ABOUT US
FROM PIONEER BEGINNINGS TO CERTIFIED ORGANIC
WE ARE MOUNT EDWARD
In 1997 as a Central Otago pioneer founded winery, we started small, making one wine as a family business, now, decades later, we are still a family business, thriving, with our own vineyards, style and ethos.
Our heart is about making wines that are delicious, textural, subtle, moreish wines. To keep the head happy we grow unique and small batch wines from single vineyard sites, Pinot Noir to Gamay, Chardonnay to Chenin and much more.
Driven by a desire to be progressive, individual and good at what we do.
We are Bio gro certified organic, owning all our fruit across 5 estate vineyards, all in Central Otago, collectively producing wines of provenance and pleasure alike.
We enjoy breaking new ground, the first in New Zealand to make vermouth, have wine on tap, early adopters of skin contact and minimal sulphur, we continue to seek out the unique. Our choices, style and techniques reflect, we believe, a growing demand for individual and authentic wine.
Traditional winemaking, a healthy regard to science, all without a rulebook telling us what to do or how to look. The less you do the better the wine is a truism that guides us via minimal intervention such as no fining, filtration, aids or additives.
Our motto, Grow your Own Way, is with a care to all around you, surround yourself with people who think the same and enjoy yourselves.
Wine, people, place are all part of this equation, reflected in how we grow, the places you see our wine, our community involvement to what you see in front of you.
Talk to us, visit us, pick up a bottle and see how we all fit together.
THE TEAM
John
The Big Cheese
Our proprietor and chief taster. Sometimes known as Mr Bermuda (not his actual name).
Duncan
The winemaker that doesn’t get his hands dirty
General manager, winemaker, overseer of things that need overseeing… and some that don’t.
Anna
The winemaker who does get her hands dirty
Our winemaker and front runner in trendy one pieces, although has previously been sighted in adidas stirrup pants.
Rachel
Keeper of the Books
The woman in the thick of it, turning all the cogs that need turning and making sure it all gets done! Especially when you haven’t done it yet.
Bindy
Chief Deal Maker
Mover of all things worth moving, not to mention alpine fault line consultant. Can’t walk past the second cheapest glass of wine on the menu.
Janet
Maestro à la Kitchen
Curator of flawless plates and fast comebacks, both served hot.
Kenny
Wine pourer and drinker
The man with the strange accent but delightful charm, despite previously having sported a bieber fringe.
Alex
Professional phone scroller and mouse clicker
Our most valued and important team member, and the one writing these profile descriptions.
Jackie
International Ambassador
Ms Worldwide and the pusherwoman of our wines overseas. The go-to for all your wines in Europe.
THE VINEYARD CREW
Donald – Wearer of many hats
Sue – Deadly with the snips
Shelly – Tractor Queen
Lunchie – Grape wrangler
Pete – Barbeque and irrigation maestro, not at the same time though…
Donald and Shelley in Muirkirk Vineyard