Our History
The Ten Sisters and their brother are fourth-generation New Zealanders and their ancestors were among the first to explore the southernmost tip of New Zealand and cultivate its land.
Their parents, Robert and Mary King, were both born in Invercargill, the southernmost city in the country. After Robert returned from World War II, he bought 750 acres of wild, uncultivated land and, over many years, created a beautiful farm.
Robert and Mary raised 11 children; their only son is the third-youngest. As their family grew and children and grandchildren lived abroad, the family would often have reunions around the world, travelling together and deepening their shared love of food and wine. In the early 1990s, Robert and Mary moved to the sunniest part of New Zealand, Marlborough, and planted a vineyard on their land, fulfilling their longtime dream.
Three Generations
Ellie Bartow, daughter of one of the Ten Sisters, manages the family’s wine business.
The ten sisters — Elizabeth, Janet, Margaret, Robyn, Judy, Ruth, Sandy, Joanna, Jackie, and Helen — and brother Bob look forward to your enjoying their family’s wine.
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