The Vineyards

We source our fruit from two vineyards on Gimblett Road, at the centre of the Gimblett Gravels district.

Gimblett Gravels represents 32 wineries and winegrowers in the premium wine growing area of Hawke's Bay, on New Zealand's North Island. The area combines the French concept of terroir with modern day thinking to define, protect and market wine.

Gimblett Gravels defines its area according to a tightly specified soil type. The very special gravely soils, unique climatic conditions, and expertise of the winemakers, are key elements to producing high quality wine.

The district, which includes the internationally acclaimed Gimblett Road, has a reputation for producing high quality red wines from Bordeaux red varieties and Syrah. The Gimblett Gravels appellations is strictly determined by the gravely soils laid down by the old Ngaruroro River, which were exposed after a huge flood in the 1870s. The area is up to three degrees Celsius warmer during the day in summer and autumn, compared to most other areas of Hawke's Bay. The evenings are warmer because of thermal conductivity in the stony soils.

The extra summer and autumn heat, and the quality of the soils puts the terroir of Gimblett Gravels alongside some of the world's most famous producers of red wine.

Only vineyards in the geographical area with 95% of their land in the gravely soils are eligible to become members of Gimblett Gravels. Wines bearing the Gimblett Gravels brand must be 95% from the district. Random internal audits are undertaken to protect the Gimblett Gravels integrity. Wines produced in the Gimblett Gravels district target the ultra-premium market in New Zealand and markets in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Australia, Japan, and Canada.

Click here for the Gimblett Gravels appellations website.