Nestled under the magnificent Te Mata Peak in Hawke's Bay, this family owned institution is all class and widely regarded as the regions finest.  Vineyards are located on the esteemed Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District, the former bed of the Ngaruroro River that was exposed by floods in 1876. The gravels contain a combination of warm river stones and sandy alluvial soils that both insulate the vines in winter and retain extra heat during summer that promotes optimum ripening. The Merlot dominant blend Sophia ('wisdom') is Hawkes Bay's tribute to Right Bank Bordeaux.