Te Whare Ra (TWR) Wines - Authentic, Certified Organic Wines in Marlborough
Te Whare Ra (TWR) Wines is a small, certified organic vineyard and winery located in the Marlborough sub-region of Renwick, New Zealand.
Established in 1979 and since 2003, owned and operated by the Flowerday family, TWR is the oldest small winery in Marlborough and home to the region's oldest vines. The 11-hectare vineyard, planted to seven different varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah.
Wine tastings and tours
TWR Wines is known for producing authentic wines of excellence that showcase the depth and diversity of what Marlborough is capable of. The winery is certified organic, and the Flowerday family is committed to making seriously good wine that expresses its place. The team at TWR Wines encourages visitors to sample locally-produced organic wines and experience the winemaking process. Visitors can taste TWR's wines with the people who make them and learn about the winemaking process. Tastings of the award-winning wines and tours of the vineyard are available by appointment from April to September. During the season, the winery is open for tastings from October to March and wine sales on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm.
Awards and recognition
TWR Wines has won multiple awards, including the New Zealand Winery of the Year in 2014 and the NZ Viticulturist of the Year in 2020. The winery has also been featured in the Real Review's Top Wineries of NZ in 2018, 2019, and 2020, and its wines have been included in the Fine Wines of NZ List in 2018 and 2020.
The Wines
Visitors can enjoy a range of exceptional aromatic white wines, world-class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. TWR Wines are known for producing authentic wines of excellence that showcase the depth and diversity of what Marlborough is capable of.
When to Visit
The best time to visit TWR Wines is during the wine season from October to March. Although, tastings and tours are also available from April to September by appointment.
How to Get There
TWR Wines is located in Renwick, within the Marlborough wine-growing region of New Zealand. Visitors can reach Renwick by car or shuttle service from Blenheim, which is about 10 kilometers away. Visitors arriving by air can fly into Blenheim Airport and rent a car or arrange a shuttle service to get to Renwick.