The starting point for remarkable wine is remarkable fruit. And remarkable fruit only comes from extraordinary conditions.
The terrain serves one master. Provide what grapes love most. Sun. Slopes. A gentle breeze. A little moisture. An amphitheatre shape that traps and reflects heat. Ridges that shield the vines. Contours that drain the soil.
A timeless passion for excellence
From the beginning, the Spratt family embraced an unwavering commitment to excellence and the authentic expression of this place. This is why Destiny Bay wines are rated among the top cabernet blends in the world.
A natural ampitheatre
220 Million Years
in the Making
in the Making
Destiny Bay wines come from an exceptional place.
A place formed millions of years ago when powerful geological forces battled for control of a primative landscape. Its most precious legacy resting just below the vineyard. A meter thick layer of weathered Aeolian sediment that cracks, shrinks and expands with the change of seasons.
This is harsh soil for vines. Survival is tested every year. The vines that answer the call yield fruit with distinctive character, flavour and structure.
A place formed millions of years ago when powerful geological forces battled for control of a primative landscape. Its most precious legacy resting just below the vineyard. A meter thick layer of weathered Aeolian sediment that cracks, shrinks and expands with the change of seasons.
This is harsh soil for vines. Survival is tested every year. The vines that answer the call yield fruit with distinctive character, flavour and structure.
A Love for the Land
The distinctive soil, site and mesoclimate of our vineyards lie at the heart of our winemaking style. Ecological balance is more than a social responsibility, it is good grape growing and wine making practice.
In addition to being a fully accredited Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand® vineyard & winery, Destiny Bay has built energy efficient structures, developed environmentally sensitive vineyard and winemaking practices, and planted over 500 native trees. All these practices are aimed at reducing our carbon footprint, impact on the environment, and consumption of fossil fuels.
In addition to being a fully accredited Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand® vineyard & winery, Destiny Bay has built energy efficient structures, developed environmentally sensitive vineyard and winemaking practices, and planted over 500 native trees. All these practices are aimed at reducing our carbon footprint, impact on the environment, and consumption of fossil fuels.
Inspiration, Craft and Science
Destiny Bay wines capture the essence of Destiny Bay.
Delicately balanced. Distinctive harmony and finesse. Deep, clear, brilliant color. Inviting and complex aromas. Elegant structure. Soft and smooth mouth feel. Rich in varietal flavor.
Sophisticated tools. State-of-art equipment. Rigorous science. This is the foundation upon which a fiercely talented team of people create a masterpiece.
Delicately balanced. Distinctive harmony and finesse. Deep, clear, brilliant color. Inviting and complex aromas. Elegant structure. Soft and smooth mouth feel. Rich in varietal flavor.
Sophisticated tools. State-of-art equipment. Rigorous science. This is the foundation upon which a fiercely talented team of people create a masterpiece.
