1994

Therese & Hans Herzog, Vigneron from Switzerland planted roots along the banks of the Wairau River. Vines were planted in 1996 pioneering with some alternative varieties not seen in the South Island and maybe just one more in the North Island:  Pinot Gris, Viognier, Montepulciano plus known varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.