Auntsfield is Marlborough’s oldest vineyard and winery, originating in 1892. After changing land uses over the years, the vineyard was given some TLC by the Cowley family, the current owners and caretakers of the estate. The Cowleys planted the property with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and they now have around 65 acres planted on north-facing, glacially carved slopes on Greywacke rock overlaid with fine clay soil. This fantastic terroir gives the wine a delicate minerality with wonderful texture and defi nition. In the early 2000s both sons became interested in the project. Ben gave up his career as a film camera man, retraining in viticulture and moving his young family from Auckland to the property and then Luc completed his training in oenology. Today the Cowleys farm everything organically and utilize native yeast fermentation for most of their ferments. The wines have continued to

earn Auntsfield its place in the highest echelon of Marlborough producers.