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+64 9 412 6666 45 Station Road
Huapai, New Zealand
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When Marino Selak first arrived in New Zealand from his native Croatia in 1906, there were a few things missing. Apart from olive oils and the traditional Croatian food, it seemed that wine was in seriously short supply. Back in Croatia, wine was the centre of the table that brought families and friends together - part of everyday life. So Marino decided to create his own by buying some land for a market garden, orchards and vineyard, unwittingly creating a wine that would become a world favourite. 34 years later and the Selaks wine had become so popular in the local Auckland community that Marino asked his relatives in Croatia for help. Perhaps lured by the prospect of growing wine in the fields of New Zealand as opposed to going to war, Marino’s nephew, Mate Selak, sailed to New Zealand on a one way ticket at the tender age of 16. He must have enjoyed his new home because by the time Mate was 23, he had purchased the land from his uncle and had begun experimenting with champagne style wine. Read more »

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Selaks Chardonnay Marlborough Premium Selection (2004)

Winery:	Selaks Wines
Region:	New Zealand » Marlborough
Varietal:	Chardonnay
Type:	Table Wines

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A very nice relatively low price chardonnay. A distinct aroma of mandarin oranges and other fruit and contiues to be fruity (citrus and melon), light with a hint of nuts and oak. A very nice white for those long summer days...

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Selaks Wines on Snooth

February 2012

Selaks Founders Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay 2010

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Fresh and clean on the nose with apple, accented by hints of yeast dough, a touch of butter and green apple peels. This is really dry and austere on entry with well-integrated acid. Though made in a very firm style, the light flavors offer good orchard fruit purity. The finish is short, chalky and dry. A stern wine which would benefit from the r... Read More

Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz
February 2012

You’ve probably tried a few New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs and maybe even dabbled in the occasional Pinot Noir, but have you taken a look at their Chardonnays? If you haven’t, you really need to. I should probably rephrase that. If you enjoy a leaner, crisper style of Chardonnay that manages to be ripe yet firm with vivid clarity, then it’s time f... Read More

From the article New Zealand Chardonnay
February 2012

Selaks Riesling/Gewurtztraminer Icewine 2003

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Wine review by alanb1108
December 2010

With the holidays in full swing I know we’re all looking for gifting guidance. Sometimes the hardest gifts to buy are those for the people you know the least: your doorman, hairdresser, letter carrier, or assistant. While cash is always appreciated, adding a nice bottle of wine personalizes the gift in a way cash never could.Understanding that w... Read More

From the article 10 Holiday Gift Wines Under $15
June 2010

Selaks White Blend Marlborough Ice Wine 2006

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Wine review by berrysr
May 2010

Selaks White Blend Marlborough Ice Wine 2006

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Not too viscous or syrupy. this could probably be confused in a blind tasting for a sweet riesling. woo-wee this is tasty with granny smith apple and pineapples for days. I haven't smelled this much petrol since the last Australian riesling I drank. That's what she said? Definitely not what I was expecting when I screwed the cap off. Read More

Wine review by aronowm2
Apr 7, 2010

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March 2010

Selaks Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Premium Selection 2005

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Wine review by Kystalin
February 2010

Selaks Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Premium Selection 2005

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Look carefully at batch numbers on rear label. Though some batches would rate 5 batch L9177 17:40 is not even 1 glass Read More

Wine review by Piccolo356
Oct 1, 2009

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July 2009

Selaks White Blend Marlborough Ice Wine 2004

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Great with fruit and nuts. Apple and honey on the nose. Big grapefruit on the palate. Crisp, intense, and not cloying. Read More

Wine review by lushforlife42
May 2009

Selaks Riesling Marlborough Ice Wine 1998

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Wine review by dlbramsey