Terra Sancta means sacred earth or special place. We are crafting wine in one of the most privileged parts of the world, Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand. Terra Sancta is an 100 per cent Bannockburn producer with our four vineyards, our winery and our team all located in this unique, beautiful part of the world. Mark and Sarah, the co-founders, together with our winemaking and viticulture team lead by Austin Black and Conal Wattam have a focus on not just making delicious, memorable wines, but on providing people with great experiences. Wine is a part of life, not separate from it. The famed Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago has long been viewed as very special earth. First by the miners who sluiced the hills in their search for gold, and now by winemakers and wine drinkers, who believe that the earth of Bannockburn produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world. Tucked safely on a thin tendril of land between the old gold mining hills and ruins behind, and the edges of the brilliant glacial blue of the Kawarau River in front, our wine comes from a spectacular place. The Estate comprises two main areas, the part that borders the river, called Terra, and the part that runs along Felton Road, named Sancta. Terra Sancta's other two vineyards are based on the Cairnmuir Road side of Bannockburn and are called Mysterious Diggings and The Irresistible Race.
