Mount Riley

Mount Riley is a family owned and operated Marlborough winemaker. They pride themselves on making some of the best wines New Zealand has to offer, at the best value. This is made possible through their earth-to-glass approach and the strength and talent of their people. Mount Riley’s people are involved at every stage – from grape growing to winemaking and then taking their wines out to the world. John Buchanan, Mount Riley’s founder, planted their first vines in 1992. John’s youngest daughter Amy joined Mount Riley in a sales and marketing role in 2004 and Amy’s husband Matt Murphy became Mount Riley’s senior winemaker in 2008.

Their wines are made from grapes grown in some of the best sites in Marlborough. Matt and his team capture the essence of Marlborough in each vintage and each of Mount Riley’s wines have great fruit purity and clarity - they’re as representative of Marlborough as the mountain of Mt Riley itself.

Mount Riley’s Estate Range wines all have great fruit purity and intensity. The range includes a Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Merlot/Malbec blend. Mount Riley’s Sauvignon Blanc is consistently ranked amongst Marlborough’s best – the 2009 vintage was awarded 4 stars and ranked in the top 10 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc’s by Decanter magazine in March 2010.

A FIRST FOR NZ:
Savée was New Zealand’s first sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, released in 1999 for millennium celebrations. It’s a vintage sparkling wine, made in the traditional method (so has a fine mousse) and is exuberant and lively.

MOUNT RILEY SEVENTEEN VALLEY
Seventeen Valley is Mount Riley’s premium range. These wines are only made in great Marlborough vintages and limited quantities are produced. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are all available.

To find out more about Mount Riley you can visit their website: www.mountriley.co.nz