Babich Wines

Address: 10 Babich Rd, Henderson, Waitakere

Region: Auckland

Size: Medium

First vintage: 1916

2004 CQI: 3.82 out of 5 (28 reviews)-.3

Exported to US: Yes

One of the oldest wineries in New Zealand; part of the group that started in west Auackland area decades ago. Still a family operation, Babich produces a wide range of wines in several tiers. Vineyards are now primarily in Hawke's Bay and Marlborough.

Wines:

• Chardonnay
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Riesling
• Late Harvest Riesling
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Pinot Noir
• Gewurztraminer
• Merlot
• Cabernet-Merlot
• Syrah
• Pinotage
• "Fume Vert" Semillon-Chardonnay

Varietals are produced under several lines:

• The Patriarch
• Irongate
• Winemaker's Reserve