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...

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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...

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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...

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    $135.00
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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...

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    $130.00
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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...

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    $145.00
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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...

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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2001

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2001

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "Like the Chardonnay, this wine shows its vintage: fresh varietal flavours, firm structure, restrained alcohol and accented floral character. The colour is typical for Dry River - a dense ruby with a...

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    $138.00
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