The 2026 vintage in Wairarapa has wrapped up, and the winery is now full of exciting young wines beginning their journey.

A warm spring delivered healthy vine canopies and beautifully balanced fruit, while summer brought long dry spells punctuated by the occasional welcome downpour to refresh the vines.

Harvest began with a cool southerly change that gently slowed ripening, followed by an extended stretch of settled autumn weather that allowed excellent flavour concentration and balance to develop across the vineyards.

With ferment now complete, the wines are already showing vibrant aromatics, freshness, concentration, and lovely natural acidity.

A huge thank you to our vineyard and winery teams for another season of hard work and care. We’re looking forward to seeing these wines continue to evolve over the coming months.