Stonecroft is a very small artisanal brand producing world-class wines exclusively from the renowned Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District®. Founded in 1982 by Dr. Alan Limmer—a pioneer in the New Zealand wine industry—Stonecrofthas played a key role in shaping the region’s winemaking legacy. As the first producer of commercial Syrah in NewZealand, the winery is deeply rooted in the area’s pioneering history.Stonecroft remains the only wine brand crafting wines solely from Gimblett Gravels vineyards. With production in verylimited quantities, its wines are rare and highly sought after. The winery employs minimal intervention winemaking toshowcase the purity of the terroir, with a strong focus on sustainability. Both the vineyard and winery are fully certifiedby Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.In addition to Syrah, Stonecroft cultivates a diverse range of varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel,Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, and Viognier.
