David learned his craft as a winemaker working vintages around the world and in New Zealand. After his first vintage in Marlborough in 1996 David completed vintages in the United States, Australia, France, Spain and Chile. 22 vintages later David returned to New Zealand and started Two Rivers of Marlborough in 2004.

Two Rivers of Marlborough is named after the two rivers that have influenced David's life; the Awatere River where he spent his childhood and the Wairau River which he now lives alongside.

 

David has scoured the Wairau and Awatere valleys to select his vines; not just vineyard by vineyard, but row by row, being picky about soils, climate, orientation and all manner of variables including the grower's viticulture philosophy.

"My focus is to make pure, varietal, fruit driven wines which also have elegance, texture and complexity. Quality wines which truly reflect the terroir of Marlborough and best suit our local cuisine!"