Lawson's Dry Hills Wines Limited
( Certification )
Overview
Industry
Manufacturing
The Lawson’s Dry Hills business was launched in 1992 by Ross and Barbara Lawson who planted the original company vineyard in 1980. The company owns four vineyards in Marlborough (58.7ha planted area) located in the Wairau, Southern and Awatere Valleys. It leases a further 20.6ha and also sources grapes from contract growers located across the region. Lawson’s Dry Hills’ wine portfolio includes Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Gewürztraminer
The company is vertically integrated, including owning an 1,800 tonne winery in Blenheim, Marlborough. It is majority owned by long time shareholders, Pauline and Timothy Evill (79.4%) who increased their shareholding in December 2014, along with Sion and Biddy Barnsley. At the same time, Marcus Wright (Chief Winemaker) also became a shareholder.
Lawson’s Dry Hills Wines Limited is committed to sustainable winemaking and viticulture including protection of the environment and prevention of pollution. The company integrates environmental objectives into all relevant business decisions to ensure best sustainable practices in winemaking. Lawson’s Dry Hills is committed to fulfilling compliance obligations and continues to strive for ongoing improvements to the company’s Environment Management System.
Contact
238 Alabama Rd, Blenheim 7274, New Zealand
( Achievements )
Certification overview
Toitū Net Carbon Zero Organisation
Learn moreToitū Net Carbon Zero Organisation certification means committing to ongoing reductions while achieving annual greenhouse gas emissions measurement to ISO 14064-1 2018 standard and Toitū requirements, with compensation for minimum boundary.
Certification Date Issued
07 May 2024
Valid Until
07 May 2027
Certificate Number
2024132J-1
Certificate Status
Active
Level of Assurance
Reasonable (all categories)