ABOUT US
PASSIONATE PEOPLE COMING TOGETHER TO CREATE SOMETHING SPECIAL
OUR STORY
From the vineyard to the bottle, Fortunate Land is a testament to the artistry of wine making. Our journey begins with the meticulous selection of the finest grapes, ensuring that every vine’s unique character is preserved. We employ advanced wine making techniques, aging our wines in fine-grained oak barrels to develop their rich, complex flavors.
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Our commitment is to craft wines that embody the essence of New Zealand’s extraordinary landscape. Each sip is a celebration of the beauty, diversity, and experiences that this remarkable land offers. At Fortunate Land, we believe that great wine tells a story—ours is one of passion, quality, and the natural splendor of our home.
OUR MISSION
At Fortunate Land, our mission is to celebrate the unique essence of New Zealand through exceptional winemaking. We are dedicated to capturing the distinctive character of our vineyards in every bottle, striving to produce wines that reflect the land’s natural beauty and diverse terroirs.
We are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and sustainable practices, ensuring that each step from grape selection to aging in fine-grained oak is executed with precision and care. Our goal is to create wines of unparalleled elegance, richness, and complexity that honor the remarkable experiences and landscapes of New Zealand.
Through our dedication to quality and authenticity, we aim to share the essence of our homeland with the world, offering a taste of the extraordinary in every sip.
OUR WINEMAKER
With three generations of winemaking behind him, Fortunate Land's Chief Winemaker James McDonald, together with his family, has been bringing premium quality Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from Marlborough to the world since the 1970s.
With his degree in Oenology and Viticulture from Lincoln University and having completed many vintages overseas, James has an uncompromising commitment to producing world-class wine and utilizes a combination of classic wine-making techniques with Modern-day practices to harvest and produce the best wine that the Marlborough region has to offer.