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Winemaking
Georges Michel Estate was established in 1997. Situated in the heart of the famous ‘Golden Mile’ micro terroir renowned for the consistent production of fruit of intense flavour and of the highest quality in the Marlborough wine region.
about our STORY
The Estate is Established
1997
Situated in the ‘Golden Mile’ which denotes the central route of the Rapaura road area, renowned for the production of the best flavored fruit of the Marlborough wine region.
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THE FIRST WINES
1998
The first Sauvignon Blanc was released in 1998 followed by an oak-aged Chardonnay and a Pinot Noir in 1999.
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
1999
Sauvignon Blanc “Double Gold Medal“ at the1999 San Francisco International Wine Competition. Since their very first release, Georges Michel’s wines have been awarded numerous national and international Awards including Top Gold Awards in the USA, Asia, Europe and Australia.
gold medals in international wine shows
A R D W I N N I N G W I N E
Swan Michel Winemaker, and daughter of founder Georges Michel
Georges’ daughter, Swan, has headed the winemaking team since 2005. After gaining her degree in Viticulture and Oenology in Lincoln University, she went to France for the 2004 vintage at Chateau le Grand Verdus (Bordeaux) where she participated in the crafting of their Grande Reserve wines .
In 2005, after the vintage at the New Zealand family winery, Swan was part of the winemaking team at the famous Clos des Lambray (1er Cru – Burgundy – France) and in 2006, at the world famous Domaine Henri Bourgeois in Sancerre (France).
Golden Mile
Sauvignon Blanc
Bright, fresh and zingy, exhibiting hints of freshly cut capsicum, lime and green apple on the nose through to a richly structured palate which has gentle acidity, a touch of elegance and a long, lingering finish.
Awards for this wine:
- Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge, France, 2012/2014/2016/2018/2021
- Gold Medal – Berlin Wine Trophy, Germany, 2020/2021/2022
- Rated – 95 Points / 5 Stars (Wine Orbit – Sam Kim)
Golden Mile
Sauvignon Blanc
Bright, fresh and zingy, exhibiting hints of freshly cut capsicum, lime and green apple on the nose through to a richly structured palate which has gentle acidity, a touch of elegance and a long, lingering finish.
Awards for this wine:
- Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge, France, 2012/2014/2016/2018/2021
- Gold Medal – Berlin Wine Trophy, Germany, 2020/2021/2022
- Rated – 95 Points / 5 Stars (Wine Orbit – Sam Kim)
GOLDEN MILE
Pinot Noir
An elegant wine with seductive spice and smoke aromas leading into a cascade of ripe red berry fruit flavours, forest floor characters and a hint of chocolate, encompassed by velvety smooth tannins.
Awards for this wine:
- Silver Medal – San Francisco International Wine Competition 2010
- Gold Medal – Winewise Small Vigneron Awards Australia 2007
- 90 Points – James Halliday 2008
sustainability
Mindfulness
of the Environment
The vineyard, is 100% family owned and managed under very strict sustainable wine growing practices. Since their very first release, Georges Michel’s wines have been awarded numerous national and international Awards including Top Gold Awards in the USA, Asia, Europe and Australia.
