Heartfelt Blog Chronicles

When a name is not enough: Marlborough’s Identity Crisis

When a name is not enough: Marlborough’s Identity Crisis

In a provocative new article, Therese Herzog draws parallels between Abruzzo and Marlborough, two once-proud regions now suffering from the dilution of their names. From bulk wine exported in bladders and bottled overseas to misleading claims of “single vineyard,” this is a call for transparency and authenticity in a sea of industrial wine. A must-read for thoughtful wine lovers.

Celebrating 30 Years !

Celebrating 30 Years !

30 Years of Hans Herzog Estate in Marlborough As we step into the Year of the Dragon, symbolizing power, strength and good fortune, we reflect on o...
From Bordeaux to Marlborough : The Terroir

From Bordeaux to Marlborough : The Terroir

While Bordeaux and Marlborough exhibit differences in soil composition and terroir, they share important similarities in their soil characteristics...
From Bordeaux to Marlborough : The Vintage Effect

From Bordeaux to Marlborough : The Vintage Effect

The vintage effect plays a crucial role in Bordeaux, where climate variability leads to significant differences in wine quality and characteristic...
From Bordeaux to Marlborough : The Climate

From Bordeaux to Marlborough : The Climate

Despite being located on opposite sides of the globe, Bordeaux and Marlborough share several climatic similarities that make them ex...
Discover the Magic of Winter in our Vineyard !

Discover the Magic of Winter in our Vineyard !

In the hushed tranquillity of winter's embrace, the vineyard lay dormant, a patchwork of gnarled vines stretching towards the horizon. With pract...
Discover the Magic of Noble Rot, Botrytis in Winemaking !

Discover the Magic of Noble Rot, Botrytis in Winemaking !

Botrytis, known as "noble rot" in winemaking, is a fungus that transforms grapes into highly prized sweet wines. While Botrytis cinerea is often s...
Discover the Magic of Large Format Wine Bottles!

Discover the Magic of Large Format Wine Bottles!

Elevate your wine experience with our Magnum, Jeroboam, and Methuselah bottles, meticulously crafted for extended aging and unforgettable celebrati...
Discover one of Hans' Secret : Maria Thun's Calendar !

Discover one of Hans' Secret : Maria Thun's Calendar !

Our family has long followed the tradition of growing grapes according to what was then called the ‘farm calendar’, planning tasks based on the moo...
Innovative but Natural winemaking

Innovative but Natural winemaking

  There are no shortcuts when it comes to quality.  Since the end of the nineties and as one of the first, Hans applied pre-fermentation skin ...
The Making of …

The Making of …

 ...the 'Spirit of Marlborough' ! Step 1 Handpicking Handpicking grapes guarantees that only the ripest and undamaged fruit is chosen, ensuring th...
Let's talk wine

Let's talk wine

Within a few minutes from us picking, the grapes still fresh, they are with Hans in the winery to do his magic. He himself empties each bin in the...