News Archives - Dry River Wines

Inheriting a Legacy

We are pleased to introduce ourselves as the newly appointed Dry River team. This changing of the guard has come with great excitement (and nerves), as we understand the responsibility of becoming custodians of one of New Zealand’s heritage brands. You will have heard from the Roberston family regarding their decision to sell the vineyard…

Beyond Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc might still be considered New Zealand’s flagship variety, but this Wine Enthusiast podcast episode looks at the other wines in New Zealand’s growing – and award-winning – portfolio.

Transforming New Zealand Pinot Noir

Wine Enthusiast Magazine talks to Wilco and other Wairarapa Pinot Noir producers about the drive to produce the country’s best.

Four Decades of Dry River

“We conclude this week’s run of features on New Zealand wines with a detailed look at one of the country’s superstars.” An article by Jancis Robinson, July 2019.

A Switch From Cork

Here we share an article written by Bob Campbell on our move towards Diam closures for some of our recent white wines.

‘Syrah, not Pinot, is NZ’s best red’

Sharing an article written by Jancis Robertson, following on from a Dry River tasting she attended in London this month with Wilco Lam and Neil McCallum – Dry River winemakers past and present.

Winemaker Wilco Lam discusses Wairarapa life

Wilco Lam talks to the Wairarapa Journal about his experience of moving to the area, and what it means to him