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Wairau River (pronounced why-ra-ow) produces wines exclusively sourced from our family estate vineyards first established in 1978 by Phil & Chris Rose. Hand tended in small batches from vine to bottle, low crops and ultra ripe fruit are utilised to produce premium wine that has become renowned for exhibiting intense fruit characteristics and classical elegance. With five estate vineyards of around 500 acres, Wairau River Wines can maintain total commitment to quality by carefully managing these sites to keep yields low and quality high.
The extended Rose family are all heavily involved in the business – so we are a true family owned and managed winery.
Phil & Chris Rose
Still a big influence on us all and heavily involved in all aspects of the business (when they are not baby sitting!!)
Phil & Chris Rose
Still a big influence on us all and heavily involved in all aspects of the business (when they are not baby sitting!!)
Pip Rose & Lindsay Parkinson
Children – Oscar, Lily, Felix and Poppy – Pip manages the cellar door and restaurant and Lindsay (Parky) is General Manager
Pip Rose & Lindsay Parkinson
Children – Oscar, Lily, Felix and Poppy – Pip manages the cellar door and restaurant and Lindsay (Parky) is General Manager
Anna Rose & Paul O’Regan
Children – Joe – Anna helps out wherever she is needed – winery, vineyard or cellar door and Paul works at Rabobank in Blenheim
Anna Rose & Paul O’Regan
Children – Joe – Anna helps out wherever she is needed – winery, vineyard or cellar door and Paul works at Rabobank in Blenheim
Hamish Rose & Kristy Andrews
Children – Harriett and Ruby – Hamish managed the vineyard and Kristy looks after the payroll
Hamish Rose & Kristy Andrews
Children – Harriett and Ruby – Hamish managed the vineyard and Kristy looks after the payroll
Sam Rose
Winemaker and chief fisherman – when not working you will find him in the Marlborough Sounds
Caroline Rose & Tane Malcolm
Children – Willow – Caroline and Tane are trained chefs who run the restaurant at the cellar door and also a successful catering business called Caramelize
Caroline Rose & Tane Malcolm
Children – Willow – Caroline and Tane are trained chefs who run the restaurant at the cellar door and also a successful catering business called Caramelize
