Old House Vineyards

Region:

New Zealand, Nelson

Address:

83 Old House Rd, Upper Moutere, Nelson, Tasman, New Zealand

Website:

https://www.oldhousevineyards.co.nz/

Description:

Old House Vineyards is a family owned vineyard in Upper Moutere, part of the Nelson region, located in the North West of the South Island, New Zealand. Sheltered by hills to the East, South and West, Old House Vineyards enjoys high sunshine hours and a moderating coastal climate on the unirrigated clay gravel soils of Upper Moutere. Initially planted in 2000, the family bought the vineyard in 2014, and spent the next few years improving the vines, before making their first wines in 2017. The grapes are harvested and sorted, by hand, before being fermented and matured in French oak barrels. The aim is to be one of the best quality producers in the region, aiming at quality rather than quantity. Everywhere on the vineyard you will see New Zealand Fantails (Maori name, Piwakawaka). These friendly little birds hop around, and sit on the wires next to you chattering, as you work in the vines. It seemed only right that they should also appear on our labels. Ian and Jeanne Bathgate, and their two sons moved from the UK to start a new life making wine in Upper Moutere, Nelson. Ian has always been interested in wine, starting his collection when he was 18. After years of talking about it, and looking all over the world for the ‘best’ location, the decision was made to emigrate to New Zealand, and in particular the Nelson region, buying an established vineyard in Upper Moutere.

Email:

info@ohv.co.nz

Phone:

+64 21 047 3326