Recent Reviews

• Michael Cooper gives special note to Destiny Bay and 5-Stars for Magna Praemia in this week's edition of The New Zealand Listener.
• John Hawkesby crowns the 2006 Magna Praemia as one of the three best wines any serious collector should have in their cellar in most recent issue of World Magazine.
• Feature Articles by Neal Martin and Paul White on Destiny Bay published in the latest issue of Caviar Affair.
• Michael Cooper gives three vintages in a row 5-stars in his 2010 wine buyers guide. Mr. Cooper also gave Magna Praemia 2006 5-Stars in last weeks The NZ Listener.
• Michael Cooper gives the 2006 Destinae 5-Stars in his review of Waiheke Wines in the NZ Listener. View it online here.
• Magna Praemia 2005 rated 95/100 by Anthony Dias Blue, The Tasting Panel, July 2008. Read the full review here.
• 2007 Magna Praemia rated top wine by Geoff Kelly. See the full review here (includes high marks for all Destiny Bay blends).
• Ainsley Hines, Bottlenotes.com

Testimonials & Quotes

"Well worth seeking out, the Magna Praemia evoking that oft-heard and dare I say, often misused phrase of 'iron fist in a velvet glove', its cashmere texture alluring and irresistible, reminiscent of a great Cabernet-based Right Bank wine like Château Figeac." --Neal Martin of eRobertparker.com

"From a site on the island’s south side, this is a classy blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (46%) with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Fragrant and dark, with a strong surge of ripe, berryish, spicy flavour, it is firm, complex and youthful, with loads of personality. 5-Stars --Michael Cooper

"Expect elegant structure, smooth mouthfeel, delicate balance and beautifully nuanced flavors in every glass of extremely limited Destiny Bay wine." -- Bottlenotes.com

"It has the potential to be an outstanding New Zealand red of classed growth standard..." -- Geoff Kelly on the 2007 Magna Praemia

"Dark and rich with lush texture and fresh berry fruit; lovely structure, greath length and racy acidity; smooth, intense and totally balanced." -- Anthony Dias Blue on the 2005 Mystae / Aeolus

"The 2005 and 2006 Magna Praemia are superb. I have never drunk a wine before that matched the superlatives! These are truly great wines that will alter perceptions." -- David McGregor, Senior Partner Bell Gully and Secretary New Zealand Wine Institute