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Meet the Scotts… Allan Scott
A farm boy who began his career in viticulture when the wine industry started taking off in Marlborough, Allan knows the land like the back of his hand. He helped plant the region’s first vineyard in 1973 and many of the vineyards he developed have won wide recognition. While working as a senior manager in a national wine company, Allan bought land in the Rapaura district in 1985. This became the platform for Allan Scott Family Winemakers. With his children taking integral roles in operational aspects, Allan has maintained a production management role in the company.
Catherine Scott Catherine is a Marlborough winemaker through and through. A born and bred Marlborough winemaker, she has used her knowledge and expertise to boost Allan Scott wines and specifically the Cellar Door and Twelve Trees Restaurant.
Josh Scott Brought up in the heart of Marlborough, Josh has a Diploma in Viticulture and Wine Production from the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. He has worked beyond Marlborough in France and California’s Napa Valley. When he isn’t making wine, Josh Scott indulges his sporty streak and works in his own boutique brewery, Moa.
Sara Scott With a specialist interest in sustainability and organic production practices, Sara attained a Diploma in Viticulture and has experienced wine production in Marlborough and California. She is focused on propelling the business forward through a commitment to cleaner and greener practises.
Victoria Scott After high school Victoria trained to become the restaurant manager in a large hotel in Christchurch. After exploring the UK and working for a wine importation and distribution company, she returned to take over management of Twelve Trees Restaurant and the Cellar Door shop. To broaden her experience, she took a marketing position with Destination Marlborough before returning to the family fold to take on the marketing mantle there.
Marlborough vineyards The Moorlands
Established in 1980 with Riesling vines, The Moorlands adjoins the winery and was the first in the district to be planted on grafted stock. The varietal mix has been expanded to include Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
are gravelly and free-draining with a slight variation to clay loams on the eastern side, supporting mainly Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Noir with small areas of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Merlot.
Millstone Vineyard
Established in 2007, this was the first of the Allan Scott Family Winemakers vineyards to The Hounds run on completely organic principles. It is cared Established in 1982, this vineyard is a for with organic agents such as compost teas neighbour to The Wallops and is planted and seaweed. The vineyard is independently primarily in Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot audited twice yearly to ensure it complies with Gris, with small areas of Merlot, Chardonnay the sustainable farming regulations. and Semillon which will eventually be Contract growers replaced by Gewürztraminer and Riesling. The Allan Scott Family Winemakers sources grapes Hounds become a part of Allan Scott Family from contracted growers in selected locations Winemakers Estate in 2004. to complement grapes from its own vineyards. The Wallops Providing viticultural guidance and harvesting Established in 1985 this vineyard is an integral equipment enables more fruit and blending part of the Sauvignon Blanc production. options to experiment with. Originally planted by Allan and Catherine as contract growers for neighbouring winery Cloudy Bay, The Wallops hosts the family’s With a long-standing love for Central Otago, nursery for grafting rootstock and budwood. the Scotts have strong ties with the region. Interaction with pioneering winemakers has Omaka established strong relationships and today the Apples decorated the Omaka landscape family has two vineyards in its catchment. when the Scotts acquired it in 2000. The soils
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Scott Base Central Otago Located at a T-intersection of SH6, familiarly known as the Wanaka to Queenstown Highway, with the Pisa Range as a backdrop, Scott Base vineyard was established in 1994 by Martin and Sue Anderson. Ten years later, the couple sold the vineyard, wines and brand to a consortium in which the Scott family held a 25 percent shareholding. In 2007, the Scotts sold its interest to the remaining shareholders to pursue its interest in Marlborough. Their connection with Central Otago and the convenience attached to an already established and reputable vineyard saw the family invest in Scott Base again when the consortium later decided to sell the home block. The Scott Base Vineyard is mainly north facing and planted predominantly in Pinot Noir with small plots of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. As group viticulturalist, Sara Scott is responsible for the overall management of the vineyard. Allan Scott Family Winemakers Jacksons Road RD3 Blenheim 7273 T (03) 572 9054 E info@allanscott.co.nz www.allanscott.com — Advertising Feature
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