Marisco Vineyards

Marisco Vineyards, named after the ancestors of founder Brent Marris, who originally bore the surname De Marisco.

About the history of the winery

Brent Marris grew up in the Marlborough vineyards planted by his father. As a young winemaker, he was partly responsible for the creation of two of New Zealand's best-known wine brands - Oyster Bay and Wither Hills.

Using the knowledge he had gained in the area as a youth, and what he later learned as a winemaker, Brent found an exceptional 268-hectare vineyard on the banks of the Waihopai River. Here he planted the varieties that have made Marlborough famous around the world:

• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Gris
• Pinot Noir

Wine lines at Marisco

Their vineyards now produce world-renowned brands like The Ned and The Kings Series, as well as finely defined niche brands like The Craft Series. 

The The Ned brand was launched in 2006. Named after one of the highest peaks in the southeast of the vineyard. He had climbed that as a child, so today The Ned is a very important project and a matter of the heart for Brent.