To order Durvillea wines: purchase online or call +64 3 577 6794.
General enquiries to sophie@durvilleawines.co.nz
Durvillea 2008 Sauvignon Blanc NZ$71.94(6pack)
Durvillea 2008 Pinot Noir SOLD OUT
Durvillea 2009 Pinot Grigio – NZ$167.88 (12pack)
All along Marlborough’s wild coast, clinging to rocks at low tide, is the seaweed Durvillea. To locals, it is known as Bull Kelp or Rimurapa. Its strong lines, shapes, textures and colours were the inspiration for our wine.
Our winemaker Simon Waghorn was drawn to Durvillea when studying toward a Masters of Natural Resources in 1980. He was planning to farm seaweed but changed course to undertake a career in winemaking.
His wife, Jane Forrest Waghorn has stood alongside him for more than two decades in the wine industry. Jane recognised a market demand for a high quality, accessible wine. Together with her daughters, she utilised Simon’s winemaking skills to create Durvillea and have shaped a product that is environmentally sensitive.
At Durvillea we are interested in working towards a more sustainable wine industry. The label is printed on recycled paper, the bottle is lighter in weight, and the grapes are sourced from sustainable vineyards.
The result is a strong distinctive brand, producing beautiful wines.
Durvillea Wines is a little sister brand to Astrolabe Wines. The range includes a Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and a Pinot Noir. For pricing information, tasting notes or to order Durvillea Wines please email admin@astrolabewines.co.nz.
You can find out more about us on our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.
Meet the people behind Durvillea in interviews on our blog [more coming soon]:
Jane – the heart of the operation.
Arabella - baby of the family, spreading the Durvillea story in Auckland.
Libby – the middle daughter and unofficial Australian rep.
Meg - the eldest daughter and maintainer of this blog.
Sophie – the face behind the tweets and the voice on the phone.
Sophie – the face behind the tweets and the voice on the phone.
