Our Review
Dog Point was founded in ’04 in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys by Ivan and Margaret Sutherland and James and Wendy Healy. Ivan and James had met several years prior while working at Cloudy Bay and decided in vintage ’02 to make a wine and build a business together. The vineyard, which sits at the confluence of the Brancott and Omaka valleys and is the largest in New Zealand to be certified organic, is planted to sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir, with the oldest vines nudging 40 years old. The range includes three varietal wines plus a fumé-style sauvignon blanc called Section 94 which comes from a single parcel and spends 18 months in French oak. As well as vineyard tours and cellar door (Wine Shed) tastings, visitors can stay on-site in a two-bedroom, self-contained villa called the French Barn. -ANNA WEBSTER
Specialities
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Accommodation
Information
The French Barn on Dog Point Vineyard is a self contained 2-bedroom villa located on the western hillside in the Omaka Valley of Marlborough, the heart of New Zealand’s premium wine growing region. Ideal for one or two couples or a family,
Facilities
the French Barn is a building produced mainly from recycled timbers. Furnished largely with relaxed country antiques it provides spacious self-contained accommodation. Walking tracks on the property allow guests to explore the vineyard, olive trees and native plantings, soak up the surrounding spectacular views over the Richmond Ranges and finish with a wine tasting at Dog Point. Cost is $450 (NZD) per night
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Red+White cellar
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Murray Cook |
| Viticulturalist |
Nigel Sowman |
| Region |
Marlborough |
| Address |
797 New Renwick Road, Fairhall, Marlborough 7272
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| Established |
2004 |
| Telephone |
+64 357 282 94
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| Website |
dogpoint.co.nz
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