The Wines

Established in 1980, Martinborough Vineyard is an iconic, pioneering producer of Martinborough with a commitment to the perfection of Pinot Noir. The first winery to plant Pinot Noir grapes in the famed region, today it is home to the oldest vines in the district. Artisan winemaking techniques, along with dedication to land preservation, and sharing a legacy of wine knowledge with future generations, has earned Martinborough Vineyard a continuous reputation for excellence.

In the 1880s, Martinborough’s founder, John Martin, farmed this very piece of land. In the 1980s a new generation were inspired to produce something even more special. Today our craft continues – to fully realise the potential of this incredible piece of land. While our land is steeped in history, our winemaking is very much focused on the future. Pinot Noir remains at the beating heart of Te Kairanga, small parcels of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Riesling showcase the abundance of our region.

Vavasour is the founding winery of Marlborough’s smaller, cooler Awatere Valley. An intimate knowledge of this dramatic southern pocket of Marlborough rewards us with wines of extraordinary elegance, perfume and texture.

Mt Difficulty is comprised of many vineyards, spanning Central Otago from Gibbston, to Lowburn Valley, to Bendigo, with their home still under the mountain at Bannockburn. Central Otago provides New Zealand’s only ‘continental’ style climate combined with unique soils ideally suited for growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris. Mt Difficulty continue to push the limits of what they are capable of, with experimental plantings of Chenin Blanc and Syrah.

Celebrating over 125 years in wine making, Church Road have been at the forefront of the Hawke’s Bay winemaking region.