Our Culture

Think Boldly, Tread Lightly

Our Founder's inspirational words are a reflection of our extraordinary workplace where innovation is encouraged, aspirations can be lofty, and care for the environment is part of the every day.

How we work

Pioneering Spirit

We are adventurous, we explore, we innovate, we hate waste, we work with nature not against it & partner with those who protect nature. We support those who support others and we try new things, and if they don’t work we try again.

SUSTAINABILITY

At the heart of everything we do

Being one of the most sustainable wineries in the world takes hard work; luckily that’s not something we've ever been afraid of.

NEWS

Get the latest headline stories and media releases featuring global awards, business, sustainability and our community.

New Look Yealands

We have changed our labels, but that’s all that’s changing!

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7th November 2019

Yealands appoints new CEO

An industry veteran of 25 years and previously held the post of general manager sales and marketing at Yealands, Graydon will be charged with refining the company’s business strategy, centred around its commitment to sustainability.

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14 MAY 2018

Vintage Report 2018

Find out from our Chief Winemaker, Jeff Fyfe, how this year's Harvest shaped up, and what to expect from our 2018 wines.

16th NOVEMBER 2018

Yealands Named as Most Successful Winery for the Third Time at Sydney International Wine Competition

Yealands Wine Group (Yealands) have been named as the Most Successful Winery of Competition at the 2019 Sydney International Wine Competition (SIWC) for the third year after winning in 2016, 2018 and now 2019.

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29th OCTOBER 2018

Yealands Sauvignon Blanc Champion for Second Consecutive Year at Marlborough Wine Show

We have been named as the creators of New Zealand’s best Sauvignon Blanc for the second year in a row at the 2018 Marlborough Wine Show. The WineWorks Trophy for Champion Sauvignon Blanc was awarded to their 2018 Peter Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc.

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2ND OCTOBER 2018

Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Wins Gold!

We’ve just been awarded GOLD at the New Zealand International Wine Show for our 2018 Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc.

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21st May 2018

Yealands Win Four Trophies at the 2018 International Wine Challenge

Yealands Wine Group (Yealands) are celebrating success after receiving an outstanding four trophies at the 2018 International Wine Challenge (IWC).

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26th March 2018

Yealands Voted Favourite New Zealand Wine Brand

The people of New Zealand have spoken and we have been voted Favourite New Zealand Wine Brand in the Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2017: People’s Choice Award.

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16TH JANUARY 2019

Yealands Wine Group Appoints New Chief Winemaker

Yealands today announced the appointment of Natalie Christensen to the position of Chief Winemaker commencing immediately.

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27 NOVEMBER 2017

Anne Krebiehl MW on exciting changes at Yealands

Non-interventionist winemaking is the Holy Grail for many winemakers but cultured yeasts are still a commercial reality for many winemaking operations. Anne Krebiehl MW meets Natalie Christensen senior winemaker at Marlborough’s Yealands...

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7 DECEMBER 2017

Yealands Most Successful NZ Producer at International Wine Challenge Tranche One

Yealands have yet again shown international wine judges that they have some truly special wines on offer, winning an outstanding four gold medals in Tranche One of the 2018 International Wine Challenge (IWC).

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08 MARCH 2018

The World's Most Influential Women in Wine

Drinks Business celebrated International Women's Day 2018 by calling out some of the most influential women in winemaking across the world. Our very own Natalie Christensen was included for New Zealand...

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23 NOVEMBER 2017

Yealands Named Most Successful Winery at Sydney International Wine Competition

Yealands have been named as the Most Successful Winery of Competition at the 2018 Sydney International Wine Competition after being awarded three Trophies, four Top 100/Blue-Gold medals, four Blue-Gold Medals and two Gold Medals.

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2 NOVEMBER 2017

Sustainability not just a label

You know sustainability is a way of life, and not just a buzzword, when a leading vineyard examines how best to recycle the labels on its world-class wine.

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31 OCTOBER 2017

Yealands Sauvignon Blanc Champions at Marlborough Wine Show

Yealands have proved themselves as Sauvignon Blanc champions at the 2017 Marlborough Wine Show, after being awarded the Wineworks Trophy for their 2017 Peter Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc at the celebration dinner on 26th October.

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4 OCTOBER 2017

Yealands Takes Industry Lead in Ethical Employment

This Intercultural Awareness training was identified by Yealands as being extremely relevant to the New Zealand wine industry, whose many seasonal workers ensure a culturally-diverse workforce

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22 SEPTEMBER 2017

Babydoll Best in Show at Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2017

Babydoll Sauvignon Blanc 2017 by Yealands Family Wines has been awarded the Platinum Best in Show: Best Sauvignon Blanc medal at the 2017 Decanter Asia Wine Awards.

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6 SEPTEMBER 2017

Gold for Yealands at Romeo Bragato Wine Awards 2017

Yealands are celebrating success after receiving a gold medal for their 2017 Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc at the 2017 Romeo Bragato Wine Awards, announced at the annual conference held in Marlborough on 31st August.

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5 SEPTEMBER 2017

World Changing Kiwi Innovation Finalists Named

World changing Kiwi innovations finalists have been named for the big annual New Zealand Innovation Awards.

The finalists represent game-changing innovation from every corner of the country, with new ventures, products and services from a broad range of industries and business disciplines...

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22 AUGUST 2017

Yealands shortlisted for Food Made Good Awards 2017

Yealands was today named among three businesses shortlisted for the Supplier of the Year category, at the Food Made Good Awards 2017, the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s annual industry leading accolades.

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17 JULY 2017

Raymond Chan Reviews Single Vineyard Tempranillo

This is a fresh, fruit-focussed, cooler spectrum Tempranillo with cherry, raspberry, floral and herb flavours with a little minerally reduction on a smooth palate. Match with...

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28 JULY 2017

Marlborough 2016 Pinot Gris Wine of the Year

Yealands have received the Marlborough 2016 Pinot Gris Wine of the Year award, at the Melbourne International Wine Competition.

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8 JUNE 2017

Yealands wins at Enviro-Mark Solutions Outstanding Performance Awards

We’re very proud to announce we’ve won an Enviro-Mark Solutions Award for Outstanding Performance in Carbon Product Footprint Management.

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15 MAY 2017

Vintage Report 2017

With vintage now complete, it is a good time to reflect back on the 2016/17 season and take a look at how the new vintage wines are shaping up…

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8 MAY 2017

Yealands Finalists in China Business Awards for Success in Hong Kong

Yealands are finalists at the HSBC NZCTA China Business Awards, having been shortlisted for the Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association Award.

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17 MARCH 2017

Yealands and Palm Bay give back to Seddon community

Every household in a small Marlborough town has been given a Civil Defence Grab and Go emergency kit.

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16 JULY 2016

Yealands first winery with Official Green Company GC-Mark

Yealands becomes the first winery in the world to carry the DQS Green Company GC-Mark for its winery operation at their Seaview winery in Marlborough.

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13 OCTOBER 2016

Yealands Wine Group puts in NZ’s largest solar panel array

Yealands back in pole position after solar power company PowerSmart installed another 918 panels.

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27 NOVEMBER 2016

Powersmart Solar Wins Award for Yealands Winery

Powersmart Solar Ltd have won a Sustainable Electricity Industry Award for the Best Solar PV grid-connected implementation for Yealands' solar installation.

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16 NOVEMBER 2016

Peter Yealands recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award

Yealands Wine Group Founder and Principal, Peter Yealands, has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Drinks Business Green Awards 2016...

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18 NOVEMBER 2016

Air New Zealand Wine Awards

We’re so honoured our Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 was awarded the trophy for Champion Red Wine at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2016...

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8 December 2016

International Wine Challenge

Yealands Wine Group have today received a further two gold medals for their top Pinot Noirs, awarded at the UK’s International Wine Challenge 2017 Tranche 1.

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16 JANUARY 2017

Yealands receives top Sustainability Award

Yealands' on-going programs address the three elements of sustainability: environmental, economic, social – and of course, how well the wine itself tastes.

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15 February 2017

Butterfly Friendly

Yealands awarded certification as New Zealand’s first Butterfly Friendly Organisation!

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