Tram Road Wines
The vineyard began as a change to a “lifestyle block“ for Digby & Janine initially as contract growers. The Terroir and cool climate with severe frosts during winter result in distinctive regional characteristics in the grapes. These characteristics have been encouraged in the style of winemaking since the introduction of the Tram Road Label. All varietals are allowed to have their own distinctive fruit flavours flow through in the wine making process.

This resulted in the first Tram Road vintage ( 2002) sending 2 samples to the 2003 Bragato Wine Awards and winning Gold with the 2002 Riesling and Bronze with the 2002 Pinot Noir.

The awards giving recognition to the work done on the vineyard has resulted in total emphasis being given to the “ Hands On” care of the vines, reduced cropping volumes and care and attention with shoot positioning and thinning.

Grapes are taken to Waipara where the winemaker, Kym Rayner works with the fruit characters and allows them to flow through the wines.

The wines are currently sold locally through liquor outlets, supermarkets and are available in a number of bars and restaurants. They will be looking at distributors for the North Island to expand the sales.
Contact
Phone: +64 3 3126061
Fax: +64 3 3126062
Postal
Address: 		1490 Tram Road Swannanoa RD 1 Rangiora
Delivery
Address: 		1490 Tram Road Swannanoa RD 1 Rangiora
Staff
Owner: Digby & Janine Briggs
Manager: Digby & Janine
Sales: Digby & Janine
Marketing: Digby & Janine
Winemaker: Kym Rayner
Producer Details
Opening Hours: By appointment during winter and during weekdays Open weekends during summer 11.00 to 5.00
Vineyards: 4
Production: 2500
Winery Tours: No
Newsletter: No
Wineclub: No
Sales
Cellar Door: Yes
Internet: Yes
Direct Mail: Yes
Via Retailers: Yes
Wines from this Producer
Tram Road Lightly Oaked Chardonnay | 2004
Tram Road Pinot Noir | 2004 | 2002
Tram Road Riesling | 2005 | 2004
Tram Road Sauvignon Blanc | 2005
Tram Road Unoaked Chardonnay | 2004