Founded by international award-winning winemaker Matt Thomson, who has thirty one Marlborough vintages under his belt, Master of Wine Sophie Parker-Thomson, and foundation grower John Blackmore, Ahi Kā disrupts the low-value, homogenous commodity model of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc by establishing high-quality, ethical and sustainable partnerships with growers that are long-term in nature.

John, a third-generation horticulturist, grew up amid the vines of the family’s tomato business before he ventured out and established his own organic apple orchard in Marlborough. Now he owns and farms one of the most sought-after plots of land for Sauvignon Blanc in the country, if not the world. Winemaking for Ahi Kā is simple. It's about ensuring the flavours and character of the wine are only those that originate in the vineyard. Matt Thomson, who in 2023 completed his 31st Marlborough harvest and has won numerous New Zealand and international awards for wines throughout his career.