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About Brancott Estate, Pioneers of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
History
Awards and accolades
Chief Winemaker, Patrick Materman
Product range
Brancott Estate Heritage Centre overview
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Contact details
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Brancott Estate is the pioneer of the Marlborough winegrowing region,
planting the first Sauvignon Blanc vines on Brancott Vineyard and
creating the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, now one of the
world’s favourite wine styles.
This pioneering spirit and the skill of our winemakers and viticulturists
continues to be evident in every bottle, as is the care and respect for the
land that allows us to produce each and every one.
We seek to give back to the land that creates our wine. We were a
founding member of the original sustainable winegrowing initiative
established in 1995. All of our vineyards and wineries are accredited
under Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) and we continue
to explore ways to ensure we go above and beyond the accreditation
requirements.
In 1973, the first grapes were planted at Brancott Vineyard, a decision
that went against the popular opinion of the time that the South Island
was too cold to grow grapes. Two years later, we planted the first
Sauvignon Blanc vines in Marlborough and released the first ever
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in 1979.
Within 10 years, our Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc won the prestigious
‘Marquis de Goulaine trophy for best Sauvignon Blanc’ at the
International Wine and Spirits Competition in London, setting the stage
for the global recognition of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
From a single vision in 1973, our wines are now enjoyed in more than
50 countries and continue to be a benchmark for the regional wine style
we pioneered.
We’ve continued to explore the potential of our Marlborough vineyards
and were the first to plant Pinot Noir and more recently Sauvignon
Gris. We have also pioneered new expressions of Sauvignon Blanc,
including Brancott Estate Flight, a naturally lighter alcohol, full-flavoured
wine range and Brancott Estate Chosen Rows, an iconic, age-worthy
Sauvignon Blanc.
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1973
1975
First
commercial
planting in
Marlborough
with 750,000
vines planted in
the first season.
First plantings in Marlborough of
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and
Gewürztraminer
1977
Marlborough winery opened, creating
200 jobs and adding winemaking to the
growing viticulture industry
1978
Marlborough Riesling 1977 wins Gold
at International Wine and Spirits
Competition
1979
First release of Marlborough Sauvignon
Blanc and Marlborough Pinot Noir
1980
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 1979
wins Gold at New Zealand Easter
Show in its first vintage
1992
First shipment of Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc exported to the UK
Export sales reach NZD10m – more
than four times the value of exports in
1989
1995
First Coquard wine press in Southern
Hemisphere installed at Marlborough
winery
Our winery awarded global quality
accreditation ISO 9001, first
Australasian winery to do so
1997
Marlborough Chardonnay 1996 voted
International Wine of the Year at the
London International Wine Challenge.
Winemaker, Andy Frost wins White
Winemaker of the Year at the London
International Wine Competition
1998
Principal naming
rights sponsor for
New Zealand
World of
WearableArts
2000
World’s first tipping tanks installed at
Brancott Winery
1981
First commercial export of wine to
Germany
1982
1989
1990
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 1989
wins Marquis de Goulaine at the 21st
International Wine & Spirit
Competition
Her Majesty,
Queen Elizabeth
II visits Brancott
Vineyard and
plants a vine
Patrick Materman
joins Brancott
Estate
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2001
Patrick Materman wins Winestate
Magazine’s New Zealand Winemaker of
the Year award
2008
First wine company in New Zealand to
achieve five top international industry
standards relating to quality,
environment, health and safety, for all
its vineyards, wineries and packaging
facility
2009
First vintage of
Marlborough Sauvignon
Gris, an ancient Bordeaux
varietal enjoying a revival in
its new home in
Marlborough
2010
2011
Brancott Estate Living
Land organic range
launched with funds raised
through sales going to
Marlborough Falcon Trust
2013
Brancott Estate
Marlborough Sauvignon
Blanc one of two New
Zealand wines to win gold
at Concours Mondial du
Sauvignon
Brancott Estate name adopted globally,
replacing Brancott in US and Montana
brand in other countries
Brancott Estate Official Wine Sponsor
of Rugby World Cup 2011 in New
Zealand
Brancott Estate Chosen
Rows Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc released
2014
Brancott Estate Sauvignon Gris 2014
wins gold at International Wine &
Spirits Competition
Brancott Estate Heritage Centre opens
2012
Brancott Estate Flight, a
naturally lower alcohol
wine is released and wins
gold at New Zealand
International Wine Show in
its first vintage
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Brancott Estate Terroir
Series launches in UK,
showcasing diversity of
Awatere Valley
UK and Europe
International Wine and Spirits Competition 2014
Brancott Estate is UK’s number 1 best selling white wine***
USA
San Francisco International Wine Awards 2015
93 points
Chosen Rows Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Wine Spectator
Chosen Rows Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Wine Enthusiast
Brancott Estate Letter Series ‘R’ Sauvignon Gris 2013, Huon Hooke
DOUBLE GOLD – Brancott Estate Flight Song Pinot Grigio 2014 *
Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014 **
Brancott Estate Letter Series ‘R’ Sauvignon Gris 2013
92 points
Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Wine Anorak
Brancott Estate Sauvignon Gris 2014
90 points
Brancott Estate Letter Series ‘R’ Sauvignon Gris 2013, Decanter
New Zealand
New Zealand International Wine Show 2014
Brancott Estate Flight Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Brancott Estate Letter Series ‘O’ Chardonnay 2013
Brancott Estate Merlot 2013
88 points, best buy
Brancott Estate Pinot Noir 2013, Wine Enthusiast, July 2015
New World Wine Awards 2014
Brancott Estate Sauvignon Gris 2014
* Sold outside of US as Brancott Estate Flight Pinot Gris
** Batch specific to US market only
*** AC Nielsen UK Grocery Multiples latest 52 weeks value to 03.01.2015
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Chief Winemaker, Patrick Materman joined us
in February 1990. With the experience of 25
vintages, he has been part of the rapid growth
and success of both Brancott Estate wines
and the New Zealand wine industry as a
whole.
At age six, Patrick decided he would study
horticulture and embarked on growing
flowers, "a Dutch father’s influence," he
explains. Floriculture led to viticulture and
then to winemaking.
On completing his studies, Patrick was drawn
to Brancott Estate, which had just won the
Marquis de Goulaine trophy for best
Sauvignon Blanc (as Montana) at the 21st
International Wine & Spirit Competition.
Starting as a cellar hand, Patrick progressed to
trainee winemaker, then winemaker and in
2001, Winestate Magazine awarded Patrick
the ‘New Zealand Winemaker of the Year’
title.
Appointed Chief Winemaker in 2009, Patrick
has been instrumental in pioneering a number
of new wine styles for Brancott Estate,
including Brancott Estate Flight, a naturally
lighter alcohol wine that is full of flavour; and
Brancott Estate Sauvignon Gris, a stunning
aromatic wine made from an ancient
Bordeaux variety new to Marlborough. One
of his most exciting achievements has been
crafting Brancott Estate Chosen Rows, a
complex, age-worthy Sauvignon Blanc.
Eternally curious for opportunities to improve
our wines, Patrick is fascinated by the effect
of terroir on wine style - seeking to better
understand and highlight Marlborough’s subregional differences, as well as the differences
between regions.
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Classic
Flight (USA : Flight Song)
Representing our most popular
varietals, Brancott Estate Classic range
is crafted to be the purest expression
of classic grape varieties. The cool,
sunny climate, rugged topography and
young soils of New Zealand combine
to produce some of the world’s most
distinctive wines.
Using grapes harvested earlier in the
season and our extensive winemaking
expertise, we’ve created Brancott
Estate Flight, wines that are full of
taste and naturally lighter in alcohol.
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
(Pinot Grigio), Sauvignon Gris
Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay Merlot, Hawke’s
Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris (Pinot
Grigio), Riesling, Rosé, Sparkling
Sauvignon Blanc
Terroir Series
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Letter Series
Inspired by the varied terroir within
the Marlborough region, Terroir
Series showcases the regional
diversity of Marlborough.
Named in honour of iconic
vineyards, each wine is made in a
distinctive style to enhance the
flavours of the region and
demonstrate the fine art of
winemaking. The goal is consistent: a
perfect harmony of aroma, flavour,
structure and body.
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir,
Pinot Gris, Fumé Blanc,
Chardonnay
‘B’ Sauvignon Blanc, ‘T’ Pinot Noir
‘R’ Sauvignon Gris, ‘O’ Chardonnay.
‘F’ Pinot Gris, ‘P’ Gewürztraminer,
‘B’ Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Sparkling wines
Living Land Series ®
Elegant and refreshing sparkling
wines perfect for any occasion. With
grapes sourced from top-performing
vineyards, these wines can be enjoyed
as an aperitif or with food.
Organic wines recognising our
ongoing commitment to protecting
the natural environment, from
replanting native vegetation and
revitalising wetlands to helping
protect the indigenous New Zealand
falcon.
Brut Cuvée, Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc,
Sparkling Pinot Gris, Sparkling Rosé,
Sparkling Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir,
Pinot Gris, Chardonnay
Chosen Rows Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Our pinnacle Sauvignon Blanc, masterfully crafted from
grapes hand-harvested from our most prestigious chosen
vines and utilising a range of winemaking techniques. This is
a truly distinctive, age-worthy Sauvignon Blanc
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Brancott Estate Heritage Centre is the home of Brancott Estate wines,
the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Located at Brancott Vineyard, the site of the first Sauvignon Blanc
plantings in Marlborough, this premium wine tourism destination offers
majestic views and unique wine experiences. Visitors can enjoy fresh
regional cuisine expertly paired with Brancott Estate wine.
The story of the brand and the pioneering nature of its founders and
winemakers is told through an informative audio visual presentation.
The Brancott Estate Heritage Centre boasts an indoor restaurant with
seating for 40 and an external dining terrace with seating for 12. A
bespoke private dining room can cater for up to 20 guests for an
exclusive dinner or wine tasting event. The restaurant’s menu focuses on
locally sourced seasonal produce matched to Brancott Estate wines.
The Brancott Estate Heritage Centre is state-of-the-art, designed to
integrate seamlessly into the existing natural landscape and showcase
Brancott Vineyard.
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Brancott Estate Heritage Centre overlooks Brancott Vineyard in Marlborough
Brancott Vineyard, site of first Sauvignon Blanc vines in Marlborough
Brancott Vineyard looking west to the
Brancott Estate Heritage Centre
Brancott Vineyard, site of first
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc vines
High resolution image files available on request from [email protected]
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Welcome to Brancott Vineyard
A monument marks the
location of the first Sauvignon
Blanc planting in Marlborough
Patrick Materman
relaxing at the beach
Patrick Materman in
Brancott Vineyard
Terraces block
Patrick Materman in Brancott
Vineyard Terraces block
Patrick Materman relaxing at the
beach
Patrick Materman in Brancott Vineyard
Patrick Materman checking grapes
ahead of harvest (2)
Patrick Materman checking grapes
ahead of harvest (3)
Patrick Materman checking
grapes ahead of harvest (1)
Patrick Materman sampling wine at
Brancott Estate Heritage Centre
High resolution image files available on request from [email protected]
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About Pernod Ricard Winemakers
Media Contacts
Pernod Ricard Winemakers is the premium wine
division of Pernod Ricard - the world’s co‐leader in wine
and spirits. Founded in 2010, Pernod Ricard
Winemakers boasts one of the world’s most diverse
portfolios of premium wines – featuring brands such as
Brancott Estate and Stoneleigh from New Zealand,
Jacob’s Creek from Australia Campo Viejo from Spain,
and Graffigna from Argentina.
Liz Patrick
Global PR Manager, New Zealand Brands
Pernod Ricard Winemakers
T: +64 27 336 8312
E: [email protected]
Louisa Jarvis
Global Wine PR Manager
Pernod Ricard Winemakers
T: +61 437 354 038
E: [email protected]
The business also owns and administers several other
wine brands worldwide, including Kenwood Vineyards
in the United States and Helan Mountain in China. With
over 2,000 employees based across five continents,
Pernod Ricard Winemakers is dedicated to producing
high-quality, premium wines and setting the benchmark
for innovation in the winemaking world. In October
2013, the business changed its name globally from
Premium Wine Brands.
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