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The Millton Vineyards
In 1983 James and Annie Millton established their 20 hectare wine domaine on the banks of the Te Arai River near Manutuke where the early settlers first planted grapevines in 1871. This region is situated on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand in the winegrowing appellation of Gisborne. The white wine [...]
Continue reading...Kawarau Estate
By Adam Morganstern - Mar 18, 2008
Established in 1992, our name is taken from the Kawarau river whose waters flow through Central Otago’s foremost grape-growing micro-climates – the Gibbston Valley, Bannockburn and the Cromwell & Alexandra Basins. Bursting with tales of gold-miners, some identities of which are depicted on our labels – the name is synonymous with Central Otago’s past and [...]
Continue reading...Seresin Estate
By Adam Morganstern - Mar 18, 2008
The sentinel stone at the entrance to Seresin Estate in Marlborough signals the path to both our winery and our philosophy. The stone bears a subtle handprint, a symbol of the individual and of creative endeavour; it represents our philosophy to blend tradition with technology, to work with natural elements and elicit a true Marlborough [...]
Continue reading...Sunset Valley Vineyard
By Adam Morganstern - Mar 18, 2008
From the beginning the property was managed organically in accordance with Bio-Gro New Zealand organic production standards. This created some major hurdles, starting with weed and grass control, later disease and pest management became key issues. The learning curve has remained steep and each year brings slightly different challenges. We now have considerable confidence in [...]
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By Adam Morganstern - Mar 18, 2008
Gisbourne