Wine should be all about the aroma and taste of the liquid in the bottle, but like food, we are first of all seduced by sight. We’ve always been fans of Sacred Hill’s iconic New Zealand wines, but with a new redesign, we’re even more in love.

Inspired by the raw, natural beauty of the brand’s Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough vineyards, the new bottles feature illustrations of rivers, rolling hills and incredible terrain. “At Sacred Hill we know that great wines begin in the vineyard,” says Sacred Hill managing director, David Mason. “We have several vineyards in two of the world’s premium wine regions, so it’s fitting to pay homage to the land with our new look.”

Tasting Notes

Sacred Hill’s Origin Range is a collection of quality wines from specially selected Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough vineyards.

2018 Sacred Hill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

A beautiful example of a Marlborough sauvignon blanc, this wine has complex aromas, nice fleshy green fruit flavours and ripe acidity. RRP$15.99 at Liquorland

• Aromas: passionfruit, white peach, lemon, gooseberry
• Flavours: lemon zest, gooseberry, a hint of stonefruit
   

2017 Sacred Hill Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay

This characterful Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay has complex aromas and flavours with a refreshing zesty finish, and recently won a gold medal at the 2018 New World Wine Awards. RRP$15.99 at Liquorland

• Aromas: citrus rind, fresh vanilla, baked peach, toasted oak
• Flavours: ripe stone fruit, nutty oak, citrus zest
   

2017 Sacred Hill Marlborough Pinot Noir

This is a beautifully velvety pinot with weighty flavours of dark fruits underpinned by elements of wood and spice. RRP$15.99 at Liquorland

• Aromas: cherry, ripe raspberry, wild thyme, baked sage, flowers, savoury characters
• Flavours: fresh dark fruits with woody structure and hints of spice
   

2017 Sacred Hill Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet

This enticing red wine has plush rich fruit and roasted flavours and aromas with a dark chocolatey finish. RRP$15.99 at Liquorland

• Aromas: dark mulberry, blackberry, black doris plum, chocolate, mocha, liquorice, a hint of pencil shaving
• Flavours: juicy dark fruits, zesty acidity, dark chocolate