Marlborough · New Zealand
SPOKE
A contemporary expression of Marlborough, shaped by an approach that gives the land and the wine room to speak.
Vineyard Productions · From vineyard to market
We don’t just create wine brands. We create the wines behind them.
From negotiating vineyards and planting vines to directing winemaking, creating brands and building international distribution, Vineyard Productions brings together every element needed to turn an idea into an exceptional wine business.
What we do
Every stage of a wine, under one roof.
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Vineyard acquisition
Finding, evaluating and negotiating sites.
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Planting & management
Varieties, clones, planting and viticulture.
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Winemaking protocols
Directing the winemaking, harvest to bottle.
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Sourcing & blending
Exceptional wines and exclusive blends.
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Production
Bottles, closures, labels and bottling.
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Brand development
Name, identity, packaging and story.
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International distribution
Pricing, partners and market launches.
Individually, or the whole journey.
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Expertise behind every bottle
Founded by Liam Steevenson MW.
Master of Wine. Winemaker. Wine entrepreneur.
- More than 25 years of international wine industry experience.
- Experience buying, sourcing and developing wines across major international wine regions.
- Hands-on vineyard development and winemaking consultancy.
- Founder of successful international wine businesses and brands.
- Extensive commercial knowledge of wine distribution, hospitality and international markets.
We are not simply a branding agency that works with wine. We understand how to create the wine itself.
95 points
Wine Orbit — SPOKE 'Awatere' Sauvignon Blanc 2023
96 points
Wine Orbit — SPOKE 'Resolute' Sauvignon Blanc 2022
96 points
Wine Orbit — SPOKE 'Brink' Sauvignon Sémillon 2022
95 points
Wine Orbit — SPOKE 'Amped' Chardonnay 2022
Built to succeed
Great wine is only the beginning.
A wine can be technically exceptional and still fail commercially.
Vineyard Productions combines wine expertise with a deep understanding of international wine markets. From defining the right wine style and production costs to developing packaging, pricing and distribution strategies, we create wines designed to succeed both in the glass and in the marketplace.
We understand
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What consumers want to drink
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How wine should be priced
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What retailers and restaurants need
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How distributors operate
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How to position wine in competitive markets
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How to build commercially sustainable wine brands
Our brands
Proof is in the bottle.
Our own brands are a working demonstration of what we believe: that strong ideas, distinctive wines and thoughtful execution belong together.
SPOKE
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MAÏA
A modern expression of Provence, bringing together regional character, elegant winemaking and a confident Mediterranean identity.
Essex · England
Libertine
English sparkling wine with a distinctive point of view, built around quality, craftsmanship and a contemporary brand identity.
From vineyard to market
The whole journey — or any single stage of it.
We can manage an entire project, or become involved exactly where you need us.
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Vineyard
Securing and planting the right site, and managing the vines.
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Winery
Winemaking protocols, sourcing and blending decisions.
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Brand
Identity, packaging and production, built around the wine.
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Market
Pricing, distribution partners and international growth.
Client testimonials
Client testimonials
“The Vineyard Productions business model is a game-changer, that has a dramatically positive impact on our business too! Working directly with the people that make the wine is fantastic, removing the middle men, bringing our customers closer to the wine than ever. Liam Steevenson MW and Mark Pygott MW combine a level of enthusiasm and product knowledge that is second to none. Whether we are shipping directly from the winery, or through their UK warehouse, the team is expertly managed, with an incredible ability to understand our needs and get it right!”
Start a wine project
Let’s create something exceptional.
Whether you have a vineyard, an existing wine or simply an idea, we would love to hear what you are planning.