The WineShed: Marlborough Wineries Unite Under One Cellar Door
Fifteen premium Marlborough wineries have found a home away from home in the region, with a shared cellar door in the heart of wine country.
“Dad was a man of incredible vision, integrity, and passion for his family and craft,” says Babich Wines Chief Executive David Babich. “But it was his warm personality, tireless dedication, and genuine care for people that leaves the greatest legacy, both in our family and across the wine community.”
Peter’s father Josip founded Babich Wines in 1916 and he joined the family winery in 1949, aged just 17.
During his 70-year career he played a critical role in transforming the company into one of New Zealand’s leading wine producers, now exported to more than 60 markets around the world.
A life-long commitment to Babich Wines and New Zealand’s viticulture and wine industry saw Peter become a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1989.
In 1995 he was made a Fellow of the Wine Institute of New Zealand, and in 2015 he was inducted into the New Zealand Wine Hall of Fame.
He served as an advocate for sustainable viticulture and was a firm believer in fostering strong relationships within the local and international wine community.
