Annie Millton’s father planted Chardonnay in 1969 at Opou to supply Montana. In James and Annie’s hands, the clay rich soils of this vineyard produce concentrated, expressive and creamy. This wine has always delivered in spades, and the 2021 is no exception.

James and Annie Millton are not only pioneers of the modern New Zealand wine industry, they’re also our first certified organic winegrower, and the oldest biodynamic producer in the Southern Hemisphere. From their Opou, Te Arai and Clos de Ste. Anne vineyards in Gisborne they produce energetic, textural wines that have an international following. James and Annie’s commitment to caring for their environment is matched by, and inextricably linked to the outstanding quality of wine they produce.