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Lake Chalice Soares at the New Zealand International Wine Show
We’re excited to share the following Lake Chalice results from the 2024 New Zealand International Wine Show (NZIWS), arguably the most prestigious wine competition in New Zealand. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the NZIWS brings together a diverse panel…
Find out more2019 Lake Chalice Plume Pinot Noir – New Release
The Lake Chalice team is thrilled to share that after years of patient cellaring, the 2019 Plume Pinot Noir has officially been released and is now available for purchase. This highly anticipated vintage has been carefully monitored by Winemaker Chloe Gabrielsen for five years, allowing it to develop its full complexity and character.
Find out moreRaptor Pinot Noir Features in Riedel Tasting
Fantastic to have our Raptor Pinot Noir feature in some tastings with Maximilian Riedel from Riedel Wine Glasses.
Find out moreThe Global Fine Wine Challenge is the latest wind beneath our wings
We are elated to announce the outstanding results from the 2023 Global Fine Wine Challenge. Lake Chalice Wines have won two esteemed trophies for the 2020 Lake Chalice Plume Chardonnay. This outstanding wine was named…
Find out moreTriple Win at the 2023 Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition
We are elated to announce the outstanding results from the 2023 Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition. Lake Chalice Wines have won not one, but three trophies for the 2020 Lake Chalice Plume Chardonnay. This outstanding wine…
Find out moreWake up and smell the Rosé
Our Lake Chalice Sparkling Rosé & Falcon Rosé are both gleaming Gold in the latest edition of Dish magazine.We are pleased to announce that two Lake Chalice Rosé wines have been awarded Gold Medals in the recent Dish…
Find out more2020 Plume Chardonnay Awarded 5 Stars & First Place at Cuisine Magazine’s Tasting
The team at Lake Chalice are thrilled to announce that our 2020 Lake Chalice Plume Chardonnay has been awarded 5 stars, first place in Cuisine Magazine’s NZ and International Chardonnay tasting #219. This is not our first time achieving this…
Find out morePlatinum Medal & 97 Points for Plume Chardonnay
We are so proud to announce we have just won a Platinum Medal and 97 points for our 2020 Plume Chardonnay at the Decanter Wine Awards in London. This is one of…
Find out moreInternational Sauvignon Blanc day
Enjoy some of Lake Chalice’s award-winning wines this International Sauvignon Blanc dayWith Marlborough being the Sauvignon Blanc growing region of New Zealand, what better way to spend Sauvignon Blanc day than by sampling one of Lake Chalice’s award winning wines,…
Find out more2023 Kārearea Release
Lake Chalice Wines was honoured to attend the release of two kārearea chicks last week from their hack box located at our Eyrie Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley . This was a truly magical and heart – warming experience that we would like…
Find out more2022 Highlights
With 2022 coming to a close and 2023 hot on our heels we thought it was the perfect time to reminisce on what has been a stellar year for Lake Chalice. We have had a busy 2022 and one to remember…
Find out moreThe Best of the Best – No.1 out of New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs.
We are excited to announce that the 2022 Raptor Sauvignon Blanc has been named number one in the latest Cuisine Sauvignon Blanc tastings of International and New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs.With numerous other Gold medals and accolades associated to The…
Find out moreRose Best Buys
The Falcon & The Nest are both four starred Cuisine Best Buy Rosé winesWe are pleased to announce that both Lake Chalice 2022 Rosé wines have been awarded 4 stars aswell as best buy in the recent Cuisine Rosé tasting.
Find out moreNo.1 Low Alcohol Wine, The Falcon Lighter
The Falcon Lighter is a No.1 Low Alcohol WineIt is our pleasure to announce that our Falcon Lighter Sauvignon Blanc has been awarded the number one spot in a recent low/no alcohol tasting in November’s edition…
Find out moreLake Chalice is Basking in Gold
We are thrilled to announce that Lake Chalice has recently won a plethora of Gold Medals from the latest New Zealand wine shows. In total our wines have acquired eight gold medals in the past three shows, and we could…
Find out moreFalcon Sauvignon Blanc | Top 12 and Gold Medal winner
We are proud to announce that The Falcon Sauvignon Blanc 2021 has not only secured a Gold Medal position but also a Top 12 spot in the recent Dish magazine tasting.This is an amazing achievement and accolade to add to…
Find out moreCuisine Best Buy – The Falcon Chardonnay
We are pleased to announce that the Falcon 2020 Chardonnay has been awarded 4 stars and a best buy from cuisine magazine in their recent Chardonnay tasting, proving that you are getting a great valued wine.Sourced…
Find out moreWhere the others walk, we fly – Cuisine Best
The Best of the Best | Best out of International and New Zealand Chardonnays. We are excited to announce that the 2016 Plume Chardonnay has been named number one in the recent Cuisine Chardonnay tasting beating…
Find out moreAnother Gold for the Lake Chalice Plume Chardonnay 2016 at Chardonnay du Monde 2022
We’re excited to announce that the 2016 Pume Chardonnay has won another (and the only from New Zealand) Gold at the 2022 Chardonnay du Monde compétition.
Find out moreMFCT’s Diana features in NZ Winegrowers Magazine
The following is an excerpt from the New Zealand Winegrower August – September 2021, written by Rebecca Wilson.THE UNSTOPPABLE Diana Dobson – Aviary Manager of the Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust – received a Queen’s Service…
Find out moreGold Medal Decanter World Wine Awards
Lake Chalice Decanter Gold Medal – Plume We have the pleasure of announcing that the Lake Chalice Plume 2016 Chardonnay has been awarded a Gold Medal at the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards! Over 18,000 wines were tasted in the competition…
Find out moreLake Chalice Partner Marlborough Falcon Trust’s Diana Dobson Awarded QSM
Diana Dobson, Aviary Manager of the Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust, has been awarded the Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to wildlife conservation in the Queen’s Birthday Honour List. Lake Chalice Wines have…
Find out moreTrophy for Champion Riesling
Lake Chalice are delighted to announce they are the winner of the Antipodes Water Trophy for Champion Riesling for their Lake Chalice The Falcon 2020, at the Royal Easter Show Awards 2021.The show is the longest-running wine competition in New…
Find out moreSauvignon Blanc Day 2021
The Story of Lake Chalice Sauvignon Blanc & Cranky Goat Cheese In celebration of International Sauvignon Blanc Day 2021, we’d like to tell the story of the special relationship between the Lake Chalice Falcon Sauvignon Blanc and the…
Find out more2016 Plume in Top 10 Chardonnays of the World
We’re excited to announce the 2016 Plume Chardonnay has won a gold medal and placed in the Top 10 Chardonnays of the world at Chardonnay du Monde 2021. Over 600 Chardonnays from 36 countries were tasted…
Find out more2021 Falcon Chick Release
Lake Chalice Wines was honoured to attend the release of two kārearea chicks last month from their hack box located at our Eyrie Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley. This was a truly magical and heartwarming experience that…
Find out moreLake Chalice Win Big at 2020 International Wine Challenge
The Lake Chalice The Raptor 2017 Pinot Noir has had great success at this year’s International Wine Challenge, taking out the Marlborough Pinot Noir Trophy!We are incredibly honoured to have received…
Find out morePLUME RELEASE
Lake Chalice is thrilled to release a top tier flagship range into their portfolio. Plume by Lake Chalice looks to bring a different perspective to fine wines.The core idea comes from the link between the feather and the land,…
Find out moreNew owners for Lake Chalice
The Lake Chalice wine brand, including vineyards, has been purchased by family-owned Marlborough winery, Saint Clair Family Estate.Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by the Ibbotson family and were one of the first private growers in…
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