Description

Yealands Estate, home of Yealands Family Wines, is one of the most coastal and sustainable vineyards in New Zealand. Located in Marlborough, believed by many to be the spiritual home of Sauvignon Blanc, Yealands Estate rests in the foothills of the Awatere Valley, on the northeastern tip of the South Island, and boasts spectacular views across the Cook Straight with the towering, snow-capped Mount Tapuaeo- Uenuku providing a sensational backdrop

Established in 2008, Yealands was always destined to be a story of thinking differently. In 2002, when founder Peter Yealands began developing land in the Awatere Valley, Marlborough, at the northeastern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, many thought viticulture would be impossible given it was home to some of the toughest conditions in the region including steep slopes, strong winds, cool nights, and low rainfall. Located on the cliff’s edge overlooking the Cook Strait, Seaview Vineyard on Yealands Estate is now one of the most sustainable and striking vineyards in the world.

The winery itself is purpose-built with a unique domed roof designed to blend into the rugged hills of the surrounding landscape and was the first winery in the world to be certified carboNZero™ since inception. The entire northern side of the winery roof is home to the largest solar panel array in New Zealand and provides around 30% of the power required to keep everything running. What’s more, if you visit the winery in an electric vehicle, the handy EV charging station, powered by the sun, will charge your vehicle while you enjoy a complimentary tasting of the many award-winning wines Yealands have on offer in their cosy cellar door.