PLUS SIX4

FROM A LAND LIKE NO OTHER

Plus Six Four wines are located in the prized wine region of Nelson, the geographical centre/Middle-earth of New Zealand.

We are family owned and operated, our range of cool climate wines are balanced and character filled with vibrant varietal characters that reflect us, our vineyards and region.Premium and 100% sustainable, award winning wines that truly reflect a pure origin.

Four generations of our family have lived in Brightwater for over 55 years with a long history of involvement in the community. Having moved from Southland when Rob was a young lad the Grey family brought our property to run as a dairy farm producing milk for town supply. Rob stayed in the dairy industry until 1996 then began to convert the farm to vineyards growing premium quality grapes for numerous prestigious New Zealand wine brands including Kim Crawford and Craggy Range. In 2011, Rob’s daughter Kylie and her husband Ryan O’Connell moved back to Brightwater and together with Rob launched Middle-earth wines. In 2016 we proudly added to our portfolio launching the Plus Six Four range.

Located at the top of the South Island of New Zealand in the sub-region of Brightwater, Nelson our vineyards really are in the centre of the land synonymous with the Middle-earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Accredited 100% sustainable with a producing area that totals more than 50 hectares across various blocks and lies in the confluence of two rivers, bordered by a scenic reserve on one side.

An ideal location for premium grape growing with ancient alluvial soils that are stony and free draining with layered river silts. Expert vineyard management is aided with modern systems like computer controlled drip fed water supply if required along with natural practices of grazing sheep for grass and weed control makes us perfectly set up to provide premium quality, clean fruit to the winery. High sunshine hours and the cool, clear skies of autumn provide a slow ripening period that helps to retain the vibrant varietal flavours that make our wines so distinctive.