Living in Harmony with the Land
Every decision we make begins in the vineyard. Guided by nature and a respect for place, we farm with care, allowing the land and the seasons to shape the wines we grow.
Current Release Wines
Our Winemaking Style
Our fruit is handpicked, allowed to ferment in open top stainless steel vessels with naturally occurring yeasts. It is then carefully racked into French oak barrels (~20% new) where malolactic conversion is allowed to take place. After 12-14 months in barrel, the wine is bottled in lighter weight bottles to help lessen our impact on the environment.
Huge thanks to Anna McCarty for her incredible winemaking skills.
News & Events
August 19, 2026
Organic Wine Week “Down to Earth” Tasting, 22 September 2026
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, we’re heading your way on 22 September...
August 07, 2024
Join us at Winetopia Auckland!
Great news! Spurlock Vineyards will be available for tasting (and...
February 04, 2025
Metro Magazine Top 50 Wines 2025
From Metro Magazine's December 2024 annual Top 50 Wines in...
August 23, 2024
South Marlborough Wine Show
1 October, Fidelio Cafe & Wine Bar, Marlborough. We can't...
August 19, 2025
We're Back for Down to Earth Auckland!
Come join us to taste our new release "Thymeless Jack"...
June 01, 2025
Our 2023 Organic Pinot Noir Awarded Bronze!
We are thrilled to announce that our 2023 Organic Pinot...
FAQs
Are your vineyard and wines 100% certified organic?
Yes! We planted the vineyard conventionally, and began the process of organic conversion in January 2020. Starting with the 2023 vintage, Spurlock Vineyards Pinot Noir achieved full organic certification from BioGro, both in the vineyard and winemaking.
What is your winemaking philosophy?
We have a low-intervention winemaking philosophy. This means fementing with naturally occurring yeasts, minimal punch downs, gentle racking, no filtering or fining, and plenty of time in quality French oak barrels. We believe this results in pure Pinot Noir that embodies kaitiakitanga and our love for this ”little tucked away corner of the world.”
What are your cellaring recommendations for your Pinot Noir?
Our Pinot Noir certainly is ready to drink upon release, as the wine has been allowed to age in quality oak barrels for 12-14 months and another 3-4 months in bottle. Of course, during the first few months after release, decanting will encourage the wine to open up and will soften the tannins. Under proper conditions, we believe our wine will evolve gracefully in bottle for 6-10 years (our 2017 is drinking beautifully now).
