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Lothlorien Winery
Established · 15 signalswine
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Lothlorien Winery

5.0(7 reviews on Google)

Lothlorien's journey began in 1971 when Dale DeMeulemeester, alongside a group of idealists, purchased a 100-acre dairy farm in the Ahuroa Valley. Gold, Fruit Wine Trophy (Medium Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) (2024) · Gold, Fruit Wine Trophy (Medium Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) (2023)

“Dry Feijoa Sparkling Wine:** Crisp and refreshing with a clean palate and a delicate feijoa bouquet with hints of pineapple, passionfruit, and guava.” · “Physical Address:** 1227 Ahuroa Road, Warkworth, situated in the subtropical Ahuroa Valley, approximately 45 minutes to an hour north of Auckland.”

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Their Story

Lothlorien's journey began in 1971 when Dale DeMeulemeester, alongside a group of idealists, purchased a 100-acre dairy farm in the Ahuroa Valley. Their vision was rooted in organic growing, a practice they've maintained since. In 1993, Dale's eldest son, Eli DeMeulemeester, collaborated with Dale…

What They Make

  • Medium Feijoa & Apple Sparkling Wine
  • Dry Feijoa Sparkling Wine
  • Reserve Feijoa & Apple Sparkling Wine
  • Feijoa Sparkling Zero 0% Wine (non-alcoholic)
  • Pure Feijoa Wine (still)
  • Apple & Feijoa Still Wine
  • Feijoa and Honey Liqueur (Manuka)
  • Pure Fruit Juices (including Poorman's Orange Juice)

Awards & Recognition

  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Medium Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Gold(2024)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Medium Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Gold(2023)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Medium Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Gold(2022)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Medium Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Silver(2021)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Medium Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Bronze(2020)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Medium Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Bronze(2019)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Medium Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Bronze(2018)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Dry Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Gold(2024)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Dry Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Gold(2023)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Dry Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Silver(2022)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Dry Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Bronze(2021)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Dry Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Bronze(2020)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Dry Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Bronze(2019)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Dry Apple & Feijoa Sparkling Wine) — Bronze(2018)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Apple & Feijoa Still Wine) — Silver(2022)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Apple & Feijoa Still Wine) — Bronze(2021)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Apple & Feijoa Still Wine) — Silver(2019)
  • Fortified Fruit Wine or Fruit Liqueur Trophy (Feijoa & Honey Liqueur (Manuka)) — Gold(2024)
  • Champion Fruit Wine (NZ FruitWine & Cider Awards) — Trophy(2024)
  • Best Fortified Fruit Wine/Liqueur (NZ FruitWine & Cider Awards) — Trophy(2024)
  • Fortified Fruit Wine or Fruit Liqueur Trophy (Feijoa & Honey Liqueur (Manuka)) — Gold(2023)
  • Fortified Fruit Wine or Fruit Liqueur Trophy (Feijoa & Honey Liqueur (Manuka)) — Gold(2022)
  • Fortified Fruit Wine or Fruit Liqueur Trophy (Feijoa & Honey Liqueur (Manuka)) — Silver(2022)
  • Fortified Fruit Wine or Fruit Liqueur Trophy (Feijoa & Honey Liqueur (Manuka)) — Gold(2021)
  • Fortified Fruit Wine or Fruit Liqueur Trophy (Feijoa & Honey Liqueur (Manuka)) — Gold(2020)
  • Fortified Fruit Wine or Fruit Liqueur Trophy (Feijoa & Honey Liqueur (Manuka)) — Silver(2019)
  • Fortified Fruit Wine or Fruit Liqueur Trophy (Feijoa & Honey Liqueur (Manuka)) — Silver(2018)
  • Fruit Wine Trophy (Reserve Feijoa & Apple Sparkling Wine) — Gold(2023)
  • NZ Artisan Awards — Finalist(2021)
  • NZ Cider Awards — Awarded(2022)

More from Lothlorien Winery

Cellar Door visits (by appointment)Feijoa Lounge (for sampling wines and tours of orchards and winery)Feijoa ExperiencesFeijoa Juice BarEventsBookings

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Matakana Village Farmers' Market

Auckland·Saturday

Direct Sales

1227 Ahuroa Road, Makarau 0981, New Zealand

Online

Online store for delivery within New Zealand; Free shipping on orders over $200; Nationwide delivery via NZ Couriers (signature required, 4 business days North Island, 5 business days South Island, additional for rural/islands, no P.O. Boxes); Available in approximately 350 supermarkets, liquor stores, specialty shops, bars, and restaurants across New Zealand; Limited stock in Wholefoods stores in Brunswick and Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia; Regularly attends Matakana Farmers Market; Exhibits at Go Green Expos across New Zealand (Auckland, Christchurch, Hawkes Bay, Wellington).

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