Coney Wines
Tim Coney describes the inspiration for his career change as 'a desire to see the beginning and the end of the production line'. He moved from the heady world of foreign exchange to a four-hectare vineyard that he services with a 1942 tractor.
Two-thirds of the vineyard is planted with Pinot Noir, with the balance in Riesling. After initially selling his grapes to several wineries Tim had his first wine made under contract in 1999.
A love of music was the inspiration for the branding. Coney's wines include Rallentando Dry Riesling (Rallentando is the instruction to slow the orchestra down), Ragtime Off-Dry Riesling, and Pizzicato Pinot Noir (Pizzicato is the act of plucking a stringed instrument such as a violin).
Tim plans to construct a winery and cellar door outlet by February 2003. The outlet will also include a 40-seat café.
Contact
Phone: +64 6 3068345
Fax: +64 6 3068344
Postal
Address: 		Dry River Road RD 1 Martinborough
Delivery
Address: 		Dry River Road RD 1 Martinborough
Staff
Owner: Margaret & Tim Coney
Manager: Tim Coney
Producer Details
Opening Hours: From February 2003 (including cafe)
Winery Tours: No
Sales
Cellar Door: No
Internet: No
Direct Mail: No
Via Retailers: No
Wines from this Producer
Coney Rallentando Riesling | 2001
Coney Wines Pizzicato Pinot Noir | 2002 | 2001