Renwick Vineyard
ABOUT RENWICK VINEYARD
Seven hectares of classic stony 'Rapaura' soils, Renwick was our first vineyard and was purchased in 1992. This vineyard provides small parcels of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Albarino.
VINEYARD SPECIFICATIONS
Location: The middle of the Wairau Valley on State Highway 6.
Elevation: 40 metres above sea level.
Soil characteristics: Well drained stony alluvium.
Climate: Warmer and wetter than the Southern Valleys/Awatere. Early ripening.
Pinot Noir: Clones 114 and 115. Planted in 1997. This site gives opulent fruit flavours, typically raspberry and plums. It provides fruit lift and fragrance plus a late grainy tannin structure.
Sauvignon Blanc: Mass selection and clone 317. Flavours include ripe tropical fruit, grapefruit and passionfruit.
Chardonnay: Clone 15. Planted in 1987 - 2016. Ripe stone fruit and citrus flavours are typical of this vineyard, giving great intensity and fresh acidity.
Pinot Gris: Clone GM2/15. Planted in 2000. Flavours of ripe white peach and pear.
Albarino: Mass selection and clones 635, 636 & 637. Planted in 2010 - 2019.
