Mud House

Mud House began when a travelling couple abandoned a round-the-world sailing trip for New Zealand, planted vines and built a home from earth dug on the property. Its vineyards span the South Island, including Marlborough and Central Otago, where Claim 431 at Bendigo supplies Pinot Noir.

Sheep graze between the vines, reducing tractor work, while buckwheat is grown between rows to support biodiversity and soil health. The wines include regional releases and limited single-vineyard bottlings.