Wine Gift Guide 2020: Our Top Picks for Kirihimete
Whānau, friends and colleagues have gathered, there’s an abundance of kai on the table, and the air is full of te tangi tarakihi – the song of the cicada, a sure sign that summer is here!
Christmas is here. It’s time to celebrate, to reflect, to share stories, and make memories with whānau and loved ones.
To help you find the best wine gifts this Kirihimete, Christmas, we’ve created a list of our favourite Tohu wines gifting options – crafted for every taste and every occasion.
For treating the wine connoisseur in your life…
The Tohu Whenua box set
If you’re seeking a special gift this Christmas, choose a wine with meaning by selecting our Tohu Whenua Mixed Case of single vineyard wines.
Our Whenua range is ngā hua a te whenua – our gift from the land. For us, that land is Te Tauihu, the top of the South Island, where we stand tall with arms outstretched from west to east, from Upper Moutere in Nelson to Upper Awatere in Marlborough.
This collection of single-vineyard wines are an expression of the distinct contours and complexities of our two vineyards – Whenua Matua, that sits on the sun-drenched slopes of Upper Moutere in Nelson, and Whenua Awa, high on the remote terraces of the Upper Awatere Valley in Marlborough.
Rated by sommeliers and served at the finest venues in Aotearoa – from The Grove in Auckland to Boulcott Street Bistro in Wellington – the winemaking style is traditional and artisanal, allowing the terroir to fully express itself.
These wines were made for appreciation and are an ideal wine gift for those foodies and wine enthusiasts alike.
The Tohu Whenua Box Set includes:
Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2017
Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Riesling 2018
Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018
Tohu Whenua Matua Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017
For sharing with your whānau, friends & colleagues…
The Tohu Manaaki box set
What does Christmas mean to you? Maybe it’s whānau and friends gathered together to share old stories, delicious kai, and beautiful wine. Or loved ones returning home, from far away or just down the road, to spend a summer afternoon lounging in the sun and listening to the tamariki, children, play.
But, with the whole family here and many different tastes to cater to, it’s a challenge to please everyone.
With that in mind, the Tohu Manaaki Mixed Case is the best wine gift idea for whānau, friends, and colleagues this Kirihimete – coming from the preeminent wine growing regions of Aotearoa.
Featuring proudly in this selection is our award-winning Tohu Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc, a dream vintage that was rated number one Marlborough 2019 sauvignon blanc by The Real Review.
Make the most of the long summer days, of BBQ season, and Christmas with your loved ones, with a sharing case from the Tohu Manaaki range.
The Tohu Manaaki Mixed Case includes:
● Tohu Hawkes Bay Merlot 2018
● X2 Tohu Pinot Rosé 2020
● Tohu Marlborough Chardonnay Unoaked 2016
● Tohu Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2019
● Tohu Nelson Pinot Gris 2019
For celebrating life’s special moments…
The Tohu Rewa Range
There’s nothing like a shimmering glass of bubbles at Christmastime. Whether you’re entertaining guests, toasting to a newfound partnership, or delighting your loved ones, a bottle of sparkling wine will light up the room.
The Tohu Rewa range was named after the rewarewa, the te reo Māori name for the honeysuckle tree. Rewa also means to elevate, so this wine with meaning is the perfect way to raise a glass in celebration this holiday period.
We use the age-old technique ‘Méthode Traditionnelle’ to create our special edition range of sparkling wines that evolve and transform inside the bottle. Regarded as the traditional way to make Champagne, the length and complexity of Méthode Traditionnelle makes it a rare find in New Zealand wineries – but the wines produced by this process are of the finest quality.
Included in this collection is the prized Tohu Rewa Rosé Méthode Traditionelle 2016, winner of the Best New Zealand Sparkling Wine at the 2020 NZ International Wine Show.
Tohu Rewa Rosé + Giftbox
The delightfully elegant, salmon-pink Tohu Rewa Rosé Méthode Traditionelle 2016, delivered to you in a decadent box as a beautiful wine gift.
Tohu Rewa Blanc de Bland + Giftbox
Finely balanced and shimmering in the glass, the pale gold Tohu Rewa Blanc de Blanc Méthode Traditionelle 2015 comes with its own gilded giftbox.
Limited Edition: Tohu Rewa Rosé + Giftbox & Dried Flower Wreath
An extra special wine gift, the Tohu Rewa Rosé Méthode Traditionelle 2016with its stunning giftbox comes with a special dried wreath, inspired by the native flower bottle label designed by Flox.
Savour life’s precious moments by giving a wine with meaning – as a corporate gift, a surprise for the whānau, or something special to make any event memorable.
To purchase your Tohu wines gift, see our gifting page.