“Te Mãnia has an international reputation for producing fine wines. A two time Champion of the prestigious Bragato Wine Awards, Te Mãnia has created an enviable record for making excellent Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Riesling wines.” 
- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail

Te Mãnia Nelson Reserve Pinot Noir

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Pinot Noir 2008

Awarded a Gold medal at the Sydney Top 100, Highly Commended.

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Pinot Noir 2008

"Powerful Nelson wine with mouth filling body and rich, ripe, citrusy flavours, seasoned with toasty French and American oak. Slightly creamy texture, with fresh acidity keeping things lively." **** Stars. - Michael Cooper Winestate, Best of Regional NZ

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Pinot Noir 2007

"Elegant, curvaceous and spicy, this hand-harvested Nelson wine shows a seductive femininity. Attractively scented, beautifully rich, round palate, lithe, sinuous body, beautifully structured and the flavours linger like the memory of a kiss. Make a date with this one." - Kent Slocombe, The Press, December 2008

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Pinot Noir 2007

"A thumping little pinot from Nelson way, boasting lovely aromas of japonica, sweet black tea, spicy cedar and lush, forest-floor type fragrances. It is slippery, sexy and smoky to taste – superb value indeed." - Yvonne Lorkin

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Pinot Noir 2007

"Dark black cherry colour, savoury blackberry aromas, a big round mouthfeel with hints of smoky bacon and black pepper in the flavours.  A fantastic wine that is still youthful and is another great wine for the cellar." - Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail, July 2008

Winestate ****½ Stars - Michael Cooper 2008

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Pinot Noir 2007

Awarded a Silver Medal at the NZ International wine show

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

 "An impressive and gorgeous Pinot Noir.  Medium red/purple in colour with a lovely fragrance of black plums, cherries and nice background oak characters.  Already showing complexity and intrigue, it’s rich, but not heavy, with stunning texture and balance.  Beautifully structured with fine acidity and fine grain tannins, this Pinot has purity of fruit as well as complexity from winemaking.  This will only get better with bottle age.  Smart Buy."

***** Stars. - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A step up in quality and intensity comes with the 2006 Te Mania Reserve Nelson Pinot Noir. A bright dark cherry colour and aromas that are again ripe and intense black cherry are complimented by a mouth feel that is nicely weighted. Ripe cherry flavours with savoury toasted oak characters and silky tannins make this a very serious wine that is wonderful value. I have paid a lot more for wine far less impressive."

- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail September 2007

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

"A romatic cherry/berry nose with a hint of creek-water. Fresh and mellow.  Bright, cherryish impact is all about succulent, loose limbed fruit, simultaneously gentle and intense. Mid palate is firm and pretty flavoured, with depth and an acid based keenness. Finish is slightly hard, with strong acid presence and a glitter of fruit. Needs some more bottle age, but promising stuff."

- Keith Stewart, True Wines

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

"A thumping little pinot from Nelson way, boasting lovely aromas of japonica, sweet black tea, spicy cedar and lush, forest-floor type fragrances.  It is slippery, sexy and smoky to taste – superb value indeed."

- Yvonne Lorkin

Te Mãnia 2006 Reserve Pinot Noir   ****½ StarsWine Kingdom, Japan

Te Mãnia 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir **** Stars - Decanter 2008

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Pinot Noir 2005

“What a fantastic Pinot!  Nelson – give yourselves a high five.  Explosive fruit and savoury, mushroomy spices combine with cold tea, juicy cranberry and black cherry characters.  Ultra-smooth on the palate with sweet fruit notes and a lingering earthy finish (note to self…must ask Santa for a case this Christmas)” ***** Stars

– Yvonne Lorkin, wine writer.

“Deeply coloured, bold and savoury, with firm, ripe, concentrated flavours of dark fruits, spices and smoky oak.  Powerful wine with excellent harmony and length.”****½ Stars

- Michael Cooper, Winestate April 2007.

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Pinot Noir 2005

Awarded a Gold medal at the Air New Zealand Show

“Pinot Envy Te Mãnia Reserve Nelson Pinot Noir 2005. This wine’s elder siblings have won several high-profile awards. It doesn’t disappoint. Its got an enticing pinot bouquet, a satisfyingly deep ruby colour, soft fruit tannin, spices, and cherry flavours that linger on the aftertaste. It’s a wine that will give some of the big names of Central Otago and Martinborough a run, and will only get better with cellar age. Gutsy.”
- Simon Cunliffe, The Press

Te Mãnia 2005 Reserve Pinot.  “Tasty and richly fruited with loads of warm pinot flavours looking good. A clean, fresh style, bountiful in plums, some strawberries, opening up very well.”
- Peter Saunders, **** Stars Winestate

“This tasting unearthed several Pinot Noir bargains. Te Mãnia Reserve 2003 is a prime example.  This Nelson wine knocks the spots off many of its more expensive peers.  Cherry, plum and dark berry flavours were noted in this very big and quite oaky wine.  It clearly has good cellaring potential. Gold Medal 93 Points.  Best value for money.”
- Bob Campbell MW, Home and Entertaining 05

Te Mãnia 2003 Reserve Pinot, was selected by Jancis Robinson as one of her top 10 Pinots from New Zealand, noting…..“Te Mãnia produce wines with an impressive combination of early charm and evidence of future potential.”
- Jancis Robinson, Decanter 2005

Te Mãnia Reserve Pinot 2001, Bragato Trophy winner for Top Pinot Noir, Red Wine and Top Wine of Show 2003.  “This wine is still very young and the nose is still quite closed but give the glass a good shake and rich cherry/ earthy / mushroom characters ooze out of the glass.  Taste the wine and the first impression you will get is of rich, sweet fruit backed up with those familiar smoky/earthy/savoury flavours.  Elegant fruit driven tannins round out the experience nicely.  This is a powerful pinot that is almost too easy to drink and deserves the accolades it has received.”
- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail Oct 2002

Te Mãnia Nelson Reserve Chardonnay

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Cahrdonnay 2006

"Many Chardonnay fans will just love this wine.  An opulent Chardonnay boasting ripe peaches, butterscotch and toasty oak.  The equally luscious palate shows loads of ripe fruit characters and unctuous creamy texture with nicely balanced acidity.  This is an absolutely delicious wine for those who enjoy a bigger, richer style of Chardonnays.  Fermented and matured in French and American oak for 10 months. At its best: now to 2009."  93 / ***** Stars

- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, 2007

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Chardonnay 2006

"Te Mania produce consistent high-quality wines and this chardonnay is no exception.  The nose is loaded with grapefruit, toasty oak and juicy stonefruit, leading to a deliciously weighty mouthfeel with roast nuts, ripe rockmelon and a long lingering finish.  Yummorama."****½ Stars- Yvonne Lorkin

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Chardonnay 2006

"Touched with buttercups and manuka honey, this quite intoxicating nose invokes endless fields of golden wildflowers.  A slippery, vanilla front swiftly blossoms, revealing seamlessly well integrated butterscotch, grapefruit and manuka honey notes, complemented by a suggestion of ripe peach and all in finely balanced relation to one another. The finish is dry and flavoursome. Balance, tension, and generosity are the hallmarks of this impressive wine."

- David Stewart, True Wines

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Chardonnay 2006

Awarded a Silver medal at the New Zealand International Wine Show 2007

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Chardonnay 2005

"This is a powerful wine that is rich but balanced. Delicate peach aromas are reflected in the flavours but obvious minerality and a touch of grapefruit marmalade flavour in the finish round out a super wine experience. This is a beautifully complex, full and statisfying wine. This one will find its way into my cellar."

- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail September 2007

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Chardonnay 2005

"This is a striking, bold Chardonnay displaying loads of ripe stone fruit and creamy, toasty oak characters.  The bouquet is so fragrant you could just smell it for hours.  The palate enhances the lovely perfume by providing full, rich texture and beautifully balanced acidity giving freshness.  Great length which seduces you for a second sip."  93 points ***** Stars

- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Chardonnay 2005

"Bright yellow gold. Copious amounts of vanillin oak, lanolin, butterscotch and stonefruit on the nose carry through to the rich, full-bodied, mouthfilling palate that brims with ripe stonefruits, tangelo zest and spicy cedar. This is truly a Chardonnay lovers wine and gets better and better as it opens up. With decanting the boisterous oak flavours meld seamlessly into the wine as a whole and the finish is long, creamy, sweet-oaked and powerful."

– Sue Courtenay

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Chardonnay 2005

“One of the most satisfying chardonnays to emerge from the Nelson Region.  Made only in good vintages, it’s a weighty, creamy, impeccably balanced wine that delivers a great surge of rich, vibrant flavour.  Power, complexity, finesse…it’s all here.

- Karl Du Fresne, Sunday Star Times February 2007

“Te Mania Nelson Reserve Chardonnay 2005 is a beauty.  If you like your chardonnay full and rich, then this is for you.  Fermented in oak barrels. Lots of lees stirring and full malolactic fermentation, this wine has a luscious creamy texture and flavours that evolve from ripe peaches to soft oak, then bread yeast, and finally spice in the mouth.  The 2004 version of this wine picked up several gold medals and I suggest the latest release will have similar success.  It simply puts a smile on your face.”

- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail Dec 2006

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Chardonnay 2005

“Powerful Nelson wine, fermented in French (58 per cent) and American oak barriques.  Concentrated, ripe stonefruit and toasty oak flavours, with full MLF and a sliver of sweetness adding smoothness.” ****½ Stars.

- Michael Cooper, Winestate 2007

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Chardonnay 2005

‘No wallflower this, its vibrant peaches and firm, forward, toasty oak eliciting much enthusiasm from the panel.  Fleshy, flavoursome and flooded with fruit.’ **** Stars. - Cuisine

Te Mãnia Reserve Chardonnay 2004 rated ****½ Stars and Best Buy Cuisine for outstanding value for quality and price.  “This finely textured wine has nutty, creamy aromas leading into a tight, elegant wine with good vigour and intensity. The palate is concentrated and complex, with well-ripened fruit flavours, rich and lingering.”

“Te Mãnia is a Nelson winery that’s full of surprises. The Reserve Chardonnay 2004 is just such a wine. It’s a big oaky chardonnay with a deliciously creamy texture. The oak is slightly dominant but there’s plenty of delicious peach, guava and citrus flavours as well. A complex and appealing chardonnay.”  ***** Stars
- Bob Campbell MW, Gourmet Traveller Wine

Te Mãnia Reserve 2004 was awarded a Gold Medal at Bragato Wine Awards and ***** Stars by Bob Campbell MW in NZ House & Garden

Te Mãnia Reserve Nelson Chardonnay 2003  “Typically a powerful, generous wine with heaps of oak seasoning, rich, concentrated, ripe fruit flavours and a cream-smooth texture. The 2003 (4.5 stars) was fermented and matured for 10 months in French oak casks (40% new). Nutty aromas lead to a weighty Nelson wine with a strong surge of grapefruit and toast flavours and a creamy-rich flavours.”
- Michael Cooper, Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines 2006

Te Mãnia Reserve Chardonnay 2002 was awarded ****½ Stars by Michael Cooper in Winestate Magazine and a Gold Medal at the Bragato Wine Awards.

Te Mãnia Nelson Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Awarded a Silver Medal at the New Zealand International Wine Show

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2008
"Packed with flavour, this wine was tank-fermented, then matured 50/50 in tanks and seasoned oak barrels. Herbaceous, fleshy and rich, with strong gooseberry, herb, fig and spice flavours, a slightly nutty twist and considerable complexity." **** Stars - Michael Cooper
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Te Mania Nelson Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2007
“After a fresh, lively initial impact with citrus and yellow capsicum flavours, and well balanced acidity, the wine consolidates with a fleshier mid section of good complexity, with long mineral and herbaceous notes. Texturally mouthfilling and lightly buttery, a composed, highly enjoyable wine.”
- David Stewart, Truewines 2008

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2007

"Fleshy, concentrated dry wine, matured in a 50/50 split of tanks and old barrels. Slightly oaky aromas and flavours, with ripe, tropical fruit flavours and good acid balance. Best drinking 2009."*** ½ Stars - Michael Cooper, Winestate 2008

Te Mania Nelson Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2007

"Oak aged Sauvignon Blanc with plenty of flavour and a creamy texture. It's obviously, but not excessively, oaky with ripe tree fruit flavours and a suggestion of bready yeast character."
- Bob Campbell

Te Mãnia Nelson Sauvignon Blanc

Te Mania Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2008

"Ripely scented and fleshy, with good depth of tropical, sweet-fruit flavours, fresh acidity and a well-rounded finish."                          - Michael Cooper, Winestate

Te Mania Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2008

"An attractive nose showing passion fruit, fresh herb and stonefruit characters. It’s ripe and aromatic without being overly intense. The palate is round and textured mid range and beautifully balanced acidity. It’s well poised and balanced with a lengthy finish."

**** Stars - Wine Orbit

Te Mania Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2007

"The nose is lifted and vibrant showing lime zest, fresh cut grass and currants with subtle mineral notes.  The palate is intense and dry with a lovely zing at the end.  A well structured wine with racy acidity."  ****½ Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit April 2008

Te Mania Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2007

"Has herbaceous nettle and capsicum aromas that are bright, fresh and tinged with citrus characters. A big burst of old- fashioned ripe apple flavours are a nice surprise when you taste the wine but this is quickly followed by lashings of gooseberry and fresh acidity. A hugely long mouth watering finish makes you want to drink more of this wee beauty."

- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail September 2007

"The Te Mania 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, is a fresh, lively example of the genre, exuding citrus, green-apple and tropical notes to overlay the gooseberry."

- Simon Cunliffe, The Press, 27 September 2007

"Te Mania Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2007 is more than just fruit salad bomb.   There's a nice richness and texture to the mouth filling passionfruit and kiwi overtones and the suggestion of mineral complexity, and it has a crisp, satisfying finish.**** Stars."

- Charmian Smith, The Otago Daily Times, 2007

Te Mania Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2006

“This is a nicely rounded wine with a full mouthfeel, flavours of apples, gooseberries, lime and minerals.  Very fine acidity in a long finish makes it a smooth wine that is dangerously easy to drink.”

- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail Dec 2006

Te Mania Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2006

"A citrussy aroma and a tropical fruit flavour with pineapple to the fore and stonefruit on the finish. Not so pungent but quite juicy with a clean zesty finish and a rich, juicy aftertaste. Lovely and fresh."

– Sue Courtenay

Te Mania Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2006  

“Open and pour.  A very aromatic wine with the usual sauvignon blanc characters, minus the grassy edge.  Plenty of gooseberry but this is leavened by concentrated citrus flavours.  A fresh, clean, ripe wine ideal for a summer’s day sipper.  Don’t put it away for a rainy day.”

- Kate Fraser, The Press, December 14th 2006

Te Mania Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2006

“Fresh and lively, with ripe tropical fruit flavours mingled with crisp, herbaceous characters.  Fractionally sweet, appetisingly crisp finish.” ***½ Stars - Michael Cooper, Winestate 2007

Te Mãnia Sauvignon Blanc 2005

“This Nelson number nudged me out of my complacency and habit.  Its got most of what you would expect from its near neighbour – the gooseberry and the citrus in particular – but there’s an extra bit of something tropical going on, too.  Most alluring, and a wine to which I will definitely return.” 
- Simon Cunliffe, The Press

Te Mãnia Sauvignon Blanc 2005

“Pale green/gold.  Crispy herbal aromas.  Juicy delivery, has excellent flavour and intensity introducing a palate that is simply bursting at the seams. Clean, lively, intense wine that ends with a sigh and lingering flavour stain.”
- Keith Stewart, Grill Magazine

Te Mãnia Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2004

“Tasty, true to variety style with lots of life and zing.  Five Nelson vineyards contributed to the balance of this wine.  Nicely Ready.”  **** Stars. - Peter Saunders, Winestate

Te Mãnia Nelson Riesling

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2008

"Slightly honeyed bouquet, leading into a very crisp and lively wine with good intensity of slightly sweet, lemony, limey flavours."

****Stars, Best of Regional New Zealand Winestate
- Michael Cooper Winestate

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2008

"Lush, ripe nose is stuffed with autumnal fruit aromas and a dash of citrus freshness. Firm and dry through the mid palate with fine flavours and a bright, flavoursome finish laced with minerals. Dry and stylish, lingering."
- Keith Stewart, True Wines

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2008
"A lively wine with a hint of lime and gorse flowers and honey, a bright intensity in the mouth and a dryish finish."
- Charmian Smith Otago Daily Times

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2008
"Compelling aromas of Beeswax, honeysuckle, and white peach, along with zingy minerality and juicy citrus flavours, make this wine far too drinkable. Full-flavoured, yet elegant and delicate – and superb value for money." **** Stars
- Yvonne Lorkin

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2008
"Fabulous aromatics is your initial greeting with this Nelson plains Riesling which shows ripe, refreshing flavours of lemon/tangerine citrus and sherbet, hints of tropical fruits and a fresh clean finish. Weighty and full flavoured, this is a delicious off-dry styled Riesling. A wine brimming with freshness and appeal!"
- Colin Ford, WTO

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2007

"Pretty kafir lime and Thai green mango nose. Good intensity of crisp, mouthwatering citrus fruit flavours and a medium body. 10 grams per litre of residual sugar. Long finish. Drink now – 2010."
- Robert Parker.com, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, 88 points

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2007

"A fresh, summery front of succulent citrus fruits over some very complimentary background minerality carries nice weight, signing off with a zesty, drying finish. Straight forward, well balanced deliciousness."
- David Stewart, Truewines 2008

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2007

"This has a muted nose at first, before revealing some attractive, waxy aromas. The palate is still subdued and demands coaxing from the glass. But good ripeness: notes of apple, pear and a touch of nectarine with that oily Riesling inflecting the finish. Very fine. Drink now." Tasted January 2008, Review by Neal Martin, Wine Advocate # 176 (Apr 2008), Rating: 88/100, RobertParker.com

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2007

"Full-bodied, with crisp, citrusy, slightly spicy, appley and gingery flavours, a hint of sweetness and satisfying depth."

- Michael Cooper, Winestate 2008

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2006

Awarded a Gold Medal at the Royal New Zealand Wine Show 2007

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2006

“This is a very promising young Riesling and may turn out to be outstanding.  Lifted aromas of fresh apple, lime/lemon and mineral characters indicating little or no botrytis influence.  It’s pure Riesling.  The palate delivers excellent concentration and fine texture with gentle sweetness which is well balanced by the crisp acidity.  The length is very long and delicate.  A stunning, youthful Riesling displaying focus, precision and tightly knit structure.  At its best: end of 2007 to 2010.”  Smart Buy 93 points ***** Stars

- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2006

The Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2006 is one of the many fine examples of this varietal emerging from the region. Of all the wines under Nelson labels, Riesling seems the most effortless, and while the grape does well in most New Zealand wine centres, no single region has yet to stake a pre-eminent claim on this classical varietal. Nelson could well be the one to step up to the plate.  This particular Riesling is young and full of lime and restrained honey, with a streak of refreshing, flinty minerality – a bargain at $17.

- Simon Cunliffe, The Press, 27 September 2007

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2006

“Floral and lively, with fresh, crisp, citrus and passionfruit flavours, slight sweetness and a lengthy finish.” **** Stars

- Michael Cooper, Winestate March 2007

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2006

"A fleshy, rich, beguiling mouthful remniscent of lemon meringue and grapefruit marmalade. The fruit expression and underlying acidity balance the 13gms/l residual sugar; it finishes fresh and dry."

- John Saker, Herald, 2007

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2006

"Floral notes with a suggestion of lime and lemon and the sweetness of fruit balanced by a steely dry finish, give charm and style to this wine."

- Charmian Smith, The Otago Daily Times 2007  

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2006

"An eclectic cavalcade of aromas, with apricot, a touch of ginger, tangerine and a strong, limey minerality.  Quite fruit forward initially, with succulent citrus flavours including tangerine, lime and persimmon. These develop, as a pleasing complexity becomes apparent through the mid-palate, until the dominant characteristic in the back end of the wine is its firm, limey minerallity. Enjoy on its own, or with hard cheeses and quince."

- David Stewart, True Wines 2007

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2006

Awarded a Silver Medal at the New Zealand International Wine Show 2007

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2005

There’s some really intense chalky minerality showing through with aromas of manuka honey, oatmeal and tropical fruit.  It is layered with ripe citrus and mealy aromatics with a punchy acidic spine that gives it great length of flavour.  More please! **** Stars

-Yvonne Lorkin, wine writer.

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2005

“Is a dry wine but is not short on flavour.  It has great lime and mineral flavours, with a nice dry acidity in the finish.  The acids are elegant rather than harsh, making a well balanced wine.  Last year was a great vintage and I think this will cellar well for two to five years.”

- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail Oct 2006.

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2005

“Gorgeous lemon and lime zingy flavours.  Fantastically good Riesling at this price.”

**** Stars - Joelle Thomson

Te Mãnia Riesling 2005

“Good Nelson wines are about…and one such is this deliciously dry offering.  It has a pale-gold hue, an orange-peach nose and a mouth-filling lime-lemon taste.  In a word terrific.”
- Brian Prebble, The Press

Te Mãnia Riesling 2004

“Generous, slightly sweet wine with a hint of minerally characters on the nose and rich, ripe, citrusy flavours, firm and persistent.” **** Stars - Cuisine

Te Mãnia Riesling 2003 awarded a Gold medal at the 2003 Bragato Wine Awards and a Gold medal at the Royal Easter Wine Show 2004.

Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2003

"Floral, finely balanced wine in a dryish style.  Crisp, with good weight and pure, incisive lemon/lime flavour, fresh and lingering.  Fine value."

**** Stars - Cuisine

Te Mãnia Nelson Pinot Gris

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Gris 2008

Awarded a Gold Medal at the New Zealand International Wine Show

"Mouthfilling and full bodied with pear, apple, mandarin and a touch of dryness on the lingering finish."
- NZIWS Judges

"A tiny cropping of less than 5 tonnes per hectare, grapes were whole bunch pressed and fermented at cool temperatures. The nose is gentle yet shows beautifully ripe peach and apricot characters with elegant floral notes. It’s lush and richly textured on the palate with opulent mouthfeel, a touch of sweetness (5.1 g/l) and well integrated acidity. It’s silky smooth and sumptuous."

****½ Stars - Wine Orbit

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Gris 2008

"Fragrant floral honeysuckle aromas mixed with tangelo and apple notes. Delicious citrus, rock melon and pear with caramelised apple flavours. Hints of Turkish delight and rose petals. A smooth long lingering finish."
- Tiz Wine

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Gris 2008

The recent popularity of pinot gris has been simply phenomenal. The supple, easygoing nature of this wine makes it so popular with many consumers. There are some richly textured and beautifully fragrant examples made in Nelson. Te Mania produce some of the best pinot gris in the country.

Te Mania Pinot Gris 2008
An inviting nose displaying ripe stonefruit and floral characters. It’s juicy and rounded on the palate with smooth texture and subtle sweetness.

- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Gris 2007

"Just when pinot gris is starting to get boring, along comes one that makes you sit up and take notice. This Nelson wine is elegant and refined (adjectives not always applicable to pinot gris), with pure, concentrated, harmonious flavour and a supple, soft mouth fell. Delicious."
- Karl du Fresne, Sunday Star Times, Nov 2007

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Gris 2007
"Light, consistent straw. Light, pretty aromas of almonds and cherry blossoms, with a hint of baked apple. After the interesting floral front, a subtle, delicate wine emerges, tasting of dried pears and apples over a secondary wave of flavours including apricot, pineapple and lemon. These initially understated flavours prove surprisingly tenacious, and the wine finishes strongly. Subtly delightful."
- David Stewart, Truewines 2008

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Gris 2007

"Te Mania is not a winery that's on everybody's lips, but this is a pinot gris that probably should be. A very smart and palatable example of the variety made from hand-picked fruit off the Waimea Plain. Smooth and rich, with plenty of pears and spice."
- Warren Barton, Dominion 2008.

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Gris 2007

Selected Best of the Best Wine Guide
- Peter Saunders 2008

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Gris 2006
“Has a wonderful honeysuckle aroma with bright citrus flavours upfront that are rounded out with lovely ripe acidity and elegant minerality. This wine is a beautifully balanced wine.”
- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail September 2007.

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Gris 2006
"Wow, Pinot Gris with loads of flavours. A very attractive nose displaying ripe apricot, pear and floral notes. It’s full and rounded with elegance and finesse showing lovely silky texture and soft acidity. A touch of sweetness (7.3 g/l) makes it all go down nicely. It’s delectable and very drinkable now." 90 points****½ Stars
- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Gris 2006

"Light, pretty aromas of almonds and cherry blossoms, with a hint of baked apple. After the interesting floral front, a subtle, delicate wine emerges, tasting of dried pears and apples over a secondary wave of flavours including apricot, pineapple and lemon. These initially understated flavours prove surprisingly tenacious, and the wine finishes strongly. Subtly delightful."
- David Stewart. True Wines 2007.

Te Mãnia Nelson Chardonnay

Te Mania Nelson Chardonnay 2007

“A lively, lightish front with a mildly buttery texture, developing clean stone-fruit, honey and pineapple flavours through the mid palate. Well balanced and very approachable, this presents a straight forward, attractive range of flavours and holds its shape well into the tail.”

- David Stewart, True Wines 2008

Te Mania Nelson Chardonnay 2007

“A smooth texture and good mouth feel. The flavours are nicely integrated with some attractive grapefruit and hazelnut characters. Good value at this price. **** Stars”

- Bob Campbell

Te Mania Nelson Chardonnay 2006

“The first vineyard to be established in the Waimea plains (1990), Te Mania has been proven as a consistently top quality producer.  They say Nelson city is the sunniest spot in the country.  They may be right because this wine is bottled sunshine.  Gorgeous ripe peaches and apricots with a gentle oak influence and a touch of creamy notes on the nose.  It’s equally appealing on the palate showing vibrant, succulent fruity flavours and a smooth texture.  Just delicious.”       88 points **** Stars

- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“Te Mania 2006 Nelson Chardonnay is a classic. It is ripe and creamy with the aromas dominated by peach and nectarine characters but livened up by a touch of citrus. The mouthfeel is nice and weighty, again dominated by peach and nectarine flavours but delightfully balanced by just the right amount of acidity and a light touch of oak. This is a super wine and exceptional value.”

- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail September 2007

Te Mania Nelson Chardonnay 2006

“A heady combination of shortbread, pink grapefruit and roasting seasame seeds.  Lots of confident, expressive, almost agressive fruit tempered by a soft, silky texture. Grapefruit is the most prominent flavour, with a secondary range including shortbread, a touch of sweet rosemary and nectarine. Best enjoyed with some tasty bird, like duck.”

- David Stewart, True Wines

Te Mania Nelson Chardonnay 2005

“Tidy Nelson Chardonnay, showing some youthful acidity but already a decent food-style which speaks well of grape and region. Lots of life ahead.”  **** Stars

- Peter Saunders, Winestate Aug 06

Te Mania Nelson Chardonnay 2005

The 1st equal highest scoring Chardonnay in the under $25 section of our judging. Te Mania ('The Plains') is a small family run vineyard in Nelson. The wine is an appealing, aromatic, fruity Chardonnay, showing ripe stone fruit, mealy notes and cedary oak, with a clean fresh palate.  Scenic Cellars tasting of 158 Chardonnays 09/06

Te Mãnia Chardonnay 2005 was awarded Silver at the Royal Easter Wine awards 2005.

2005  “Tidy Nelson Chardonnay, showing some youthful acidity but already a decent food-style which speaks well of grape and region. Lots of life ahead.”  **** Stars
- Peter Saunders, Winestate Aug 06

Te Mãnia Chardonnay 2003 was awarded 4 Stars Winestate Magazine and rated Best Buy by TizWine.com 2003.

Te Mãnia Nelson Pinot Noir

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Noir 2008

Awarded a Silver Medal at the Royal Easter Show

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Noir 2008

"This wine displays distinctly varietal characters of cherries and leather, with underlying earthy, savoury flavours. Vibrant fruit melds with integrated oak and delivers a long, complex finish. An inviting, satisfying wine and fantastic value!"- Colin Ford, WTO

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Noir 2008

"This is a great value pinot....Lovely, sweet, baked strawberry that is spicy, medicinal and smooth.**** Stars " - Yvonne Lorkin

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Noir 2007

"There’s nothing plain about this light, bright, fresh and appealing wine. Raspberries and cherries combine with spices, herbs and savoury smoky bacon fat notes to make a well balanced and very drinkable wine."
- Graham Stringer, The Press November 2008

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Noir 2007

“A rich, savoury, quite fruity front with plum and some forest floor characteristics, developing fair complexity through the middle as dark chocolate, blackberry, spicy oak and sour cherry notes become apparent. Finishes strong and dry. A great partner for barbequed lamb cutlets.”

- David Stewart, Truewines 2008

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Noir 2006

“The Te Mania Pinot Noir 2006 is indeed made from beautiful ripe fruit, which gave this wine a soft sensual character. Beautifully made to express his fruit intensity of strawberries and cherries on the nose and on the palate. Light toast. The mouth feel is very alive and juicy, with well balanced acidity, spiciness, light footed and deliciously sensual. A beautiful Pinot Noir.”

- Perswijn, Netherlands, 26th May 2008

"Te Mania 2006 Nelson Pinot Noir is fantastic value at less than $20. In fact it proves you don’t need to a pay a fortune to get good pinot. Intense dark cherry, spicy oak and a touch of toast and smoky bacon characters in the aromas are a hint of the taste experience awaiting you. Soft fruit flavours with complexity added by savoury spiced cherry tones and very fine tannins make this a wine that will be perfect with lamb on the barbecue this summer."

- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail September 2007

Te Mania 2006 Nelson Pinot Noir ~ Subtle sophisticate

"If I hadn’t looked at the label I would swear this wine was European: it’s light but well rounded, not in-your-face and overpowering. I’d call it subtle and sophisticated. A cherry-red colour, it’s full of berry flavours and there’s no hint of tannin. I can’t help feel it would improve and develop more complexity with age."

- David Killick, The Press 11 Oct 2007

Te Mania 2006 Nelson Pinot Noir

"A bright, appealing Pinot Noir showing ripe, dark berries with sweet herbs.  The palate is juicy with a ripe, fruit texture which is nicely balanced by the crisp acidity.  Fine tannins at the finish leave the palate clean and dry.  An attractive and approachable wine with a wide appeal."

- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Noir 2005

 “A very appealing style of Pinot Noir displaying dark cherries and plums with gentle smoky oak; there’s a dash of spice too.  The generous palate and fruit characters really express the purity of the variety so well.  Good acidity and tannins provide excellent structure and balance to the wine, and lead to a classic firm finish.  The price is amazingly good.”   Smart Buy **** ½ Stars.

- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Noir 2005

“Nelson is an underrated wine region; but then it has a higher purpose in life, as the gateway to some of the most spectacular trout fishing on the planet. If there is  single person in Australia that I have not yet bored senseless with the photos of my everso big trout then fear not, I’ll get to you. Meanwhile, this local pinot, full of alluring spices, black cherries and integrating oak, shows how good the wines are. But the trout…”

Stuart Gregor -  Don’t buy wine without me **** ½ Stars

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Noir 2005

Savoury, earthy, dense aromas of funky wild yeasts, earth and hints of leather lead into a deep, earthy, savoury palate full of herbs, mushrooms, crisp red and fleshy black cherry fruit that combine together in such a way to make an intriguing wine with depth and character. I like the way it opens up in a big glass to become rich, savoury and creamy with an underlying herbal fascination and a flourish of spice. A sleeping giant.

– Sue Courtenay

“Savoury well structured 2005 pinot noir.”

- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail Dec 2006

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Noir 2005

**** ½ Stars Winestate 2007

Te Mania Nelson Pinot Noir 2005

Best value - Te Mania 2005.  "You don't have to pay the earth to enjoy a top NZ Pinot Noir.  Te Mania has become a consistent maker of top wines at good prices.  Its Reserve PN is well worth the extra $10 price tag."

- Best wines for 2007, Bob Campbell

Best Buy Pinot Noir

- Gourmet Traveller April 2007

Te Mãnia Pinot Noir 2004

“Flavour-some and ready.  Some attractive dry herbs and cherry tones add to the fruit; a lighter bodied style developing a nice savoury influence.”
- Peter Saunders, Winestate

Te Mãnia Pinot Noir 2003

“Medium weight / style pinot but the flavours are a good expression of classic pinot noir flavours.  Spicy cherry fruit flavours with nice earthy tones and a soft tannin finish make for great drinking now, and remarkably good value at this price.” 

- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail

Te Mãnia Pinot Noir 2003 awarded Best Buy and Top Tip – TizWine.com June 2004 and Team Pick.

- Wine NZ Magazine

A delicious drink young style.  Ripe Cherry and plum characters, fresh, full bodied and fragrant.  2002 Pinot **** Stars

- Michael Cooper, Sunday Star Times

Te Mãnia Three Brothers

Te Mania Three Brothers 2007

"Blended from Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc, this wine shows a medium garnet colour and reveals some herbs de Provence on the nose over plums, cloves and blackberry notes. The medium bodied palate provides commendable purity of dark berry flavours and medium to high acid. Medium level of well managed, velvety tannins and medium to long finish. Drink now to 2011."
- Robert Parker.com, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, 89 points

Te Mania Three Brothers 2007

"A combo of merlot, malbec and cabernet from sunny Nelson.  It has a crazy floral nose with wild blackberry, a spicy lush palate and has, I think, a big future ahead."

- Yvonne Lorkin 2008

Te Mania Three Brothers 2007

"An attractive, lively shade of red with a mild purple tint.  A bright, expressive nose with juicy fruit and floral aspects: chiefly redcurrant, raspberry, yellow rose and grape essence.  With a shamelessly expressive initial impact of succulent red berry fruits."

- David Stewart, True Wines 2008

Te Mania Three Brothers 2006

Fragrant, lightly spicy, charming nose has fruit and a sensual air.  Sweet fruit impact with a tang of concentration at its heart. mid palate is bright and fruit filled, with a hint of tanginess and some lovely berryish flavour. Finish kicks in a dash of dried herbs and oak, with light tannins and more concentrated fruit. A little beauty.

- Keith Stewart, True Wines 2008

"Te Mania Three Brothers Merlot Malbec Cabernet 2006 is deep in colour, a deep purple plummy red with flashes of black. Fragrantly scented, delicately floral, spicy and vinously complex on the nose then in the mouth there's a good attack of cherry and black currant fruit that is ripe and concentrated and lingers rather pleasantly long after the wine is swallowed. There's a pleasing balance of creamy vanillin cedary oak to the fruit and spice components, with a sweet earthy richness and tannins are smooth and silky. Medium to full-bodied in style, it's immediately appealing - but it gains even more complexity in the bottle over a couple of days. The Malbec asserts itself to add a luscious savoury, almost rustic depth and a velvet-edged richness. There's even hints of bitter cherry chocolate and liquorice that emerge too."

- Sue Courtenay, Wine of the Week 2008

Te Mania Three Brothers 2006

"A rich, concentrated, juicy, tasty blend from the top of the South Island in a country where Hawkes Bay is the capital for this style of wine."

- Sue Courtenay, Wine of the Week 2008

Te Mania Three Brothers 2006

"Taste of Summer - An interesting berry fruit, pungent aroma is followed by a long , luscious fruity palate with good concentration and enough tannin to give a statisfying finish. This is a great summer wine which will stand up to any meat or vegetarian dishes offered it."

- Chris Donaldson, The Press 2008

Te Mania Three Brothers 2006

"A blend of Merlot (41%), Malbec (35%) and Cabernet Franc (24%), the wine has a fragrant nose showing red berries and sweet herbs.  It’s juicy and fruity on the palate with soft texture and fine grained tannins.  A smooth, easy-drinking style."

- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2007

Te Mania Three Brothers 2005

"The 2005 version is another wine that is so well-balanced it is easy to enjoy more than one glass."

- Neil Hodgson, Nelson Mail Dec 2006

Te Mãnia Three Brothers 2004

"Warm and user friendly...tasty and alive wine, best with food."   ***½ Stars
- Peter Saunders, Winestate

Te Mãnia Three Brothers 2003 was awarded a Silver medal at the Bragato Wine Awards and by Bob Campbell.  It was also rated Top Tip & Best Buy by TizWine.com who commented… “Savoury and earthy on the nose, sweet-fruited and moderately rich on the palate, this is nice wine.  We particularly liked the balance of fruit and tannin and the smooth texture.”

Warron Barton writing in the Dominion Post loved it too… “A spicy, black fruited, rustic blend of merlot, malbec and cabernet franc from a Nelson producer whose wines are well worth seeking out.  You should buy a few bottles or a case at this price.” 

Te Mãnia Nelson Syrah

Te Mania Syrah 2008

"There are hints of pepper all the way through this wine. These are joined in the palate by lovely ripe fruit concentration with spicy nuances and silky tannins." **** Stars- Tizwine

Te Mania Syrah 2007

"It has a ripe, juicy nose and a palate full of sweet plums and blackberries. Clean, fresh and very floral it is a little different and fun. Try it."**** Stars - Tizwine

Te Mania Nelson Syrah 2006

"A fragrant nose displaying ripe cherries, sweet herbs and spices with nicely integrated oak.  The palate is fresh and vibrant showing a succulent mid-palate, refreshing acidity and fine-grained tannins.  This is a very attractive young Syrah.  At its best: now to 2010. 

90 / ****½ Stars"- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2007

Te Mania Nelson Syrah 2006

"You don't realise the benefits of breathing until you stop, but in this case giving the wine time to draw a few deep breaths can give it a life of its own. Don't expect the glass of juice and jam often found in lower-priced South Australian shiraz but rather a deftly handled wine that takes a little time to open up and caress you with silky tannins. A lightness of touch develops to a pleasant concentration of rounded flavour."

- Kent Slocombe, The Press, 2008

Te Mãnia Nelson Koha Ice Wine - Riesling

Te Mania Nelson Koha Ice Wine 2009

Awarded a Gold medal at the New Zealand International Wine Show

Pale coloured, light, Muscat-like style with freshly squeezed lemon, honeysuckle and a grapey delicacy that grows in power.

Te Mania Nelson Koha Ice Wine 2009
From hand-picked riesling grapes, freeze-concentrated in tanks. Pale, low-alcohol style (8.5%), lemony and sweet, with good sugar/acid balance and lovely lightness, delicacy and harmony. Well worth cellaring. **** Stars Winestate. Best of Michael Cooper new release. - Michael Cooper

Te Mania Nelson Ice Wine 2007

“This Nelson wine manages to be lusciously sweet with lip smacking acidity all at once.  Honey, peach and waves of ripe citrus lead to a gorgeous, tangy finish.”

- Yvonne Lorkin

Te Mania Nelson Ice Wine 2007

“The pale gold colour and unctuous sweet fruit aromas demand you taste the wine and when you do the lush flavours burst open in your mouth. Long juicy acids in the finish provide perfect balance to the perfumed citrus and soft spicy flavours. The acid balance disguises the 100 gms of residual sugar ensuring you will want more than one glass of this super wine.”

- Neil Hodgson

Te Mania Nelson Ice Wine 2007

“Fresh, pure Riesling, estate-grown on the Waimea Plains and freeze-concentrated.  Strong peach, apricot and slight honey flavours, simple and direct, with good balance of sweetness and acidity.”

- Michael Cooper, Winestate 2008

“Te Mania Nelson Ice Wine 2007 is a lively sweet wine with bright fruit hints of nuts and honey and a clean, crisp, textural finish.”

- Charmain Smith, Otago Daily Times 2008

Te Mãnia Nelson Botrytis Riesling

Te Mãnia Botrytis Riesling 2004

“Rich yet not heavy, plenty of overt botrytis with the fine fruit and soul of the wine wining nicely.  A fine sweet wine with no hurry.”  ***** Stars
- Peter Saunders, Winestate

Te Mãnia Botrytis Riesling 2003.  “Well-priced Nelson wine with fresh, strong, citrusy flavours and good sugar/acid balance. Vibrant, concentrated and tangy. Enjoyed by all panellists.”  **** Stars

- Cuisine

Te Mãnia Botrytis Riesling 2003 was awarded Silver at both Air New Zealand and Royal Easter Wine Awards.