"Maven Wines embarked on an ambitious project to plant potted vines on a 200 acre Wairau Valley vineyard in 2004; Given the magnitude of the task we chose to engage the services of Berakah Vineyard Management. The project to establish a large scale vineyard operation was handled flawlessly by Berakah and the Maven brand released its inaugural vintage in 2005.

"Throughout the past three vintages, Berakah’s people have formed an integral part of Maven Wine’s management team. They have worked closely with the commercial team and the winemaker to deliver fruit from a single vineyard operation to the exact specifications expected by Maven’s international distributors and customers. As a result of Berakah’s involvement in this collaborative approach Maven’s wines have won several international awards including a Sydney Top 100 for its 2007 Pinot Gris and a Gold Medal for its 2007 Sauvignon Blanc in the world-renowned International Wine Challenge.

"Damian Adams and the broader team have been an invaluable part of the Maven success story and have been good natured and patient in their explanations of viticultural practice to a team of people new to the wine industry. They have provided excellent leadership within our business and are a key point of difference for us in an ever more competitive international market place."

- Phill Dagger, General Manager, Maven Wines

"Berakah manage a 60 hectare property in a challenging environment and have helped immensely in managing the vineyard from a fledgling development to a successful vineyard. Damian and Malcolm's involvement has been first class and they have ensured that this syndicate investment can be passively managed. The other owners have total confidence in Berakah's viticulture and management guidance. The proof is in the pudding with premium quality grapes and excellent yields achieved in terms of our supply contracts."

- Chris Royds, Tetley Brook Joint Venture