Bringing a touch of Summer to everyday…
If we had our way, we’d make it Summer every day.
Sun-kissed skin, salty air, long days relaxing on the beach... summertime in Marlborough is when we come alive. But while we’re having fun in the sun with our friends, our vines are working hard on our vineyards just over the hill.
Overlooking the ocean in dry and windswept Blind River, we grow our grapes in one of the harshest environments in Marlborough. But this is far from a disadvantage. In fact, our grapes love it.
We enjoy the region’s long sunshine hours, and our wines are bursting with that fruit-forward character Marlborough is known for. But because we’re closer to the coast than most, the brisk ocean breeze keeps things cooler and drier. So our grapes are gifted a little more time to soak up that summertime goodness.
This longer ripening period allows us to craft award-winning wines full of distinct flavours and intense aromas. But when we’re with friends enjoying life’s simple pleasures, we prefer to say we make delicious wines that remind you of the best bits of summer.
So when the seasons change and the nights draw in, you can take some time, carve out space and pour yourself a Summerhouse moment
Vineyards & climate
A stunning place to live and a fantastic place to make delicious wines. Our climate is not too hot, not too cold. We’re surrounded by beautiful rivers, mountains and the pristine South Pacific Ocean. Our wines evoke their variety, region and vineyards, sincerely reflecting the purity and concentration of their fruit.
Marlborough
Located in the north-eastern corner of New Zealand’s South Island with the Pacific Ocean to the east and mountain ranges to the north and south, Marlborough has broad alluvial plains stretching from the coastline and gradually rising into narrow finger valleys, with a diverse landscape of spectacular natural beauty and bounty.
The region regularly claims the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand, enjoying low average annual rainfall at approximately 25 inches, and moderate diurnal temperature changes in the 10 degrees Celsius range. The climate is moderate, and coupled with the alluvial soils, delivers a long, slow, grape growing season which intensifies flavours and allows Summerhouse to produce distinct and expressive wines. This is cool climate excellence in action.
Blind River
There is a strong coastal influence at Blind River, which is known to be one of the driest sub-regions in Marlborough. The soils are deep, free-draining loams over clay-mixed gravels, giving Sauvignon Blanc concentrated herbaceous notes and elegant Pinot Gris.
Marlborough