wineries
Akarua – 35
Ten years after the founding of Rimapere in the Marlborough Valley, the country’s leading wine region, Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchased 34.5 of the best hectares in Akarua, a historic and pioneering vineyard in Central Otago.
Allan Scott Family Winemakers – 02
The next generation of innovative and adventurous Marlborough winemakers, with an unparalleled desire to bring you the best of what New Zealand has had to offer since 1975.
Ant Moore Wines – 15
Like their namesake, Ant Moore wines are free spirited. As a winemaker, Ant is an experimenter, a creative oenologist who sees – and does – things differently. They look forward to sharing their line up at this year’s festival.
Babydoll – 14
The BABYDOLL sheep live beneath the vines, nibbling on grass and weeds and giving their name to the delicious wines. Small but mighty, they’re wonderful groundskeepers. Yes, they need a little help to keep the mowing going, but it’s all for the good of the grapes.
Black Estate – 21
Black Estate are certified biodynamic producers in North Canterbury. Family owned, they make single vineyard, expressive wines and will be bringing a range of sparkling Pet Nat wines to the party!
Carrick – 03
Carrick is a single-estate vineyard, located in Bannockburn, a sub-region of Central Otago’s Cromwell Basin. Sustainably grown, organically certified and vegan friendly.
Dancing Water Winery Limited – 16
Located in Waipara, in North Canterbury’s premium wine region, Dancing Water specialises in producing intensely flavourful Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir Blanc from some of New Zealand’s oldest living, ungrafted, dry-grown vines.
Each bottle crafted from this historic site embodies a legacy of excellence and a passion for winemaking, promising a truly exceptional taste experience.
Dicey – 39
The land was arid and deserted. The brothers made wine. James and Matt Dicey are brothers from a pioneering winemaking family who make wine in the harsh, unforgiving landscape of Bannockburn, Central Otago.
Eradus Wines – 18
In a valley forged by fault lines, carved by winds, drenched by sun and cooled by the Pacific Ocean, their wines are the essence of the Awatere.
The Awatere Valley is windy, dry, stony and harsh, with hot days and cold nights that create extraordinary wines. Those extremes are heightened at the exposed Breloft Vineyard, where vines teeter at the edge of the Awatere River, buffeted by winds from the nearby Pacific Ocean. They dig their roots deep through rocky soils to survive, and produce wines of elegance, with a minerality and crisp clean acidity that are unique to our sliver of land in the heart of the Awatere Valley.
Esses Estate – 12
Esses Estate creates sophisticated sparkling for every occasion. Esses is a premium producer of vintage, late disgorged, Méthode Traditionnelle, with each vintage showcasing the essence of the season. Esses has recently been listed as one of the Top Wineries in NZ and will have a variety of sparkling’s Vacant to taste.
Forrest Wine – 04
Discover the extraordinary at Forrest Wines. Their journey began in 1990 with an unexpected mishap in Drs. John and Brigid Forrest’s Marlborough cellar. This serendipitous mistake led to the creation of wines that break free from the ordinary and are celebrated for their complexity and uniqueness. Pop by their stand and experience the captivating charm and authentic spirit of Forrest Wines – a true adventure in every glass.
Georges Road Wines – 07
Georges Road is a quality-focused, award winning North Canterbury winery producing Syrah, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Rosé.
Greystone Wines – 20
Greystone takes pride in being one of New Zealand’s most progressive wine producers. Beyond the commonplace narratives of innovation or sustainability, Greystone seeks to enrich rather than merely sustain. They look forward to sharing their delicious wines and entertaining stories with you at the South Island Wine & Food Festival.
Greywacke – 32
Named after New Zealand’s prolific bedrock, Greywacke is the label of the Judd family. The Greywacke range is primarily based on sauvignon blanc and pinot noir, the sauvignon blanc being produced in two distinctly different styles. In addition, there are limited releases of chardonnay, pinot gris, riesling and a botrytised pinot gris.
Judge Rock – 31
Judge Rock’s 27-year-old boutique Alexandra family vineyard produces stunning Pinot Noir, Rosé, Blanc de Noir, Pét-Nat, St Laurent and Port. Awards include Cuisine 5 stars, AIR NZ Gold medals and Australian & New Zealand Boutique Wine Show trophies. From 2019 vintage all wines are Certified Organic. Elegant, Sensuous, Intimate.
Leefield Station & The Ned – 01
Leefield Station has a mission of showcasing the best of Marlborough in one amazing property. Delicious grapes, well-kept sheep, cattle, and pigs – all alongside flourishing native bush sheltering productive beehives and teeming flora and fauna. A place where agriculture and viticulture thrive together to create better wines in a better way for a better future.
Main Divide – 19
Main Divide is the local name for the Southern Alps that form the backbone of the South Island. The fruit for these wines comes from the Main Divide Te Hau vineyard situated in the Waipara Valley and from a handful of selected North Canterbury vineyards. The Donaldson family handcrafts the wines at Pegasus Bay.
MAori Point Wines – 24
Māori Point is a bend on the Clutha River. In this glacier-carved landscape, grapevines must brave the challenging continental climate of Central Otago. Hand-based viticulture and natural winemaking enable a deeper connection to the land. The result is award-winning wines (from sparkling to Pinot Noir) that express this stunning place.
Melton Estate – 08
Melton Estate is a Canterbury favourite with a modern restaurant and 8 fantastic wines to enjoy, including the acclaimed Summer Love Sparkling!
Mischief With Wine – 27
Mischief with wine gets back to the fun, the journey, the joy of making and drinking great wine. So, what if a little mischief happens along the way. . .
Misha’s Vineyard – 26
Spectacularly located on Lake Dunstan in Central Otago, the north-west facing terraces of the 57- hectare, Misha’s Vineyard estate provides optimal conditions for producing world-class Pinot Noir and aromatic whites. Named as one of New Zealand’s Top 20 Wine Producers, the ‘no compromise’ philosophy requires exacting viticulture, hand-picking and considerate winemaking.
Mora Wines – 37
Our most treasured possession in life is time. Mora (Latin) means to linger or take pause. To make time to enjoy the essence of life and live in the moment. A second-generation New Zealand family-owned company, Mora is the latest Central Otago wine venture for the Skeggs family, who also produce the internationally successful RUA brand.
Mount Michael Wines – 30
Mount Michael has produced quality handcrafted wines in the rugged Central Otago landscape since 1994. Distinctively Central Otago Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Rosé are expressive of the land they come from and treasured by all.
Mountford Estate – 34
Set in the hills of Waipara Valley, a new team of winemakers is bringing fresh energy and international expertise to their craft. Specializing in sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and aromatics, they blend tradition and innovation to create wines that truly showcase the unique qualities of the region.
Pegasus Bay – 22
Pegasus Bay is owned and operated by the Donaldson family, pioneers of the local wine industry who are recognised globally for producing some of NZ’s very best wines. The house style is generous, complex, and impeccably balanced. Grapes come from their home vineyard, which is now almost 40 years old.
Peregrine Wines – 25
Set majestically in the rugged mountainous beauty of Central Otago, Peregrine Wines is a family winery producing Pinot Noir and a range of white varietals. Peregrine is committed to enhancing the environment with both their organically certified estates and winery and their ‘hands on’ involvement in the conservation of several of New Zealand’s endangered native birds.
Rimapere – 38
In 2012, Benjamin de Rothschild purchased 24 hectares of vines in New Zealand, ideally located in the prestigious area of the Wairau Valley on Rapaura Road, Rimapere Vineyard spans 24 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc.
Saint Clair Family Estate – 28
Saint Clair combines Neal Ibbotson’s extensive viticulture expertise and Marlborough’s mix of climate and soils with the talent of one of New Zealand’s leading winemaking teams. Saint Clair Family Estate was established by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Today the company remains a family business, with the next generation also involved. Son Tony is responsible for all creative design and daughters Sarina and Julie are responsible for day-to-day management, marketing, cellar door and events. From 1994 when wines from the first vintage all won medals including
gold, the name Saint Clair has been synonymous with quality and its award-winning record continues today.
Silver Wing – 05
Boutique vineyard/winery operation in Waipara making vibrant natural wines with no additions from organically farmed vineyard.
Sorrell Wines – 33
Sorrell Wines mantra is minimal intervention with maximum flavour. All Sorrell wines are organic, small batch and single vineyard, with a strong connection to place. While the wines are complex, they work hard to make drinking their wines an effortless and joyous experience.
Spy Valley Wines – 29
Seek Spy, Find Why. Spy Valley is on a mission to inspire the world of wine. Award winning, sustainably crafted wines that capture the unique time and place of every harvest. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay all hidden in the Southern Valleys of Marlborough, one of the world’s purest wine regions.
Straight 8 Estate – 11
STRAIGHT 8 ESTATE are based in Burnham. They are home of 100% single vineyard wines grown and crafted on site, a great range of Rieslings, Rose, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and our fun bubbly FIZZY FLAPPERS.
Sugar Loaf Wines – 06
Sugar Loaf is a great little family wine company based in the heart of the Marlborough wine-growing region with over 26 hectares of vines and our custom-built production winery. Come and meet the winemakers and try our wonderful selection of wines.
Swiftsure Vineyards – 10
From the maritime beauty of Waiheke Island to the dramatic peaks of Marlborough and Bannockburn, Swiftsure is a bold new wine collection from the team behind Man O’ War Vineyards. Wild yet graceful, untamed yet refined, Swiftsure are wines of purity and power, mirroring the majesty of the South.
Tohu Wines – 36
Tohu Wines is the world’s first Māori-owned wine company.
Established in 1998, Tohu has focused on creating internationally acclaimed wines from sub-regions in New Zealand’s premier grape-growing regions. OUR WINES ARE MADE TO SHARE. THEY HONOUR PEOPLE, CULTURE AND THE LAND.
Two Rivers of Marlborough – 09
Two Rivers is a family-owned winery in Marlborough, founded by David Clouston, head winemaker, in 2004. Two Rivers produces wine from the Awatere, Wairau and Southern Valleys of Marlborough. Made with minimal intervention winemaking techniques to accentuate the region in which the grapes are grown, creating wines with a strong sense of place.
TUpari Wines – 17
Tūpari takes its name from the dramatic cliffs forming the Upper Awatere Valley of Marlborough where the Turnbull family & pioneering winemaker Glenn Thomas have collaborated to create wines of distinction. A true reflection of the varietals that grow best in the Upper Awatere Valley, the range comprises Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé and Pinot Noir.
Waipara Hills – 23
Established in 2001, Waipara Hills is an award-winning wine range from the South Island of New Zealand. With over 500 medals, Waipara Hills has grown a reputation for crafting rich aromatics, with vibrant, complex flavours.
Wet Jacket Wines – 13
Wet Jacket Wines is a boutique winery from Central Otago, as a brand Wet Jacket strives to tell stories about the beauty that is Fiordland and its remarkable history and beauty while showing off the best of what Central Otago has to offer with delicious wines for all to enjoy on all occasions.