Gimblett Gravels Vineyard

The sub-region has its own micro climate with Roy's Hill blocking the prevailing winds and cloud formation, as well as heat retention and reflection from the stony soils during the warm days over summer. This effectively means a different categorisation from the "cool climate" definition used for the broader New Zealand wine industry. This unique terroir allows extended ripening and enhances the fruit characteristics of the berries, producing generous flavour, balanced acids and consistent physiological ripeness. Our Gimblett site has Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Chardonnay and Malbec planted. This vineyard is a recent addition to the already varied sites, and gives us even more high quality fruit to play with in the winery. In the past this vineyard was utilised by Kingsley Estate where 8 of the 9 wines produced from this site won gold medals or 5 star equivalent