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National Wine Awards Success

Raise a glass with us this weekend and celebrate our award-winning Lake Chalice Chardonnays!We’re thrilled to share that two of our Chardonnays, the 2022 Falcon Chardonnay and the 2022 The Raptor Chardonnay, each received gold…

The Low-Down on Low Alcohol Wine

At Lake Chalice, we believe in savouring life’s moments, big and small. Sometimes, that means enjoying a glass of wine without the full effects of alcohol. But how do you capture wine’s complex flavours and aromas while keeping the alcohol…

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…

2019 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.

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Raptor Pinot Noir Features in Riedel Tasting

Fantastic to have our Raptor Pinot Noir feature in some tastings with Maximilian Riedel from Riedel Wine Glasses.

The 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…

Awards and Accolades – Lake Chalice September 2023

Triple 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…

Wake 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…

2020 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…

Platinum 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…

International 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,…

2023 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…

2022 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…

The 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…

Rose 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.

No.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…

Lake 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…

Falcon 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…

Cuisine 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…

Where 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…

Another 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.

MFCT’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…

Gold 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…

Lake 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…

Trophy 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…

Sauvignon 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…

2016 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…

2021 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…

Lake 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…

PLUME 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,…

New 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…