Dessert wines are not always sweet and are not always consumed after dinner.
Enter Ivan and Amanda Yukich Croatian immigrants who were the first to plant grapes in 1973 under the Montana label (now Brancott Estate).
New Zealand is blessed with a long heritage of producing premium table wines. Driving through the various wine regions you can observe plantings of a wide variety of grapes, many of which are winning accolades all around the world.
Often referred to as New Zealand’s other red region (Otago being the other) Hawke's Bay is a significant player known for its award winning wines. From within the various sub-regions of Hawke's Bay some of the best and most expensive wines are produced. The hot, dry and sunny days combined with cooler nights make for near perfect growing conditions which is ultimately reflected in the quality of the wine.
