Handpicked
Knowledge Ferments. Excellence is Bottled.
Wine with a degree of difference
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!
See our wine range
Description of wine here and link to tasting notes
Description of wine here and link to tasting notes
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.
Martinborough
New Zealand