So, who is ant moore...?

As a budding Australian entrepreneur, following stints winemaking in regions as diverse as Oregon in the USA and Orange in NSW, Moore found home in New Zealand making wine at well known Isabel Estate. He later purchased land in the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough and launched wine labels including Catalina Sounds and Crowded House. But this wasn’t enough. In 2009 Ant Moore has once again leapt onto the wine scene, recently announcing his acquisition of the former Central Otago Vintners making him one of the largest Pinot Noir producers in Central Otago.

The official launch of Ant Moore  wines in Australia in early 2010 will be a celebration of a culmination of years of hard work, determination and grit. Ant Moore is one to watch – he doesn’t do things in half measures.

Quite a departure from the Marlborough norm, all Ant Moore’s wines are produced from his high altitude, low yielding vineyards.  The harsh climates and clay based soils naturally restrict vigour giving better flavour profiles between the fine fruit flavours from the Marlborough sunshine and acid from the cooler star-filled nights.  The wines are complex yet restrained with layers of flavour and surprises on the palate. Ant’s philosophy is to make varietal wines that truly reflect the region and also creates a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson Riesling and a Central Otago Pinot Noir. 

Ant Moore wines are distributed in Australia by Rogue Wines. www.roguewines.com.au