John Belsham founded Foxes Island in 1992 to focus on exquisitely made, regionally expressive wines; exactly what he had learned to do in France. He initially made the wines for Foxes Island from his Raupara vineyard on the Wairau Plains and produced the very first Foxes Island wine; Chardonnay, vintage 1992.
In search of a Pinot Noir site, Belsham identified the overgrown and neglected 20-hectare Awatere property in 1998 and envisaged the Belsham Awatere Estate. With seven distinct terraces and exceptional soil profiles the land was planted primarily to Pinot Noir.
There were also select blocks dedicated to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling, 24 Years on Belsham’s passion for producing exceptional wines has yet to wane.
Limited in production and genuinely hand crafted, all the wines hold pride of place at the Fox House.
Not sure of the wines to be presented yet but rest assured, this will be another quality tasting.
