The Donaldson Family have been seriously involved in viticulture and winemaking for over 40 years. Founder Ivan Donaldson planted the first Canterbury vineyard in 1976 and went on to establish Pegasus Bay in 1986 with his wife Christine. It is a true family business with all four of their sons and two spouses involved, managing various aspects. Our aim is to grow grapes of the highest quality, which fully express the features of the vineyard, and to handle these with the utmost respect.
Partner winery of Rapaura Springs - Rapaura Springs is the NUMBER 5 TOP RANKED New Zealand Producer in past 10 years with 91+ points on Wine Spectator ’s Top Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Tagline "Bringing a touch of Summer to everyday": The brand's philosophy revolves around Summerhouse aims to evoke feelings of relaxation, enjoyment, and connection with friends and family. Origin in Marlborough: Summerhouse is produced in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, specifically in the Blind River area, showcasing its terroir and climate. The grapes benefit from long sunshine hours and cool evenings, resulting in intense flavors and vibrant acidity.
New World Wine Awards: Summerhouse Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 earned a spot in the Top 50 at the New World Wine Awards in 2024.
Blank Market (New Zealand’s #1 online wine community today): "Capturing the best bits of summer in every glass of Summerhouse, so you can enjoy life’s simple pleasures all year round."
Natalie MacLean: Summerhouse 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from Marlborough, South Island. It is so expressive with feijoa, kiwi, stone fruit and lime-lemon zest flavours electric on the palate.
Established in 1896, Te MATA ESTATE is one of the New Zealand's oldest wineries. The family-owned estate is specializing in grape growing and winemaking from its 120ha Hawke's bay vineyards- all estate grown and hand harvest. Hawke's Bay as the second largest wine region in New Zealand has great warm dry maritime climate, free draining soil types, gravel plains, hillside slopes and river terraces which are ideally suitable for Cabernets, Syrah, Chardonnay etc... Te MATA makes 65% Bordeaux blend and Syrah and 35% Whites. One of the New Zealand first and finest Syrah Bullnose, barrel femerted Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc and the cost cutting Estate Vineyard single vineyard series. 2012, Mr. John Buck the owner of the winery in his 70th year was awarded with "New Zealand Order of Merit". "I've always believed that New Zealand wine, and the arts, can foot it with the world's best. All I've ever done is put that belief into practice. It's been a pleasurable challenge." said John.
The meaning of the word antipodes is at the very heart of our water – it is quite literally poles apart. To us it represents both a place of origin and an attitude to everything we stand for.
antipodes /an-tip-o-deez/ n.pl. 1. Australia and New Zealand form the perspective of Europe; 2. a pair of points, places or things that are diametrically opposite each other; antipodal a.: situated on the opposite of the globe; antipodean a.; of , relating to or from the Antipodes.
Our founder Simon Wooley, a restaurateur could not understand why fine restaurants in New Zealand were importing mineral water from Europe when in New Zealand we could source pristine mineral water that could compete with any fine water in the world. Fine water is a central element in the enjoyment of wine and cuisine - its sole purpose is to hydrate and refresh, whilst cleansing the palate. For this reason we sought out the source of Antipodes deliberately to offer a mineral water that is ideally suited to enhance the fine dining experience.
Villa Maria was established in 1961. In just 50 years it is recognized as an icon in the New Zealand wine industry. Truly exceptional wine made by passionate people encapsulates Villa Maria's success story.
The wine-maker Blair Walter continues to produce a very Burgundian style of Pinot Noir that prioritizes elegance and finesse over power and concentration. Although their Pinot Noirs hog the limelight (deservedly so), their excellent Chardonnay and Rieslings are unique.
Ata Rangi, meaning "new beginning", It was founded in 1980 by pioneering wine-maker Clive Paton when he planted his vines on a free-draining gravel terrace just outside Martinborough village (using]) cuttings supposedly from none other than DRC.
