Marisco Vineyards

Marisco Vineyards Summary:

• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Ownership: Family-owned; led by Brent and Rosemary Marris
• Heritage: Multi-generation Marris family with deep roots in Marlborough
• Winemaking Approach: Site-driven wines highlighting Marlborough’s subregions; blend of heritage and modern precision

Wines:

• • The Ned – Inspired by Marlborough’s iconic peaks; youthful, adventurous expression

    • Recognition: The Ned Pinot Gris 2024 named to Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2025

  • Leefield Station – Historic Waihopai Valley sheep and beef property acquired in 2012; reflects Marlborough’s pastoral heritage

  • Fernlands – Sourced primarily from the Slopes Vineyard in the Southern Valleys; label features the New Zealand native fern

• Family Legacy: Now includes active involvement of the Marris daughters

Brand Story:

Marisco Vineyards is a family-owned winery in Marlborough, New Zealand, led by Brent and Rosemary Marris, whose family roots in the region span generations. Guided by a philosophy centered on authenticity, site expression, and long-term stewardship, Marisco produces wines that reflect the diversity and character of Marlborough’s subregions.

Today, the business remains a true multi-generational family enterprise, with the Marris daughters now actively involved. Marisco’s winemaking approach blends regional heritage with modern precision, resulting in wines that consistently earn international recognition.

Wines:

The Ned
Inspired by one of Marlborough’s iconic peaks overlooking the Waihopai Valley, The Ned captures the region’s youthful, adventurous spirit. Rooted in Brent Marris’s personal connection to the landscape, the brand has become one of New Zealand’s most recognizable wine labels.

• Notable Recognition: The Ned Pinot Gris 2024 named to Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2025.

Leefield Station
Acquired by the Marris family in 2012, Leefield Station is a historic sheep and beef property in the Waihopai Valley. The brand celebrates Marlborough’s pastoral heritage, translating the region’s agricultural history and rugged charm into thoughtfully crafted wines.

Fernlands
Fernlands captures the essence of New Zealand purity and all that Marlborough has to offer. The wines are sourced predominantly from Marisco’s Slopes Vineyard, located in the Southern Valleys, a subregion known for distinctive vineyard sites. The label incorporates the New Zealand native fern, symbolizing origin, purity, and national identity.

Winemaking Philosophy

Across all brands, Marisco Vineyards emphasizes:

• Marlborough subregional expression
• Family heritage and generational knowledge
• World-class winemaking facilities
• Consistency and regional authenticity

Together, The Ned, Leefield Station, and Fernlands express different facets of Marlborough’s landscape—its peaks, valleys, farmland, and vineyards—through wines that continue to gain global recognition.