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There’s lots of good wine out there. What’s missing is great wine. Consistently great wine.
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About »Our Company & FinancialsThere’s lots of good wine out there. What’s missing is great wine. Consistently great wine. |
What's in a name?Two men, who lived hundreds of years apart, connect Palliser |
Our story is the story of our people, the land, and how we look after it to ensure that Palliser consistently produces great wine that people around the world love to drink.
Where we are plays a big part in creating that wine. The vineyard is in the internationally-renowned winegrowing area of Martinborough. Our name, a reference to local landmark Cape Palliser, pays homage to the unique combination of the semi-maritime climate and terroir that make the region one of the best wine-growing regions in the world.
“If you’re going to have a strategy it’s got to be flexible. To a degree we’re in the fashion industry. People change what they drink, so if need be, we’ve got to be able to change what we produce.”
Richard, Managing Director
The history of Palliser Estate winery goes back decades. Palliser’s first grapes were harvested in 1989. Today, the vineyard has spread across 92 hectares that produces predominantly Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling.
Since that very first vintage our wines have been winning praise from international wine judges, media and customers. Richard Riddiford, our Managing Director, has driven innovative international marketing initiatives like the Family of Twelve, and as a result, Palliser is now found in some of the best restaurants, hotels and airlines around the world.
Despite this expansion the core Palliser philosophy remains the same as it was when the first vines went into the ground. It’s about hard work. It’s about employing the best people. And it’s about making sure the vineyard and our business are sustainable.
“Having external quality standards to compare ourselves to is hugely beneficial. ISO, CEMARS, they all give us a benchmark from which to do better.”
Pip, Associate Winemaker
Palliser has led the way in sustainability initiatives long before it was fashionable. For example, in we were the first wine producer in the world to be awarded the exotically named ISO 14001 certification.
By managing the whole winemaking process here on the estate, we can ensure we produce quality wine that tastes great, time and time again.