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Archives: Winemakers

  • Wines

    Settling in Piedmont, northwest Italy, in the mid-17th century, the Gaja family has been growing vines and making wines in the Langhe hills ever since. While their home remains in the beautiful village of Barbaresco,…

  • The Story

    The pioneering Gaja family has been growing vines and making wine for five generations, a tradition they started in 1859 in Piedmont. Each generation nurtures the dreams and vision of the previous one, building and…

  • Environmental Responsibility

    The Estate vineyard is managed sustainably by John Van Der Linden. Under his guidance, soil management includes planting of chicory to manage vigour, mulching on the stony soils and maintaining micronutrient balance via applications of…

  • Winery

    With an elegant, rustic interior set against a backdrop of beautiful vineyards, the winery and cellar door allow guests to experience the beauty of being amongst vines. An old windmill nestles amid the vines that…

  • The Story

    In 1898 Anthony Joseph Vidal arrived in New Zealand and was one of the first winemakers to appreciate the natural potential of Hawkes Bay. In 1905 he purchased a Hawkes Bay racing stable yard and…