WAIMEA

The owners of Waimea Estates, Trevor and Robyn Bolitho, have been growing grapes on Nelson’s Waimea Plains since 1993. The first vintage release was of a trophy-winning Sauvignon Blanc in 1997. There are now over 130 hectares of grapes planted in six vineyards. The soils are predominantly free-draining alluvial soils. The combination of these soils with plenty of sunshine hours and long ripening season, thanks to moderating maritime influences and a protective phalanx of hills, provide the perfect 'terroir' for growing quality grapes.

Waimea has an impressive array of awards to boast including Gold medals at the International Wine Challenge, Royal Easter Show, The NZ International Wine Show and the Sydney Top 100, as well as four and five star ratings in Cuisine and Winestate Magazines. Trudy Shield is Head Winemaker.