the grand cru of waiheke island

In the year 2000 after returning from France and other parts of Europe for winemaking and viticulture training, Luc was very certain that he would be able to make the Bordeaux Grand Cru wine in New Zealand. After few years of hunting that he and his wife Anna have successfully acquired a steep slop with Northwest facing to the tidal wave on Waiheke Island. The vineyard lies on Te Whau Peninsula overlooking Okahuiti Creek with only 8 hectares of land but planted with 8 varietals which eventually most of that is contributed to his flagship wine Blood Creek 8. These eight varietals are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Tannat, Viognier and Kolor.

The family is based on the Island most of the time of the year, while Luc is living on the vineyard all year round. From Spring to Autumn that you would find him busy with the vine and the land and Winter he will be busy at the winery. He believes with the right attitude and an uncompromising approach toward vine, yield and soil management that here in NZ can also produce world-class wine. Sometimes if you are lucky enough that you could have his exclusive personal wine tasting with at its cellar door. The estate also offers vineyard accommodation, the cellar door also opens to public from Thursday throughout the weekend between Spring to Autumn.