The Patriarch is Babich's flagship red wine. Grown on their Gimblett Gravels 'Irongate' vineyard in Hawke's Bay and made in honour of the company founder and New Zealand wine industry pioneer, Josip Babich. This wine allows Babich complete flexibility, in order to make the best they can - they are not committed to a particular variety or blend and crop levels are very restricted.

The Patriarch is Babich's flagship red wine. Grown on their Gimblett Gravels 'Irongate' vineyard in Hawke's Bay and made in honour of the company founder and New Zealand wine industry pioneer, Josip Babich. This wine allows Babich complete flexibility, in order to make the best they can - they are not committed to a particular variety or blend and crop levels are very restricted.

Light floral/smoky notes over complex almond, blackberry and plum aromas. Ideal with roasted red meats. It makes a good partner for a whole fillet beef, roasted rare. Also perfect with a tasty winter casseroled stew.

Established in 1916 by Croatian immigrant Josip Babich, Babich Wines is New Zealand’s oldest family-owned winery, renowned for its commitment to sustainability and stylistic finesse. With vineyards spanning Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, Babich crafts a diverse portfolio—from the flagship Patriarch red blend to crisp, organic Sauvignon Blancs. Their Irongate vineyard in Gimblett Gravels is especially prized, producing elegant Chardonnays and Bordeaux-style reds. Three generations in, Babich continues to blend tradition with innovation, earning global acclaim while staying rooted in family values.