Zephyr

The Glover family were one of the first to plant grapes on their farm in Marlborough’s Dillon’s Point sub-region in 1988. Nineteen years later, led by eldest son Ben, the family launched Zephyr, a range of single vineyard wines from the farm. The name Zephyr means ‘a gentle breeze’ and is inspired by the prevailing wind that moderates their vineyards.

The family farm runs alongside Marlborough’s Opawa River and for over four generations was home to a successful dairy operation. Owen Glover dedicated much of his life to developing a revered Friesian herd. After realizing his four children had no interest in getting up at 5:00am to milk cows, Owen and Wendy opted to swap out milk for wine. They sold the herd and converted the paddocks to vineyards. They had a feeling their Dillon’s Point land had the potential to produce world class wine, and this new venture might mean an end to early mornings.

Zephyr wines are made in Ben’s trademark expressive style, elegant with personality. Ben has spent more than two decades making wine for some of New Zealand’s top brands, earning a reputation as one of the most talented and respected winemakers in the business.