| Giesen Wine Estate Canterbury Ltd | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Giesen Wine Estate was established in 1981, and comprises some 75 acres at Burnham, just south of Christchurch. In Marlborough 360 acres are now in production and a winery has been constructed.The Giesen Wine Estate is a family affair. The three brothers, Theo, Alex and Marcel run the winery that has grown into an export oriented business. Originally known for its production of prime lamb and wool products, Canterbury is now recognised for it's horticultural diversity, including wine growing. The original vines were planted in Akaroa by French settlers in 1840. A resurgence of interest stems from ongoing research conducted at Canterbury's Lincoln University, initiated in 1973. We produce crisp, dry Rieslings, a full-bodied Reserve, and luscious, sweet Botrytis style. The Chardonnays are elegant and crisp, and include a complex, multidimensional Reserve. Our Sauvignon Blanc, unoaked, highlights the freshness and intensity of the grape variety |
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| Giesen Canterbury Marlborough Riesling | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Marlborough Canterbury Riesling | 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Marlborough Chardonnay | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Marlborough Pinot Noir | 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc | 2004 | 2002 | 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard Selection | 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Reserve Barrel Selection Pinot Noir | 2000 | 1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Reserve Canterbury Chardonnay | 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Reserve Canterbury Pinot Noir | 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Reserve Canterbury Riesling | 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Reserve Late Harvest Riesling | 2002 | 1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay | 1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay Barrel Selection | 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Riesling | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giesen Voyager Special Brut Cuvee | NV | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||


The Giesen Wine Estate was established in 1981, and comprises some 75 acres at Burnham, just south of Christchurch. In Marlborough 360 acres are now in production and a winery has been constructed.