Our Story

About Us
The first Palliser Estate vines were planted more than 20 years ago, in 1984. Today, our wines are served in some of the world’s finest restaurants, enjoyed by thousands of people every day and savoured by international passengers travelling the world with airlines such as Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa and KLM.

Our two brands – Palliser Estate and Pencarrow – offer a comprehensive portfolio of wines, including Chardonnay, Methode` Traditionelle, Noble Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris.

Here’s where you can find out more about the company, our people, our vineyards and winery, and our commitment to sustainable environmental practices. You can also learn about our innovative exporting collaboration, ‘The Family of Twelve – New Zealand’s Wine Family’.

The Company
Palliser wines can be found in New Zealand and around the globe – about 60% is exported to a market of 23 countries. We work with some of the world’s most highly respected and influential wine distributors, with customers including leading restaurants and hotels, world-class wine retailers and prestigious airlines.

Palliser has a superb track record in winning national and international medals and trophies. For information on the company’s performance, we invite you to:

·       find out more about our industry trophies and awards
·       read the highlights of our most recent annual report and financial statements (full copies of the documents are available by emailing us
·       read our latest triple bottom-line report, which covers our financial, social and environmental performance.