About us

River Farm Wines had their first vintage in 2008. It is privately owned and operated, and its business is carefully crafting limited release distinctive Marlborough wines.

David Dew - Owner and Managing Director

David Dew arrived in Marlborough as a young lawyer fresh from University in 1973. Having been brought up on a rural dairy farm in Taranaki, he was interested in the land and quick to notice the first vineyards being planted amongst the sheep farms of the Wairau Valley. In 1980, he and some colleagues established one of the first independent vineyards in the province. Over the years David’s involvement with the wine industry has grown – providing legal advice to the burgeoning sector. It didn’t stop there – David was soon spending his weekends helping out wine industry friends to establish their businesses. It is only in 2008, working with consultant winemaker Brian Bicknell, that David has been able to launch his own label.

Please click on the link to read a story about David and River Farm Wines in the Marlborough Express.

Please click on the links to read a story about David and River Farm Wines in New Zealand Grape Grower Magazine. Page One, Page Two.

Paul Hamdy originally from Auckland, is a veteran of the hospitalilty scene both in NZ and internationally. He became involved in the wine industry 18 months ago in what seemed like a natural progression within the industry overall. Originally in Wine Distribution, Paul leapt at the chance to become more directly involved with the New Zealand Wine itself, and particularly within Marlborough Wine Industry.