Brancott Estate
| Company type | Wholly owned subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | wine |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Headquarters | Auckland, New Zealand |
Number of employees | 750 (permanent) |
| Parent | Pernod-Ricard |
| Website | http://www.montana.co.nz |
Montana Wines is New Zealand's largest wine company, owning vineyards in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Marlborough, and Waipara.
History
Montana was founded by a Yugoslavian immigrant, Ivan Yukich, who planted his first vines in 1934 in the Waitakere Ranges west of Auckland. The first wine was sold in 1944, and by 1960, 10 hectares were planted. Ivan's sons, Mate and Frank, had become involved, and they set up the company Montana Wines in 1961. By the end of the 1960s, the company had expanded further, planting land south of Auckland.
In 1973, the company expanded into Gisborne and Marlborough. Montana exported its first wines in 1980.
Key Brands
Montana operates a large number of different brands. Ranked approximately in order of prestige
Church Road
The Tom McDonald Winery on Church Road represents a flagship brand, although not obviously associated with Montana. It is located in Taradale near Napier, and produces Cabernet blends, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon blanc. Church Road sub-labels are:
- Tom. (premium Cabernet blend, one of New Zealand's most expensive wines)
- Church Road Reserve
- Church Road
Montana
Montana has several levels under the label Montana. The most prestigious 'estate' label consists of a single vineyard wine deemed to come from the premium growing area for that variety, labelled by the first letter of that vineyard.
- Estate Range: "B" Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough), "O" Ormond Estate Chardonnay (Gisborne), "P" Patutahi Estate Gewürztraminer (Gisborne), Terraces "T" Pinot Noir (Marlborough). Discontinued: "R" Renwick Estate Chardonnay, (Marlborough), "F" Fairhall Estate Marlborough Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot (Marlborough).
- Montana Reserve
- Montana
Deutz
From 1988, Montana's premium sparkling wine brand has been a collaboration with Champagne Deutz of France.
- Deutz Marlborough Cuvée
- Deutz Blanc de Blanc
- Deutz Pinot Noir Cuvée.
Lindauer
A standalone brand for sparkling wine.
- Lindauer Special Reserve Cuvee
- Lindauer
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