Our Story
Stanmore Farm produces certified vines under the NZ Winegrowers Grafted Grapevine Standard. Available VinesOur farm is located in Te Horo on the Kapiti Coast of New Zealand, nestled at the base of the Tararua foothills on a north-west facing slope. The climate is temperate and frost free, and the deep and fertile soils provide perfect growing conditions, meaning big healthy plants with strong roots.
Our nursery provides certified, grafted grapevines. Since we planted our first rootstock in 1989, our commitment to quality and back-up service has remained one of the cornerstones of our business.
Stanmore Farm has dedicated, professional staff that work closely with our customers and can offer professional advice and after-sales service. Viticulturist Kate Gibbs is nationally recognised in the wine industry and provides advice to growers during her regular visits to the wine regions of New Zealand. Harry Gibbs, the third family generation to carry on the traditions of Stanmore Farm, is head of operations and customer experience.
Kate, Harry and Tim Gibbs, owners and directors of Stanmore Farm.
We grow our own source blocks of rootstock & scion wood.
Young grafts.
Our premium quality grafted plants.
Stanmore Farm Story
Stanmore Farm’s journey began in 1969 when Graeme and Chris Sharp found their perfect getaway on the Kapiti Coast. Graeme, a Wellington doctor, cherished weekends spent escaping the city’s hustle and bustle with his young family.
Initially a Hereford stud, Stanmore evolved into an agricultural farm until it embraced horticulture in 1980, producing a variety of crops like berries and kiwifruit. The farm transformed once more when grapevine production took centre stage, with the first rootstock vines planted in 1989 and grafting beginning in 1994.
That same year, Graeme’s daughter and viticulturist Kate Gibbs, returned to lead the charge toward grafted grapevines, drawn by the allure of family life back on the farm. With a rich career that began with Dr. Richard Smart at Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries, Kate traveled the world as a viticultural consultant, sharing her expertise in canopy management and commercialising his research. Kate also worked in sales and education with Robard & Butler, and with Corbans and Delegat Wines as company viticulturist. She continued to consult to wine companies while building the nursery business alongside her dad Graeme.
In 2007, Kate and Tim purchased Stanmore Farm, continuing to support growers with premium quality grapevines, drawing on Tim’s background as a civil engineer specialising in environmental and wastewater engineering.
The Stanmore story took another exciting turn in 2020 when son Harry returned to the family business, eager to take reins of operations and sales, bringing new ideas and a commitment to adding the next generation to the Stanmore narrative. Since his return, Harry has championed regenerative farming practices, earning environmental awards in 2024 while streamlining operations with a focus on automation and digital management.
Top Quality
Our vines have big, healthy root systems, strong top growth and a fully callused graft union. They are grown in a phylloxera-free nursery.
Superior Service
Our team is one of the most experienced in New Zealand and hands-on in our isolated, disease-free nursery and out in your vineyards.
Vine Certification
Stanmore Farm produces certified vines under the New Zealand Winegrowers Grafted Grapevine Standard (NZWGGS).
Our vines are certified to the NZ Winegrowers Grafted Grapevine Standard and we are members of NZ VINA.
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