All along Marlborough’s wild coast, clinging to rocks at low tide, is the seaweed Durvillea. To locals, it is known as Bull Kelp or Rimurapa. Its strong lines, shapes, textures and colours were the inspiration for our wine.
Our winemaker Simon Waghorn was drawn to Durvillea when studying toward a Masters of Natural Resources in 1980. He was planning to farm seaweed but changed course to undertake a career in winemaking.
His wife, Jane Forrest Waghorn has stood alongside him for more than two decades in the wine industry. Jane recognised a market demand for a high quality, accessible wine. Together with her daughters, she utilised Simon’s winemaking skills to create Durvillea and have shaped a product that is environmentally sensitive.
At Durvillea we are interested in working towards a more sustainable wine industry. The label is printed on recycled paper, the bottle is lighter in weight, and the grapes are sourced from sustainable vineyards.
The result is a strong distinctive brand, producing beautiful wines.
