We farm wine.

Continuing our family legacy. Our family and this place is everything to us.

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With idleness comes creativity.

Three siblings and one rogue man flew in from around the world to shelter from the pandemic in March 2020. Bunkering down in their home region of Marlborough during the national lockdown got them thinking of creative ways to keep themselves entertained. The idea of creating their own wine label occurred whilst they tasted the first batch of home distilled quince schnapps. Tiraki celebrates the calmness of New Zealand’s isolation from the pandemic chaos as well as the benevolent mountains that protect the Marlborough valleys from storms.

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Tiraki is Māori for ‘clearing of the sky’.

Tiraki pays homage to the local Māori name for Marlborough “Kei Puta te Wairau” or “Hole in the sky over Wairau”. This is important to us given our Ngāi Tahu Māori heritage and longstanding family connection with the region.

Clouds parting is synonymous with new beginnings and optimism. Through our wine, we aspire to share our joy, passion and sense of adventure with the world.



Wine for good.

Learn more about how Tiraki is more than just a wine brand but a company that uses wine as a force for good. Our commitment to the community, land and environment.

8 things we live by.

 

  1. Travel more.

  2. Get outdoors.

  3. Enjoy wine with strangers.

  4. Take risks.

  5. Spend time with whānau.

  6. Give back to the land and people.

  7. Do things you love.

  8. Pay attention to the moment.

 

  • Josh Hammond

    WINEMAKER

    Born and raised in Marlborough, an early interest in law led Josh to study a double degree in Law and Chemistry.

    On completion of his studies, a desire to travel and a growing interest in the wine industry led him to California and Burgundy, where he gained valuable winery experience.

    Set on a career in the wine industry Josh returned to New Zealand to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Oenology and Viticulture at Lincoln University. Josh then worked as a winemaker for Villa Maria, helping to continue Villa Maria’s reputation as New Zealand’s most awarded winery.

    A desire to travel again led Josh to London where he established a winery in the middle of London, working with vineyards in France, Italy, Spain and Germany to create high end wines in London.

    Upon returning to Marlborough Josh worked at Isabel Estate where he won many trophies with the wine produced.

  • Tyler Hammond

    EUROPE DIRECTOR

    From Civil Engineer to Explosive operations to Corporate Finance and a Cambridge degree in between, Tyler found his way back to the family business after a pandemic redundancy brought him home. Now based in Amsterdam he manages the company finances and European sales. Despite living in the lowlands he’s constantly planning his next trip to the mountains.

  • Chris Pratt

    ASIA DIRECTOR

    Based in Shanghai. Working in International Trade the past 7 years between China, Europe, North & South America, Russia, New Zealand & Australia. Studied Mandarin for 2 years in Shanghai. Always searching for the road less traveled.

  • EllaRose Hammond

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Based in Marlborough. EllaRose has worked in NZ, Australia, Europe and America in marketing and sales. An avid adventurer she loves traveling, hiking, water skiing and all sports.

  • Lynne & Rob Hammond

    Lynne & Rob Hammond

    LONGFIELD FARM DIRECTORS

    An inspirational duo who’ve established a reputation for producing grapes of the highest quality and as Marlborough’s most gracious hosts whether at Longfield or cruising the Sounds on their boat.