Monthly Archives: April 2008

Flyer for Johner Estate

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Patrick

I have been working all afternoon on our new New Zealand Flyer for Johner Estate. So here is the front side…

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Almost finished our Pinot Noir

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Patrick

Harvest in the Wairarapa is speeding up. There are some vineyards with huge crops and Botrytis infections. But those who properly take care of their vines and do some green harvest, just have perfect grapes. We have almost finished our … Continue reading →

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Financial Times Weekend – Foods of the forest by Sue Style

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Patrick

We have been mentioned in an article by Sue Style in the Financial Times / Arts and Weekend / Food and drink. There is an online version here… You can also find an online version at blog.winetravelguides.com Sue Style also … Continue reading →

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Hello to all Wine Bloggers Worldwide from sunny harvest 2008 in New Zealand.

Posted on April 12, 2008 by Patrick

When surfing the Internet, it is quite amazing how many Wine Blogs are out there. I have gathered some together, and I’m still finding more every day. Now as most of the Wine Bloggers live in the northern Hemisphere waiting … Continue reading →

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Master Sommelier Shayn Bjornholm has reviewed our 2004 Pinot Noir

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Patrick

We have received a note from our U.S. Importer Ingenium Wines We have received the following review from Master Sommelier Shayn Bjornholm: 2004 Karl. H. Johner “Enselberg” Pinot Noir, Baden, Germany From the screw cap enclosure to the use of … Continue reading →

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Harvest Special … FREE … Guided Vineyard and Winery Tour with a small Winetasting

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Patrick

During our New Zealand Harvest from 1st. April until 3rd May 2008 from Monday-Saturday 10am – 5pm… … we cordially invite you to have an in depth view of how we pick, handle and vinify excellent grown low yield high … Continue reading →

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Sunrise / Sonnenaufgang at Johner Estate

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Patrick

Last thursday 3rd of April was a perfect day for picking. Clear blue sky with some thin stripes of cloud… An opportunity to set up the video and film until the battery was empty. Letzten Donnerstag hatten wir perfectes Wetter … Continue reading →

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Sauvignon Blanc 2008… The big lot.

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Patrick

Yesterday evening at the local pub, we tasted some of our colleagues Sauvignon Blancs. Absolutely fascinating, what kind of styles our neighbours make. Some very similar to our 2007 elderberry style. But then also some with more tropical aromas. In … Continue reading →

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Johner Estate Gladstone Pinot Gris 2007 Reviewed in WineNZ Magazine autumn 2008

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Patrick

Our 2007 Pinot Gris has been reviewed in the WineNZ Magazine issue automn 2008. The team comments are: Straw. Lifted floral-citrus fragrance. Very citrusy flavours with melon and apricot. Good concentration on the palate with lifted vibrant acidity on finish. … Continue reading →

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First Overview over Harvest 2008 in New Zealand

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Patrick

On the 27th of March picking began with our Sauvignon Blanc with absolute wonderful weather.

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