Windhawk Ridge - Hotel, Viticulture & Premium Residential Development

by Geoff Barnett
(Marlborough New Zealand)

Windhawk Ridge is a unique, Residential, Viticulture and Hotel Development, front row to the iconic Marlborough wine region of New Zealand.

A rare opportunity exists to own a stunning rural residential site that includes a substantial share in a premium viticulture and accommodation company.

Located immediately to the southwest of the Pernod Ricard flagship
Brancott Estate Wine Heritage Centre and Restaurant and only a 5 minute drive to Blenheim airport and a 15 minute drive to the town of Blenheim. The wonderful Marlborough Sounds boating paradise is a 25 minute drive to either of the port towns of Picton or Havelock.

The sites have been carefully located to capture the option of mountain, vineyard and ocean views with building sites that require homes to be architecturally designed in a manner that they integrate with the natural beauty of the landscape.

The hotel project consist of a 12-48 unit construction plan with an eco walkway between the sustainable minimalistic units enspired by renowned architects Studio Gracia in Tijuana Mexico. Set to be the first accommodation of its kind in Marlborough to truly captivate the essence of wine tourism in the province.

The viticulture project will consist of 15ha of premium southern clays pinot noir with a 2ha allocation for sparkling production and 5ha premium Chardonnay with a 1ha allocation for sparkling. Grapes may be sold under contract as a grower only or with the right investors and distribution channels in place there is a real scope to create a boutique brand with more substantial returns and involvement from vineyard to bottle.

Whether you are planning for your retirement, building your dream home or like the idea of your land working for you. Windhawk Ridge is a once in a lifetime investment opportunity in the wine and wine tourism industry.