The Lexus Urban Polo returns to Hagley Park, Christchurch on Saturday 11 February, the Auckland Domain on Saturday 11 March, and for the first time ever, the Bay Oval in Tauranga will also host the event on Saturday 1 April 2023.

As proud wine sponsor of the Lexus Urban Polo since 2019, Harriet Wadworth of Two Rivers said, “Two Rivers will be back showcasing their wine to the elite polo world for another round of energy packed events, and we couldn’t be more excited.” After 2022 events were cancelled due to Covid-19, event organisers are in full preparation mode to make 2023 events better than ever.

The Lexus Urban Polo is the only polo event in the heart of the city, providing an unforgettable day of wine, music, fashion, food and sport. The field is considerably smaller than the traditional field meaning the action is never far away from the spectator.

Simon Wilson of the Lexus Urban Polo said, “The relationship with Two Rivers began over a bottle of their Isle of Beauty Rosé and the rest is history! They provide the perfect summer wine, and matched with our premium polo event, the combo makes for an experience like no other.”

Visit: http://www.urbanpolo.co.nz for more information.

Two Rivers Rosé is one of New Zealand’s most awarded rosés and has claimed the top spot in Cuisine Magazine for three out of four years. With great pedigree and a huge domestic following, the wine sells out each year. After six months with no Two Rivers Rosé in the cellar, the 2017 vintage is set for release on the 1^st September 2017.

“This year we’ve really tried to lift the bar aesthetically,” says winemaker/owner David Clouston. “The 2017 comes in an Eclat diamond punted bottle which no one else is using in the country that I know of. The beautiful punt really shows off the wine’s coppery salmon colour which I love. We finished off the package with a new cap and label and changed the name from French – L’Ile de Beauté, to the English version – Isle of Beauty, so it’s more recognisable and pronounceable. The wine style inside is really the only thing that hasn’t changed.”

Mediterranean in style, the 2017 vintage has fresh herb aromas of thyme, tarragon and dill overlaying nuances of orange blossom and mandarin. The zesty palate exudes fleshy tangelo, citrus and peach with a touch of wet stone. The wine is perfectly poised, delivering a briny fresh, clean and dry finish. An ideal pairing with all Mediterranean cuisine.

Available 1st September – while stocks last.

“He’s done it again…… Two Rivers winemaker Dave Clouston has claimed the top spot for the third time in four years.” – Cuisine Magazine

The January 2017 issue of Cuisine Magazine, on sale 12th December 2016, features the annual NZ Rosé tasting.
84 wines were tasted, only 3 wines scored 5 Stars and Two Rivers L’Ile de Beauté Rosé 2016 was awarded the No.1 NZ Rosé.

TWO RIVERS ‘L’ILE DE BEAUTÉ’ ROSÉ 2016 – No.1 NZ Rosé, 5 stars

“Pale salmon in colour and beautifully perfumed – rose petals and fresh strawberries come to mind – our top rosé, dry in style, impressed the panel with its lovely primary fruit and quiet authority. Crunchy acids provide tension, drive and length and a hint of leafiness adds complexity to the flavour profile.”

Winemaker Dave Clouston is understandably thrilled with taking out the top spot for the third time in four years. “Since learning to make great Rosé on the island of Corsica, I have taken Rosé production very seriously, aiming for a dry, pure, Pinot Noir Rosé in a Mediterranean style. I am overwhelmed my Rosé won again and incredibly encouraged that the wine style is on the right path.”

Owner and winemaker, Dave Clouston, is ecstatic with not only one, but two of his wines, taking out no.1 in Cuisine Magazine’s Dec/Jan issue (on sale on 14th December 2015). Throughout its 28 years, Cuisine has become a New Zealand household name and it has an international reputation for excellence. Its team of experts have scored the wines as follows:

TWO RIVERS ‘CONVERGENCE’ SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015
No.1 Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand and 5 stars

“This is a thoughtful expression,” noted Jack Glover. “And there’s an energy about the fruit profile that I love.”