Our vision is to produce outstanding single vineyard wines that reflect their origins.

We feel the only way to give integrity to this vision is to grow grapes and make wine utilising both organic and biodynamic principles. URLAR; Gaelic for "Of The Earth", is the heart of our farming system. Our desire is to bring an abundance of life back to these ancient soils so you can discover the purity of flavour that is inherent in our land. 

Our wine collection reflects the nature of our environment

Our 31-hectare single vineyard is located on ancient free-draining soils and our planned inter-row crop rotation will maintain healthy soils full of life and biodiversity.

In the future every few years, random rows will be planted in a variety of plants and wild flowers. These flowers, such as buckwheat, lupin, stinging nettle, dandelion and yarrow will provide crucial protection to the vineyard as they attract beneficial insects that will kill off unwanted pests and predators that can destroy the vines, leaves or roots.

Economic and environmental sustainability are our driving principles. 

These practices are about giving life back to the soil and managing the vineyard as a balanced sustainable unit. This includes organic practices such as recycling through composts and liquid manures and increasing plant bio diversity.

Using the biodynamic farming and gardening calendar, the rhythmic influences of the sun, moon, planets and stars are recognized and worked where possible.
The result is beautiful, clean, true wines that have not impacted negatively on the soil as they have been crafted.

Reviews

My new favourite cellar door in the wairarapa! Gorgeous setting, loved sitting on the patio with the beautiful view over the lake and vineyard. Nice food and wonderful staff. I’ll be bringing friends and family here :)

Had the best experience. Two friends loved this location, service, wine and the food. Weather was perfect. So many laughs had.

Great wines. Loved the Chardonnay and bought a bottle! Food and atmosphere fabulous and service wonderful. Will be back as soon as we can.

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