Glover's Vineyard: A Traditional New Zealand Winery
Located in Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand, Glover's Vineyard is a premier winery that offers visitors an opportunity to experience traditional New Zealand wine in a beautiful setting.
The vineyard stands on a gentle, north-facing slope and covers six hectares of low fertility clay threaded with decomposing rock. Since the Glovers first planted Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc, the estate has been producing about 1000 cases annually.
The Grapes and Wines
Due to the low-cropping nature of the grapes, estate-grown Pinot Noirs have been the most popular since the first 1989 vintage. Besides the estate-grown wines, visitors to Glover's Vineyard can also enjoy selections from other grape varietals, including Cabernet, Shiraz, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. The wines are long-lived and well-structured, providing a unique and delightful taste of the traditional New Zealand wine.
Winery Experience
Glover's Vineyard cellar door is open daily for visitors who would like to sample the estate-grown and other wines. The cellar offers visitors a chance to enjoy dramatic Wagnerian opera while swirling wine. The winery offers a unique and unparalleled experience where visitors can learn about the wine-making process while enjoying each wine selection.
Best Time to Visit
Glover's Vineyard is open daily, and there are no specific times of the year when it is not open to visitors. However, scheduling visits during Spring, Summer and Autumn offers the best experience due to the warmer weather conditions, which provide a perfect backdrop to taste the unique wines.
Directions
To get to Glover's Vineyard, visitors can take a drive along the scenic route of Moutere Highway. The road boasts beautiful landscapes, vineyards, and rural countryside, leading to Glover's Vineyard.