The 9 hectare Flaxmore Vineyard is superbly positioned on the eastern edge of the Moutere Valley, 6 km from the coast and 60 metres above sea level. The north facing slopes include 2 distinct spurs and offer the attraction of clay gravels with free drainage.
Planted in 2008 with a selection of premium clones on three different rootstocks to suit specific block characteristics, vine density averages 2,900 per hectare. The layout was configured as 6 distinct blocks; designed to work with the contours and avoid land disturbance by shaping or terracing.
The viticultural regime is 2 cane vertical shoot positioning, minimal irrigation, low yields for fruit intensity via extensive shoot and bunch thinning; and handpicking. Airflow through the canopy is helped by the elevated site and further assisted by careful leaf plucking around the fruit zone, without excessive exposure to direct sunlight.
From the vine to the bottle our wines are fully accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.
CELLAR DOOR
In 2019, we opened our cellar door, where we offer wine tasting, sales and a beautiful vineyard walk with sweeping views across the Moutere to the snow-topped Mount Arthur and Kahurangi Ranges. We now also have an art gallery, featuring NZ, international and local artists.
This year, we have extended our vineyard walk to take in a beautiful woodland and young orchard and a new section of the vineyard, sweeping down through the Pinot Noir vines.
We look forward to welcoming you to our family vineyard. Click below for opening times.
