Leaving behind careers in medicine & molecular biology, Doctors John & Brigid Forrest established Forrest Estate in Marlborough's stony Wairau River Valley in 1989. This cheery pair won a coup at their first vintage, scooping a trophy for their Sauvignon at NZ's national wine awards. Branching out from their home territory they bought vineyards in the cool southern area of Otago with the intention of making fine Pinot Noir. The results are impressive,