Stanley Estates has 3ha of Pinot Noir, 0.5ha of Chardonnay and 13.5ha of Sauvignon Blanc and 2ha of Pinot Gris.

The vines are grown on a vertical shoot positioning trellis with two and three lifting wires. Leaf-plucking improves airflow around the fruit and minimizes disease pressure whilst the Pinot Noir simply needs more exposure to the sun.

Harvest time is mid March to mid April.

Our team is complemented by viticulturalist, Jeremy Hyland, and notable winemaker Jules Taylor whose expertise and experience guide us to pick each block at optimal maturity and flavour profile.

Sustainable viticulture has been the foundation of our vineyard practices since the outset. We joined Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand in its early days and became an accredited grower in 2005.

We are situated in the Awatere valley in the heart of Marlborough just 7kms from the coast, 45minutes from the aquatic playground of the Marlborough Sounds.

2009 is the first year of Stanley Estates’ wines own label Sauvignon Blanc wine.

By 2011 we will be adding an exciting new Pinot Noir and a Pinot Gris to our wine portfolio.