Yealands Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Peter Yealands, the founder and owner of Yealands winery, has a life motto: "Think boldly, move lightly. And never say it’s impossible." Guided by this maxim, Peter developed seven of his own vineyards in Marlborough and several leased plots that are co-owned under contract. However, Yealands' entrepreneurial spirit found successful realization not only in winemaking. Before venturing into viticulture and winemaking, Peter recognized the commercial potential of mussel farming in aquaculture and in 1971 obtained New Zealand's first "marine" farming license. Thanks to his efforts in developing innovative technologies and strengthening the position of aquaculture in the region, "marine" farming brings more than 160 million dollars in export revenue to New Zealand's budget annually. Peter's marine farm, covering 2000 hectares, is located in the Caluma Bay on the sands of the Marlborough Valley. In 2003, the farm won first place in the rural environment achievement competition. Today, Peter, his wife Wai, and son Aaron focus their energy on elevating their beloved project — Yealands Estate — to a global level.