Exclusive US Importer for New Zealand’s Third Generation, Family-Owned Estate Wines
(NAPA, CALIF., April 24, 2024) – Quintessential, a family-owned and operated import, marketing and sales company exclusively representing family-owned wineries from around the world, proudly announces the addition of Marisco Family Vineyards to its esteemed portfolio effective June 1st, 2024. Marisco Family Vineyards, a family-owned wine company spanning three generations of winemaking in Marlborough, nestled in the picturesque Waihopai Valley of Marlborough, New Zealand, brings with it a legacy of exceptional wines with rich history, deep character and unparalleled quality.
“We are thrilled to welcome Marisco Family Vineyards to our exclusively family-owned and -operated portfolio of wines from around the world,” said Dennis Kreps, co-owner of Quintessential. “These wines embody the essence of Marlborough’s terroir, offering a true reflection of the region’s beauty and diversity. The addition of Marisco Family Vineyards further solidifies Quintessential’s position as a premier purveyor of fine wines from New Zealand.”
Founder and proprietor of Marisco Family Vineyards, Brent Marris, expressed his delight in partnering with Quintessential, recognizing the immense potential for the family’s wine brands: The Ned, Leefield Station and Fernlands. “We are proud to be a part of the energized team at Quintessential,” said Marris. “This partnership marks a new chapter in our presence within the US market and we look forward to a successful future.”
Marisco Family Vineyards takes pride in its unique attributes that set its wines apart:
Ownership of Vineyards: With ownership of 2,500 acres of vineyards, including two modern, purpose-built wineries situated in the heart of their vineyards, Marisco Family Vineyards controls its own destiny, ensuring quality from grape to glass.
Diverse Terroir: Situated in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough, Marisco’s vineyards span five different soil types, contributing to the immensely rich and varied flavors of their wines.
Three Generational Legacy: As a third-generation Marlborough wine family, Marisco Family Vineyards brings passion, commitment and focus to crafting superb wines from Marlborough to showcase to the world.
Sense of Place: Marisco’s winemaking style emphasizes a true “sense of place,” with wines that reflect purity, acid focus and elegant fragrant characteristics driven by Marlborough’s cool climate.
The Marisco Family Vineyards premium portfolio of wine brands include:
- The Ned: Born from the Waihopai Valley, The Ned represents the vibrant diversity in Marlborough. Its ethos “Young At Heart,” is a true expression of grassroots winemaking producing wines full of energy and liveliness.
- Leefield Station: is a range of wines that celebrate the history of the iconic sheep and beef station located in the heart of the Waihopai Valley. This location has an amazing ecosystem with multiple varieties of delicious grapes, well-kept sheep, cattle and pigs, who graze alongside flourishing native bush and happy, productive beehives.
- Fernlands: delivers bright, fresh and vibrant fruit flavors – capturing the essence of New Zealand’s purity and all that Marlborough has to offer.
“We believe our range of premium New Zealand wines will continue to excite the US consumer,” added Marris. “Our wines, with their elegance, purity, and expression of terroir, have garnered acclaim worldwide, and we look forward to seeing the distribution of our brands grow.”
About Quintessential
Based in Napa, California, Quintessential is a leading fine wine importer, marketer, and sales company exclusively representing family-owned wineries. Led by father and son, Steve Sr. and Dennis Kreps, Quintessential values expressions of celebrated terroir from around the world, with a global portfolio that includes 33 families, 45 wineries in 12 countries.
