Tohu Wines’ 2018 Whenua Matua Chardonnay received one of the 50 Best in Show accolades at the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards. Nelson’s Tohu Wines are the toast of the New Zealand wine industry after taking out a coveted ‘Best in Show’ prize at the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards. As the only New Zealand winery to receive a Best in Show award, it was a major achievement for Tohu – the world’s first Māori-owned winery. Decanter organisers said while New Zealand was more well-known for its Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Chardonnay had been quietly building its success in recent years. “These single vineyard wines hold great structure, exceptional varietal characteristics, texture and complexity.”Tohu Wines/Supplied Tohu Wines also received a Gold Medal for its 2020 Sauvignon Blanc at the Decanter Awards.

Source: Stuff July 14, 2021 23:11 UTC