Tiraki Wines is a small, family-owned winery in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, launched in 2020 by Josh, EllaRose and Tyler Hammond returning to their family’s Longfield Farm, where six generations have farmed the land since 1870. The name Tiraki, meaning “clearing of the sky” in te reo Māori, reflects the natural phenomenon created by the Marlborough hills – a unique place to make wine.

Tiraki is New Zealand’s first B Corp certified wine label, a commitment that shapes everything from vineyard practices to packaging. Certification reflects their focus on ethical business, environmental responsibility, and community wellbeing.

The wine range includes Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Rosé, and Pinot Noir - all crafted with an emphasis on clarity, texture, and restraint. Their Chardonnay is especially compelling: wild fermented, lees-aged, and delicately oaked, it delivers fine citrus, flint, and subtle saline depth in a crisp, mineral-driven style.

Tiraki’s vineyard is located on Longfield Farm in the Southern Valleys sub-region of Marlborough, an area known for its clay-rich soils and gentle north-facing slopes. Unlike the stonier soils of the Wairau Plains, the clays here retain moisture and moderate vine stress, resulting in wines with broader texture, fine acidity, and savoury depth.

The vineyard benefits from Marlborough’s hallmark diurnal range - warm, sun-filled days balanced by cool nights - allowing for slow, even ripening and the retention of natural acidity. Sauvignon Blanc grown here takes on more citrus and herbal tones, less tropical than valley-floor examples, and with greater mid-palate weight.

Tiraki’s farming is certified sustainable (NZWG), with low-input methods and an emphasis on biodiversity. Native plantings and rotational grazing support soil health and resilience. The result is a site that yields vibrant, structured wines, and a vineyard culture built on balance, longevity, and close observation.