Hester Creek Estate Winery - Pinot Gris (3L)

Hester Creek Estate Winery - Pinot Gris (3L)In 1968, BC wine pioneer Joe Busnardo came upon an excellent property sheltered below the rugged desert bluffs of what is now known as the Golden Mile Bench. Spread over 76 acres of a gently sloping hillside, he recognized the potential for growing superior vinifera grapes on this unique land. Today, a total of 115 acres comprise the Hester Creek estate, which is planted with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewrztraminer, Italian

In keeping with their approach to growing grapes

highly controlled

Whether your jam is roller derbies or rock climbing

Ernst Loosen

López de Heredia only uses grapes grown in the region

They named their winery after the large bay that runs from the Christchurch suburbs to the mouth of the Waipara River

arid desert air

Although this second fermentation is optional in Champagne

000 years ago through about 10

The soil for the wines is mainly granitic schist

Anselmo Mendes vineyards are certified as Sustainable Farming

and today he shares it with his son