seriously impressive wine must silence critics who suggest...

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    $145.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2007

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "...ethereal" - Neil McCallum!"Perhaps as a consequence of the high average age of these vines, this was again amongst the first harvested in Martinborough. The cropping was relatively light (1t/A, approx 16hl/ha) and when this fact is combined with the...

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    $155.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "This wine is an intense ruby which inclines to hints of mahogany, with a nose showing both florals and red/black berries followed by crushed aromatic leaves, Christmas fruitcake spice, ginger and gamey undertones. The palate is charming " suave and...

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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2005

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2005

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "The wine is a rich ruby right through to its edge. A delicate floral lift in bouquet is followed by a range of berry aromas with hints of talc and aromatic black tea. As for the Pinot gris, first impressions are of minerality and fullness giving...

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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2004

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2004

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "Our Pinots have quite high levels of fruit tannins and low levels of new oak (ca 20%) compared to the majority of NZ and even French Pinots. This helps create a long-lived wine with what we believe is a more authentic expression of "terroir". In the...

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    $155.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2003

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 93 Points!"The usual criticsm for this incredibly dense wine is "it's a very impressive red, but it's not Pinot Noir". I believe that time will restore any appearant loss of varietal integrity. Furthermore I've put my money where my mouth is...

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    $145.00
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