Blackenbrook Vineyard

Let us introduce you…

…to the wines of the Blackenbrook family vineyard. Our seven grape varieties prosper in the balanced maritime climate and Moutere clay soil of our 20 hectare vineyard halfway between Nelson and the Abel Tasman National Park.

We are Daniel and Ursula Schwarzenbach, small winemakers with a big vision and a genuine determination to improve the style of each vintage. Proudly hands-on, we nurture grapes from the soil to the bottle in our sustainable vineyard and gravity-fed winery and in spite of all the awards, we prefer to let you judge for yourself, without the hype.

Let our wines speak for themselves.

• Blackenbrook
• Reserve
• St Jacques

Blackenbrook Sauvignon Blanc 2009
A bright aromatic wine with tempting flavours of tropical fruit, red capsicum and lemon grass with a charming dash of minerality.
Blackenbrook Riesling 2008
Made in an off-dry style, this vibrant Riesling boasts elegant floral and mineral flavours, terrific fruit purity and real energy.

Blackenbrook Riesling 2007
Classical floral aromas meld engagingly with grapefruit and honey flavours.  Off-dry in style, it has a finely balanced acidity and weighty texture.

Blackenbrook Pinot Gris 2009
Excellent mouth feel and concentration with an array of stone-fruit, pears and quince flavours showing great delicacy and harmony.Blackenbrook Pinot Gris 2008
This year’s Pinot Gris boasts a charming spread of pear, quince and spice flavours combined with an excellent mouthfeel, delicacy and harmony.

Gold Medal Bragato Wine Awards 2009

Blackenbrook Montepulciano 2008
A scented wine with charming violet and dark berry flavours and a seductively smooth texture.  Originating from Central Italy, this grape variety is the perfect accompaniment to a wood-fired pizza or delicious New Zealand game.
Blackenbrook Gewürztraminer 2008
Richly perfumed with rose-petal, Turkish Delight and spice flavours, this is a highly aromatic wine with a deliciously soft texture and a lingering off-dry finish.
Blackenbrook Chardonnay 2008
After 12 months barrel ageing this is a creamy and attractively opulent wine with layers of pineapple, bran biscuit and sweet oak offering impressive power and length.

Blackenbrook Reserve Pinot Noir 2007
After ageing for twelve months in French oak barrels, the wine seduces with its attractive fruit sweetness and texture, the mouth-filling body and its excellent depth of red forest fruit and spice.
Blackenbrook Reserve Gewürztraminer 2008

St Jacques Sauvignon Blanc 2009
A lively aromatic wine with ripe passionfruit and grapefruit flavours followed by a long and smooth finish.St Jacques Pinot Noir 2008
Our Nelson St Jacques Pinot Noir 2008 impresses with its lifted red cherry and spice flavours and a seasoning of classy French oak.