One of the obvious side effects of your parents being in the wine industry is that you always live in a wine region! We have lived in Marlborough since 1995 but all we three girls were born in different regions. Before Blenheim we lived in Gisborne where Arabella was born in 1990, Libby was born [...]
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Down on the farm – Home at last
November 10th, 2009 · No Comments · astrolabe farm, durvillea, jane
It has been a ridiculous month. Mexico, Simon’s birthday and then Marlborough Wine Weekend. I am tired and happy to be home…for a little while.
Firstly a word about the birthday. For me to have so many family and friends together and to have such a great night was overwhelming and fabulous. Also lots of silly [...]
Winter gardening at Astrolabe Farm
July 29th, 2009 · No Comments · astrolabe farm
Here are a few pictures of us out and about on a frosty winter’s day.
About Durvillea
June 7th, 2009 · No Comments · about, durvillea
Durvillea 2008 Sauvignon Blanc NZ$65.94 (6pack)
Durvillea 2008 Pinot Noir SOLD OUT
Durvillea 2009 Pinot Grigio – $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 [...]
