Herringbone Wine is a boutique vineyard creating high quality, single estate wines designed to express the influence of the unique soils and the idyllic Hawke’s Bay climate in every bottle. Our aim is to let the quality of the grapes shine through in every glass. We’re proud to bring these wines to you and hope you enjoy every sip!
Meet the people
Karen & Troy and their daughter Ani
Karen & Troy
Karen & Troy purchased the vineyard back in 2016 and have supplied premium fruit to some of the most renowned wine producers in New Zealand. The vineyard is located in the Bridge Pa Triangle which is widely recognised as some of the best grape growing land in the country due to it’s unique soil profile and climate. The oldest vines on the site are nearly 25 years old which provides a depth of flavour to the fruit. They have spent the last 8 years learning about the site and it’s potential and have switched focus in the vineyard to now growing grapes for their own range of premium wines. Karen studied Viticulture & Oenology (winemaking) at Lincoln University and Troy has a background in both FMCG account management and farming.
It has been a real family affair with 3 generations of the family working in the vineyard together during the summer and at harvest time.
Karen & Troy have years of experience working with the environment and believe in the principles of sustainability and kaitiakitanga. The herringbone pattern implies a sense of tradition and history and conveys a feeling of interconnection. It’s the interconnection between the the land, climate and people that result in wines of distinction.
Karen & Troy live with their daughter Ani and dog Ludo. They both have a love of good food and wine and in particular enjoying both with friends and family.
Bridget & Miles
Viticulture
These two are the dream team in the vineyard with a vast range of experience managing vineyards in the Hawkes Bay. They meticulously care for the vines to ensure every bunch that goes into making the wine is in top condition. Each area of the vineyard is managed a little differently to ensure each variety reaches its full potential.
Ludo
Pest Control
Ludo provides valuable pest control services throughout the growing season. He works tirelessly ensuring that the rabbits and birds are kept under control at vital times. When he isn’t working Ludo enjoys swimming and running for hours on end.
Daniel Brennan
Winemaker
All it took was one glass of NZ wine to inspire Dan to move up sticks and move to NZ from the US in 2007. He has been here ever since crafting both traditional and innovative wine styles. His aim is to produce wines sustainably using classic practices with minimal intervention.
Dan has his own wine label Decibel Wines which has its own cult following and is hugely successful both in NZ and internationally.