The old world meets the new

A fascinating meeting occurred in the year 1977 between Edel and Warwick when they both were undertaking oenology study in German, they knew they were onto something huge. The first steep hillside vineyard in New Zealand was planted upon their return and named after Warwick’s parent name '“Maybern”. What else varietals would be planted on this 4 hectares slop? Riesling and Pinot Noir of course, all tightly planted with 30-degree sloping facing Northwest. To top off this magnificent site, they even built the first underground cellar below this vineyard in 1993. None of these that you would find in today’s commonly known Marlborough wine region where you will need to travel a bit further North and find it nestled quietly in Koromiko Valley.

Thirty years onward, you would still find this special site plus some additional neighbours vineyards planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and their world-renown Gewürztraminer but handcrafted exceptional wines were in making year after year. You would also find the great host Warwick welcome you at the cellar door, taking you through the journey of traditional old world winemaking to the new era of Johanneshof Cellars.