Inspired by the beauty of New Zealand and its stunning wines, Leigh Teece had the idea to make wine in the land of her husband's birth.
David’s response to the suggestion was typically bold. He could have settled for the usual small vineyard in a proven region. Instead, he chose to pioneer a global scale venture in a new winegrowing area. The family brought together a team of experts and charged them with finding a new region capable of producing premium wines.
After extensive exploration, we chose the Cheviot Hills of North Canterbury, on New Zealand’s South Island. Our Mt Beautiful vineyard lies on the southern banks of the Waiau River, near the settlement of Spotswood, 9km north of Cheviot and 100km north of Christchurch.
The name for our vineyard, Mt Beautiful, is inspired by a nearby local landmark. Lying between the vineyard and the sea, the peak protects our vines from coastal winds.
Coordinates: 42º 45´ south, 173º 16´ east
Elevation: 40-60m above sea level
