Winemaking Philosophy

To maximize the advantages of our soils, climate and topography, through careful vineyard management and minimal interference in the winery. It is our aim to produce wines of elegance and finesse, which will complement food and improve with age.

The Wines and the Vintages

Ransom Clos de Valerie Pinot Gris

1998, '99, '00, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06,'07, '08

Ransom Vin Gris (rosé)

2000, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06,'07, '08, '09

Ransom Gumfield Chardonnay

1996, '97, '98, '99,'00, '01, '02, '04, '05, '06,'07

Ransom Barrique Chardonnay

1997, '98, '99,'00, '01, '02, '04, '05, '06,'07

Ransom Grand'mère

2003, '08

Ransom Dark Summit *

1996, '97, '98, '00, '02, '04, '05

Ransom Mahurangi *

1998, '99,'00, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07

Ransom Carmenère**

2005, '06

Ransom Reserve Carmenère

2006

Ransom K Syrah

2007

* Bordeaux varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Merlot & Malbec, blended according to vintage.

Carmenère
** An exciting development from the winery - we have "discovered" an ancient and noble French red grape in our vineyard!  We are the first New Zealand grower to produce a varietally labelled Carmenère.

Read the full Carmenère story here.

Albarino
Don't be alarmed if you notice some rather ill-looking vines or an empty area in the vineyard next time you visit. We are removing some sections of the existing vineyard to make way for an exciting new grape variety - ALBARINO, pronounced al-bar-een-yo.

Read the story about Albarino here.