About Stonecroft Wines

Stonecroft: Pioneers of Syrah, Custodians of the Gimblett Gravels.

Stonecroft is a very small artisanal brand producing world-class wines exclusively from the renowned Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District®. Founded in 1982 by Dr. Alan Limmer—a pioneer in the New Zealand wine industry—Stonecroft has played a key role in shaping the region’s winemaking legacy. As the first producer of commercial Syrah in New Zealand, the winery is deeply rooted in the area’s pioneering history.

Stonecroft remains the only wine brand crafting wines solely from Gimblett Gravels vineyards. With production in very limited quantities, its wines are rare and highly sought after. The winery employs minimal intervention winemaking to showcase the purity of the terroir, with a strong focus on sustainability. Both the vineyard and winery are fully certified by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.

In addition to Syrah, Stonecroft cultivates a diverse range of varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, and Viognier.

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