ZEPHYR

Zephyr’s name comes from the characteristics of the prevailing winds which is part of the Marlborough region’s unique ripening reason. Owen and Wendy Glover, the pair behind Zephyr Wines, converted their farm in Dillons Point into a vineyard in 1985. They initially planted Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, and this has been mainly unchanged.

In the early 1990s, Gewurztraminer left a lasting impression on the Glovers. As a result, Zephyr is an aromatic specialist today. Zephyr Wines is Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand accredited.

“Zephyr wines are created with the spirit, passion and values of the Glover family.” – Zephyr Wines

Ben Glover's other business, The Coterie, is on the old Seresin Winery site and is a winemaking collective nurturing thinking around organic winefarming. Ben's Marlborough credentials are extensive, having been Chief Winemaker for Wither Hills, Corbans, Lindauer, Daniel Le Brun and Mud House, and assisting in the development of Konrad, Auntsfield and The Ned. He is a past Chair of Pinot Noir 2017, and is Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Wine Of The Year and the Chief Cuisine Wine Judge. He manages, as well, the Glover family wine business. Does he have time for sleep? We don’t know.