Gibson Bridge Winery
Gibson Bridge is a boutique family owned vineyard located in Renwick, the heart of New Zealand's premium white grape growing region - Marlborough. Howard and Julie Simmonds have established, and tend their vineyard on the bank of the fast flowing alpine fed Gibson Creek. Howard planted the block with Pinot Gris as a mainstay but also with tiny quantities of Syrah, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Gewürtztraminer. Gibson Bridge produce small quantities of premium wine with Howard the Viticulturist and David Tyney the Winemaker.
Website: www.gibsonbridge.co.nz
1. What differentiates your vineyard to others in the region?
We are a family developed, owned and operated winery, truly boutique with only 6 acres and 5500 vines – all hand crafted Pinot Gris specialists with more Pinot Gris in styles than anywhere else in New Zealand. We also have Gewurztraminer and a one barrel blend of four varieties of red wines. We are close to the heart of Marlborough's grape growing area Renwick, on the main highway Blenheim to Nelson – you can’t miss us. One interesting fact is we supply wine to NZ Parliament and 90% of Blenheim’s restaurants. We can also ship personal wine orders door to door to most places in the world so no need to panic if you like what you try – you can probably send some home ahead of you.
2. What’s your most popular wine?
Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer
3. What’s your favourite wine to produce?
Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and red blend
4. Does your vineyard have a restaurant? What style is it? Popular dish?
No restaurant on site but only a 5 minute drive from Renwick.
5. What else would you recommend people do while they are in they’re in the region?
Visit Omaka Aircraft museum, do a Wine tasting tour and drive the beautiful Marlborough Sounds
Please note: Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to stay overnight on site, Maui bookings with children will not be accepted.