“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”

We love all styles of Chardonnay from big and buttery to elegant and refined …. we also enjoying pushing the line to wild and a bit funky. No style is wrong if you love Chardonnay. For the first 12 years we chose to submit our wines to competition so that we could firmly state our Chardonnay’s were among the best in the world. We made our point and today continue with what we started…making the best Chardonnay’s we possibly can.

Our other passion are making refined styles of Sauvignon Blanc. Distinctively New Zealand, but with a wonderful point of difference. From the delicate style of Pouilly Fume to the full on style of Sancerre and robust California Fumé….we love them all. Our Sauvignon Blanc’s have always been made this way and have surprised many with their unique characters.

The Moutere hills are perfect for growing full, well rounded Pinot Noir grapes. Pinot Noir is the only red wine we make as we feel this is the perfect red for our location. 

Our passion for these wines was one of the reasons for establishing our original vineyards and winery in the Upper Moutere district of Nelson. The dry farmed vineyards, rolling hills with clay loam soil, and warm summers were perfect.

And finally, none of this can be accomplished without our belief in the constant training of our staff and always evaluating new science in wine making and viticulture. The ultimate goal is not to follow fads but to make the best wines we can in the most sustainable manner.