In 1991 Highfield Estate was purchased from a Marlborough grape prowing family by an international partnership of Shin Yokoi (Japan) Tom Tenuwera (UK), Owen Glover, David Direen and Alistair Soper(NZ). The philosophy of the company is to produce wines of the highest quality for the international market and production increases in the future will only be permitted if quality is maintained. The Highfield vineyard and winery is run by winemaker Alistair Soper and Marketing manager Russell Hooper. Between them they bring sixteen years of industry experience to the winery and embrace the challange of leading an innovative company into the export arena.

Highfield Estate Winery Ltd currently crushes approximately 100 tonnes of grapes and produces 6000 cases of wine per annum. With planned plantings coming into production over the next three years significant growth is forecast.

Main export wines currently are Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, and the full range comprises Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Botrytis Riesling.