Knowledge Ferments

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'All Day' Rosé

An elegant dry Rosé with a soft crisp finish, and light notes of fresh red berries and citrus, balanced by a refreshing minerality.

Handpicked single-vineyard Pinot Noir grapes from the heart of Martinborough.

The perfect companion for leisurely afternoons, sunsets and every refined moment in between.

$25 per bottle

Available as a pair or half a dozen.

Add Rosé to my Day

Chillin' Pinot

A slight chill lifts this Pinot Noir, brightening the raspberry and wild strawberry flavours while softening the tannins. Aged in French oak with full malolactic fermentation, it’s smooth, vibrant, and seriously refreshing.

Enjoy on sunny days, cozy nights, and every time you feel like breaking the rules

Handpicked, single-vineyard Pinot noir grapes from 20-year-old vines at Lake Ferry Road vineyard in Martinborough.

$28 per bottle

Available as a pair or half a dozen.

Chill & Checkout

From cap and gown to screw cap and glass.

The Graduates was a concept that began fermenting at wine school in Hawke's Bay back in 2021. Back then, we majored in Pinot and minored in mischief.

Roll forward to 2024, and we've graduated with honours in taste and a desire to produce lovingly crafted wines that capture the land's true flavour.

Hand Picked
Small Batch
Vegan Friendly
Low Intervention Winemaking

We’re more than winemakers – we’re graduates of life! Here to embrace change, celebrate every chapter and enjoy the distinction in every sip!

Meet the team

Handpicked

Small Batch

Low Intervention Winemaking

Single Vineyard

Locally sourced

Vegan Friendly

Distinction in every sip

Listen to the grapes. Learn from the land.

We listen to the grapes (they’ve got opinions), take notes from the land, and let nature do the heavy lifting. Our wines are low-intervention, small batch, and dangerously moreish — the kind you open “just for a glass” and somehow end up with an empty bottle. No worries, we've got plenty more where that came from!

We’re not afraid to dream big or experiment a little. The one thing we’ll never do? Muzzle the grapes. We’re all about expression, letting them be their true selves — bold, expressive, dripping in terroir, and ready to shine in every bottle.

Basically: minimal fuss, maximum vibe.

Our Story

Classmates at wine school, turned friends, turned winemaking partners. We come from different walks of life, each bringing our own flavour of experience, knowledge, and a deep love for crafting wine that speaks to the soul.

Our story? It’s about taking a life pivot, learning, and embracing a new chapter. We believe our wine lovers are on the same path – a journey of discovery, growth, and fresh starts. Whether your lessons came from a classroom or from the twists and turns of life, it’s about new beginnings, change, and the thrill of what’s next.

Wherever you’ve graduated from, we invite you to raise a glass with us. Here's to embracing life, celebrating change, and enjoying wine that makes every moment feel a little more special.

We are The Graduates. We invite you to join our story.