Established in 2009, The Writer’s Block is a very personal wine venture; the ambition of winemaker Brendan Seal to make tiny volumes of single vineyard wines from unique vineyard sites in Central Otago, New Zealand. Each wine in the portfolio has a story and from 2016 these wines will be made at URBN VINO in Dunedin.

New Writer's Block Releases!

Finally they are here! A Pinot Gris and Riesling from 2018. I'll be selling these at the Otago Farmers Market every Saturday morning and from the winery every Saturday afternoon. Limited volumes as usual so they won't last very long...

The Writer's Block
​Pinot Gris 2018

$29.00

Dry, full-bodied, aromatic and a brilliant match with food. A style of Gris that I've loved since working in Alsace.

The Writer's Block
​Riesling 2018

​$29.00

Riesling is one of the world's greatest wine varieties and don't believe anyone who says otherwise. Off-dry and delicious all on its own.

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Previous vintages...

Bendigo Pinot Noir 2013
​-SOLD OUT

The benchmark. The Writer's Block started with a Single Vineyard Pinot Noir back in 2009 and this continues to be my main focus. Distinctive, age-worthy and only released in exceptional years. 65 cases produced.

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Last Chance Chardonnay 2014
​-SOLD OUT

Each wine in The Writer's Block portfolio must have a story and this is an especially good one. Only 55 cases produced. A final collaborative winemaking project with Northburn Station. 

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Gewurztraminer 2013
-SOLD OUT

A labour of love, a favourite at tastings and a one-off... (so far). Inspired by my time in Alsace. Rich, sweet, delicious and perfect with soft white cheese.

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