Journal
Stories from the winery, vineyards, and people behind Tohu Wines.
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Talking soil health in the vineyard with Lachy Hynd
Q+A with soil expert and industry legend, Lachy Hynds, reflecting on a lifetime of experience in horticulture and his pragmatic approach to organic viticulture.
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Rethinking bird management at Whenua Matua vineyard
Switching to lasers in the vineyard has saved costs while bringing many other benefits for the land and the winemaking process.
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Growing and making our Decanter Gold-winning Albariño
When asked if she had a feeling the Albariño would do well, Anna laughed – “I think that about all my wines!” But the stars aligned at our...
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Whenua Ora in practice with Anthony Walsh
Our Whenua Ora programme informs everything we do to protect the mauri, the life force, of our land, water, and people, for generations to come. Putting this into...
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Puff Pastry Prawns, Bang Bang Sauce with Tohu Whenua Matua Albariño
In Galicia, where Albariño comes from, it's the wine that meets the day's catch. We grow ours in the clay soils of Upper Moutere, Nelson — aromatic, textural,...
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Making labels that come back to the land with Gareth McGhie
The land speaks through our wine. How do we represent that on the bottle? We worked with artist and carver Gareth McGhie (Ngāti Kahungunu) to find the answer....
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How to drink Rosé (and what to eat with it)
Rosé isn’t a “special occasion” wine. It’s the bottle you open when friends turn up. When the sun’s out. Or when it’s Tuesday and you feel like it....
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How we're reducing our energy footprint
From vine to green | Our EECA journey - Watch now: https://bit.ly/4p8ws2h At Tohu, we’re taking practical steps to reduce emissions and build resilience for the generations to...
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What the Awatere River means to us
At first light, the Awatere River moves quietly through the valley. A silver thread weaving its way from the Kaikōura Ranges to the sea. There’s something grounding about...
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How a lighter bottle is reducing our carbon footprint
We recently moved part of our Tohu Manaaki range into lighter-weight bottles, reducing each bottle by just under 100g. A lighter bottle, a lighter footprint. Sometimes small shifts...
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Our Whenua Ora journey
Kaitiakitanga reminds us that we are all part of a legacy — entrusted with the wellbeing of our people, our lands, and our waters. It’s a responsibility we...
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Chargrilled zucchini salad with Tohu Sauvignon Blanc
There’s something special about simple, honest food shared outdoors — especially when it’s paired with a crisp glass of Tohu Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2025. This Chargrilled Zucchini...
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