At Stonecroft, we craft wines that are honest expressions of our vineyards, their fruit, and the unique story each vintage has to tell.
As the only wine brand producing wines exclusively from the Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District, we are proud to champion this special place — its stony soils, warm days, and cool nights shaping every wine we make.
We work in small batches, allowing us to give each ferment the attention it deserves. With a patient, hands-on, and minimal intervention approach, we blend traditional methods with modern precision to create site-driven wines of character and authenticity. Our winemaking evolves with the season and the individuality of each block.
Syrah is our focus, with hand-harvested reds fermented in open-top fermenters. Fruit is hand-plunged daily, and whole bunch ferments are foot-stomped before being matured in a mix of new and seasoned French oak.
Our white wines are gently pressed, with tailored skin contact and juice settling based on variety and vintage. Maturation takes place in stainless steel or oak to achieve the desired texture and expression.
The result: wines that are earthy, elegant, and deeply connected to the land — a true reflection of the Gimblett Gravels and of Hawke’s Bay.
