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Vineyard

Stonecroft has three vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District. The vineyards are located within a 3km zone. The original site is at 121 Mere Road, west of Hastings. The second vineyard is at Roy’s Hill and the third vineyard is at the corner of Mere Road and SH50. In total approximately 10 ha are planted with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay and Viognier. All three vineyards are hot and dry, with peak summer temperatures consistently between 35˚C and 40˚C. Soils (known as the Omahu Gravels) are very stony and free draining.

We take great care to ensure the grapes harvested from our vineyards are of a high quality. Pruning, harvesting and most of the canopy management is carried out by hand. Yields are very low; typically around 2kg per vine. All three of the vineyards are certified organic.

Mere Road Vineyard

This is the original vineyard. We have approximately 3 ha of vines at this vineyard, including our oldest Syrah vines. These are the oldest Syrah vines in New Zealand (planted in 1984). Syrah from this vineyard contributes aromatics and elegance to the wines. As well as Syrah, we have our oldest Chardonnay vines (Mendoza clone) at this vineyard.

Roy’s Hill Vineyard

Temperatures are marginally higher at this vineyard which lies in a warm, sheltered, north-facing bowl at the foot of Roy’s Hill. There are approximately 3.5 ha of vines planted at this vineyard. It is predominantly Syrah with smaller plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Merlot, Viognier and Zinfandel. Grapes from the Roy’s Hill Vineyard contribute denser, more intense flavours.

Fernhill Vineyard

This vineyard was purchased in July 2013 (it was previously the Mills Reef Trust Vineyard). It is a closely planted vineyard with a low cordon. The vines are coming into their prime, with approximately 3.6 ha of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. We are looking forward to seeing how these grapes will contribute to our wines in the future.