The iconic region of Central Otago is home to some of the finest expressions of pinot noir made anywhere in the world & Terra Sancta is the fortunate custodian of the oldest vines planted on the prestigious Felton Road strip of Bannockburn. The estate vineyards are planted on a diversity of soils and aspects to create site specific wines with a focus on pinot noir that have become some of the most awarded & revered wines in New Zealand with founders Mark Weldon & Sarah Eliot fiercely committed to make sure every wine conveys a story of provenance.
An island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island —and more than 700 smaller islands, covering a total area of 268,021 square kilometres.
Explore regionTerra Sancta means special place. With their four vineyards and winery based in the premium Central Otago subregion of Bannockburn, the soul is the Terra Sancta Estate on Felton Road. Home to the first vines planted in Bannockburn, Terra Sancta is a wonderland of detail and vibrancy - conveyed in their products, labels and map.
With their first vineyard planted in 1991, Terra Sancta is a wine growing estate across the very best sites in Bannockburn, Central Otago. Each of the four vineyards was selected by founders, Sarah Eliott and Mark Weldon, for its diversity of soils and site and its potential contribution to their range of distinct, site specific wines. Each wine, every vintage comes from the same block and, like Terra Sancta's unique labels, is crafted to convey a story of provenance.
The iconic region of Central Otago is home to some of the finest expressions of pinot noir made anywhere in the world & Terra Sancta is the fortunate custodian of the oldest vines planted on the prestigious Felton Road strip of Bannockburn. The estate vineyards are planted on a diversity of soils and aspects to create site specific wines with a focus on pinot noir that have become some of the most awarded & revered wines in New Zealand with founders Mark Weldon & Sarah Eliot fiercely committed to make sure every wine conveys a story of provenance.