In the early nineties, orchardists Trevor and Robyn Bolitho were keen to diversify from apples into grape growing and winemaking. As the success of Waimea Estates grew, apples decreased in the business mix until finally, in 2006, the last apples were pulled out.

Robyn & Trevor Bolitho >>>

One of the distinguishing features of Nelson wineries is that all of them are family owned and run – Waimea Estates is no exception.

This is still essentially a boutique producer where viticulturists Trevor Bolitho and his son Ben are intimately involved with production, micro-managing the vineyards in order to deliver the best possible fruit to the winery. The axiom that ‘good wine is made in the vineyard’ applies.

Martin Carrington, Sales & Marketing

Martin has previously been a part-owner of a successful Auckland restaurant, and for seventeen years held a succession of senior management positions within the wine industry. He is a trained wine judge and has been a NZ Cheese Awards judge for nine years.  He qualified in Business Management and Marketing through Auckland University and later as a post-grad in Journalism and Public Relations.

Trevor Bolitho

Have your wedding at our place...

We can arrange for you to have your ceremony in front of our romantic built-in fireplace, outdoors under the pergola, or even among the vines.  We also provide an extensive wine list and full bar service including non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of local beers. 

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