144 Islands
Bay of Islands
Facts.
Scale: Hardly any
Range: Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Semillon, Rosé, Chardonnay, Melika's Field (Sauvignon Blanc, with Semillon, Albarino & Petit Manseng), Sandstone (Syrah, whole bunch fermented with Sangiovese & Tempranillo), and Marsanne (The white sister grape to Syrah).
Cellar Door: They are not currently open to the public, but if you contact them and make an appointment, they’d be delighted to show you around their home.
“We have planted Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sauvignon Gris, Muscat de petit grains, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Marsanne, Roussanne, Albarino and Petit Manseng among the white varieties, as well as Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Petit Verdot and Pinot Noir among the reds.”
About
"Wines which tell a story.
Truly unique wines which tell a story of time and place are only created through the energy and efforts of many dedicated hands. Our wines not only tell a story of our site and the vintage of their conception but they also tell a story of a family’s dedication to creating wines which are truly singular.
Our wines are unburdened by expectation or convention and instead seek to reflect the true potential of our often overlooked region, highlighting the unique volcanic soils of our ancient basaltic plateau in the beautiful Bay of Islands."
Restaurants: La Fuente, Ahi, Gochu, Vondel, Culprit, The Grove, Sid at the French Cafe, Cazador, Hugo's Bistro, Celeste, Candela.
