Harvesting our 2024 Marlborough grapes

We sent our Summerhouse gal Lois back into the vines this week to join our hand-picking crew as they harvest the first of our Pinot Noir for vintage 2024! ⁠In a quest to discover what makes the best wine, Lois learned about harvesting by hand and machine. Read on to join her.

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Jo Glover
I switched screen time, for green vines

Our Summerhouse gal Lois switched her days in the office for some time in the vines. ⁠She spent the day helping our viticulturist, Matt with yield estimates as we work to understand what the 2024 vintage will look like.

⁠Have a read about Lois' day in the vines.

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Jo Glover
Talent at Summerhouse HQ

We have such a talented team who work behind the scenes to produce our delicious wines. ⁠ One of the crew is Henri, our lab technician and cellar hand. ⁠With a degree in viticulture and winemaking, experience working in a variety of vineyard sites and has completed five vintages in New Zealand and the USA.⁠ Find out what Henri is up to this week.

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Jo Glover
Our Top Picks for a Picnic

We are spoilt for choice here in Marlborough, New Zealand, with so many picture-perfect spots to enjoy a picnic. We've pulled together a list of our favourite Marlborough picnic spots, which are just as good in winter as they are in summer.⁠ Places to take in the views and enjoy some local food and wine, such as our Sauvignon Blanc!

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Jo Glover