ODYSSEY

Odyssey Wines is a boutique wine company making Chardonnay wines from Gisborne and organic Sauvignon Blanc, PInot Gris and PInot Noir from Marlborough.Thewines are single vineyard and aim to reflect the terroir from which they are grown.The Odyssey wines are distinctive, high quality wines, made to go well with food. The Reserve wines are made only in great vintages and are marketed under the Odyssey Reserve Iliad label. These show exceptional character and finesse and are destined to age well and reward the patient."Charm, a little elegance, balance, great length and complexity can add up to high quality in a wine. These are also attributes I look for in a wine when tasting and making decisions about restaurant listings. If I can tick the boxes for three or more of these attributes then the wine is well on its way to placement. I consistently tick 4 or more boxes when it comes to the wine of Salmond. Rebecca's attention to detail and understanding of her craft is obvious in all of the wine she makes." - Cameron Douglas- Master Sommelier

Rebecca Salmond

Odyssey Wines is owned by Rebecca Salmond. Rebecca’s voyage into winemaking began at Massey University in New Zealand and Adelaide University’s Roseworthy College in Australia, where she graduated with a degree in Biotechnology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Winemaking Science.She then travelled and worked in some of the world’s finest wine and culinary regions: Burgundy, Bordeaux and Cote Rotie in France; Alto Adige and Sicily in Italy; Marlborough and Hawkes Bay in New Zealand. Rebecca launched her label Odyssey in 1994, with small amounts of premium wines. Odyssey now owns 68 acres of land in Marlborough’s Brancott Valley with 25 acres currently under vine.Rebecca’s well-honed philosophy sees her making only subtle adjustments to the wine, and using where appropriate the finest oaks. All wines are single vineyard. Odyssey Wines has garnered a number of accolades and awards.