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Making a wine that whispers is hard.

In the February/March issue of the NZ Grape Grower, Diana Dobson writes about "Fate that played a hand in destination of vineyard". View the complete article here....

Reflective groundcover effects on berry and wine composition in Cabernet Sauvignon

A thesis, written by Ann Spratt, Proprietor and Co-Founder of Destiny Bay, about the impact of groundcover usage in vineyards. You can view the complete article here....

What does a Winemaker prefer to drink?

In the November issue of NZ Life & Leisure, Lyn Barnes writes about the story and drinking habits of Mike, Ann and Sean Spratt....

The 2007 growing season presented the greatest weather challenge ever faced by Destiny Bay. Two ferocious storms battered the vineyard early in the season followed by above average rainfall, wind and cool temperature during late flowering. Compromised flowering and reduced fruit set meant a smaller than desirable crop. However, the...

2006 Vintage Summary

The exceptionally warm spring and summer of 2006 produced growing conditions that exceeded even the standard set by 2005 a vintage heralded by many as the best of the decade. Calm, warm, and dry spring weather created an ideal platform for fruit set. An abundance of large bunches with evenly set...

2005 Vintage Summary

The 2005 vintage was a milestone for Destiny Bay Vineyards. Mature vines and new plantings flourished in ideal weather conditions on Waiheke Island. Adding to the excitement of optimal growing conditions was the arrival of the first fruit from new Cabernet Sauvignon clones. In combination with fruit from earlier plantings, the...

2004 Vintage Summary

The 2004 vintage began inauspiciously. A north westerly storm in late September and early October brought strong winds and hail that battered Waiheke Island. Destiny Bay’s ridges and natural wind breaks proved worthy of the challenge and protected the young vines from serious damage. Warm, stable weather returned in November setting...