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.
One of the original Marlborough vineyards, Isabel Estate planted vines back in the early '80s, which makes it pioneers in the region.
Isabel Estate stays true to its roots by creating wines that are 100 percent grown and bottled within the boundaries of its estate. This is a distinguished way of respecting the vineyard's unique climate, terroir, where the grapes grow to express the distinctive characters of each block and variety in the final wine.
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.
