A Personal Legacy:
Chris Scott
A renowned winemaker who prefers to let the wines speak for themselves, Chris brings three decades of expertise to this personal project.His commitment to excellence is proven: his career has been decorated with top awards and distinctions from around the world. This brand, bearing his name, is a promise of quality and dedication.
our winemaking philosphy:
the art of knowing when to do nothing
Winemaking at Chris Scott Wines is guided by two simple principles: an unwavering focus on absolute quality and a commitment to working with nature, not against it.
We aim for natural balance through sensitive winegrowing, winemaking and blending, aiming to gently tease out the best expression of the inherent personality of the wine in any given season, rather than attempting to force it to fit into a mold. It is, ultimately, the art of knowing when to do nothing.
chris scott wines:
who we are
Based on Mataruahou, with Hawke’s Bay’s vineyards behind and the sea in front, Chris Scott Wines is a partnership between Chris and Laura Scott.
Winemaking is, as you’d expect, Chris’ focus with Laura coming on board for blending sessions which are undertaken together. Laura, with a background in education and hospitality, manages the day to day running of the business and is likely to be the one you’ll find at the other end of an email or phone call.
chris’ awards:
a snapshot
2013, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022
Winestate
Winemaker of the Year
2022
Royal Easter Show
Winemaker of the Show
2024, 2017
NZIWS
Winemaker of the Year
2023, 2024
Drinks Business
Top 100 Global Master Winemakers
2017
Gourmet Traveller Wine NZ
Winemaker of the Year Nominee
2024
International Wine Challenge Champion
Chardonnay of the Show (Church Road Winery)
2025
International Wine Challenge Champion
Merlot of the Show (Church Road Winery)