From left to right: Mike Donaldson, Mat Donaldson, Chris Donaldson, Ivan Donaldson, Paul Donaldson, Ed Donaldson and Belinda Donaldson are the family behind Pegasus Bay winery. Ivan Donaldson​ first planted a small vineyard in Canterbury soil in the seventies as a hobby. The hobby vineyard eventually moved to a larger piece of land in Waipara, North Canterbury, where it is now known as Pegasus Bay winery. Supplied Ivan Donaldson making the first Pegasus Bay vintage wine in his Merivale garage in the 70s. Supplied What started out as a hobby for Ivan Donaldson, right, quickly became a passion and then a career.

Source: Stuff April 15, 2021 01:40 UTC