Year First Grapes Crushed | | 1996 | Own Vineyard GG | | 4 Hectares | Varieties | | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Montepulciano, | Sales / tastings | | Retail, mailorder and cellardoor | | Winemaker | | Chris Harrison |
Beach House Wines is a family affair with Ralph and Philipa Harrison running the winery and homestay at 50 Clifton road Te Awanga, sited on a 16-acre vineyard growing Chardonnay, Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Chris Harrison, their son and his wife, Jill, run Roosters Brew House a boutique brewery on Omahu road. They also have a ten acre vineyard down Mere road on Gimblett Gravels soil growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a small amount of Montepulciano. The Beach House winery is situated within sight of the ocean, between Haumoana and Te Awanga. It is constructed of straw bales in a Mexican adobe style and set in a 2-acre garden beside a small lake.
BEACH HOUSE WINES 50 CLIFTON ROAD • TE AWANGA TELEPHONE: (06) 879 4127 FAX: (06) 879 7410 www.beachhouse.co.nz Email: click here |