ABOUT US

We are a small “Mum and Dad” business dedicated to producing the finest Pinot noir wine possible from the terroir of Central Otago.  Catherine Brown is the better looking half of the partnership, while Crawford Brown brings a lifetime of experience in beverages to the business.  In his previous life, he was Master Brewer (NZ) for Lion Nathan, and prior to that, Speight’s Brewery manager for a number of years.

Right from the beginning, when the bare land was bought in 1997, the partnership has maintained a philosophy of putting quality first, regardless of the cost, and regardless of how much that hurts!  Although tough at times, the reward of producing stunning wine overcomes the hardships and makes it all worth while! 

A two tier branding philosophy operates, with Bannock Brae Estate (copper coloured logo) denoting the top tier wines, while “Goldfields” (smoky blue logo) denotes the second tier wines.  Second tier maybe, but often gold medal winning wines also!

Wine is exported to Denmark, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany and the UK.

Denmark: Sigurd Mueller Vinhandel A/S
Web: www.smv.dk

Hong Kong and Singapore: Essential Fine Wines Ltd
Web: www.efw.com.hk

Germany:Weinhandel Fertsch
Web: www.weinhandel-fertsch.de

UK: Hard to Find Wines
Web: www.htfwines.co.uk

We operate a Cellar Door for tastings and sales at our home on the vineyard at 212 Cairnmuir Road, Bannockburn.

Opening Hours (subject to change):
November 1 to December 24: Wednesday to Sunday, 1pm to 5pm
December 26 to January 31: Daily, 11am to 5pm
February 1 to Easter: Wednesday to Sunday, 1pm to 5pm
After Easter to October 31: Usually open Sat/Sun for tastings, 1 – 5pm and open Mon – Fri 1 – 5pm for sales only.
Other times by appointment