The Voice of the Land
SUSTAINABLE WINES OF NEW ZEALAND
We are actively inactive in an attempt to let the intrinsic characteristics of the land speak. We encourage roots to flourish in soils rich with biota, we ferment using only indigenous yeast and at temperatures determined by nature itself. When intervention is necessary, we do it gently.
This is not an exercise in environmental box-ticking, rather it incorporates those practices that enable us to produce the best wine possible. The byproduct of this, is land less negatively impacted by winemaking.
SPOKE is a celebration of place, a true reflection of its importance and a statement of our commitment to protecting the land.
“The packaging is spot-on, but more importantly the wines are really good.“
“SPOKE is an absolute tour-de-force.“
“If I were you, I would buy all of these wines, including my featured bottle, and host a Marlborough masterclass with your friends.”
“The only thing left behind is footprints.”
Liam Steevenson, Master of Wine
Too often, a wine’s narrative begins and ends once it leaves the land where it was produced, but we want to continue its story. We’ve done this by committing to an apprenticeship scheme that provides opportunities to a new generation of aspirants. People who we can help to educate, but just as significantly from whom we can learn from too.
We’re aware that shipping wine halfway around the world, brings various challenges to a company trying to behave responsibly. Some of the ways we’re minimising our impact are by, choosing the right partners and controlling our packaging.
Awards & Press
"Already delicious, the 2023 vintage has strong personality. A single-vineyard wine, it is ripely scented, full-bodied, and dry, in an intensely varietal style with crisp, penetrating, ripely herbaceous flavours, a hint of saltiness, and a…
EvyNovember 16, 2023
"Fresh lemon, green apple and cream fraiche notes followed by citrus blossom with matchbox and saline aromas. Medium-bodied, crisp acidity. Good minerality and freshness. From organically grown grapes. 92 Points." James Suckling, experienced journalist and…
EvyNovember 16, 2023
With New Zealand’s Marlborough region celebrating 50 years since the first vines were planted, Tina Gellie charts the evolution of its most famous wine and recommends 15 new release 2022 Sauvignon Blancs, all under £20…
martin-adminMay 24, 2023
"Fresh, punchy wine with mouth-watering passionfruit, capsicum, lemongrass and gooseberry flavours. Perfectly balanced sweet/sour characters give a nervy tension. Well made wine from a good vintage. 94 Points." Bob Campbell MW. The Real Review, Top…
EvyOctober 25, 2023
"This is splendidly complex on the nose with white flesh stone fruit, lemon peel, nougat and oatmeal characters, leading to a refined palate that's superbly weighted and persistent. It's finely flowing with layers of engaging flavours,…
EvyFebruary 2, 2024
"This has an exciting nose of mangoes, peaches, bread, barley and white tea. Fresh and vibrant with a medium body. Lots of tension with mineral and tea-like elements. Fermentation and maturation in clay amphora. From…
EvyOctober 25, 2023