Our Story

John Hancock and eldest son Willy are both winemakers, one approaching the twilight of his career and the other just setting out on his vinous journey. Younger son Michael is in the early stages of a career in business.

John has just completed his 50th harvest, largely in New Zealand, but with experience in the Rhone Valley, Burgundy and Australia. Willy has just completed harvest number 7 over New Zealand, California and France – Bordeaux and Sancerre.

John was keen to get back to hands-on winemaking after moving more into a brand ambassadorial role in recent years. Having been involved with the establishment of Morton Estate and Trinity Hill, he was keen to develop a legacy for his sons, where they could put into practice what they have learned.

We produce a select range of hand-crafted wines .

Hancock and Sons

The Beginning

In 1861, our great, great grandparents left Cornwall to immigrate to a tough South Australia. In 1979, I moved to New Zealand to continue my winemaking career. Willy moved to the UK in 2012, straight out of school, to experience life in the London restaurant scene. This lead to a passion for wine resulting in him completing a Winemaking and Viticulture degree at Plumpton College. After 3 vintages in France and California, Willy returned to New Zealand to work harvest with Church Road in Hawkes Bay. Willy and I decided to do a small joint venture we decided to call Hancock & Sons.

Hancock and Sons

License No: 29/OFF/007/22
Expiry date: 18th August 2023

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