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The 2020 Audrey's reviewed

Reviews are starting to come in for the Ostler Audrey's Pinot Gris 2020. As always, it's a delight and humbling to hear the wine critics' opinions of our wine. Cam Douglas, MS Fantastic bouquetRead more

Kind words for the 2020 Ostler Rosé

Bob Campbell, MW, recently featured the Ostler Rosé 2020 as his wine of the week in the NZ Listener. His review read: "Fragrant rosé with cherry, strawberry and subtle floral flavours supported byRead more

Ostler Wines sold to ACG Wines Ltd

Media release Ostler Vineyard Ltd 22 July 2021 Ostler Wines sold to ACG Wines Ltd Waitaki Valley wine pioneer company Ostler Wines has been sold to ACG Wines Ltd and will be operated by The LindisRead more

The aging of Waitaki Valley wines

A few thoughts on the aging of Waitaki Valley wines. Many red Burgundies (Pinot Noir of course) are unapproachable for 5 to 10 years from vintage. New World Pinots, however, are often from moreRead more

More love for the '19 Audrey's

More delight among the Ostler team as reviews for the 2019 Audrey's Pinot Gris come in. Sam Kim from Wine Orbit Wonderfully fruited and complex, the bouquet shows apricot, poached pear, hint ofRead more

5 stars for the 2019 Audrey's

We're humbled and delighted to see Michael Cooper's for the latest vintage of the Ostler Audrey's Pinot Gris. Ostler Audrey's Waitaki Valley North Otago Pinot Gris (2019) The classy, youthful 2019Read more

Sixth IWC gold medal for Ostler Caroline's

Media release; 28 November 2020 - Ostler Wines, based in the North Otago township of Kurow, has been awarded a gold medal for the Ostler Caroline’s Pinot Noir 2018 in the prestigious InternationalRead more

Savour the last of the 2016 Caroline's

We were delighted to have Candice Chow's thoughts on our very special '16 Caroline's Pinot Noir. 5-star review, August 2020: Ostler Caroline's Pinot Noir 2016, Waitaki Valley Bright, lightRead more

More love for our fabulous Audrey's

5-star review, August 2020: Ostler Audrey's Pinot Gris 2016, Waitaki Valley Bright, even colour throughout, light yellow. The bouquet is elegant and tightly bound with stonefruit, pear drop, alongRead more

2018 Pinots tasted by Candice Chow

We're delighted to see that highly respected wine reviewer Raymond Chan’s legacy lives on in the skilled hands of sommelier Candice Chow. After Raymond's sad passing in 2019, Candice thought "IRead more

Growing Pinot Noir in the Waitaki Valley

Growing grapes in the Waitaki is not for the faint-hearted. It is neither easy nor hugely profitable in a monetary sense. Which suits us down to the ground because it has, so far, driven theRead more

Tasting the 2020 vintage

Due to earlier COVID restrictions, our early July visit marked the first time that Jeff and I could actually go inside VinPro in Cromwell where our wines are being made with with great care thisRead more

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