Originally from Lumbarda, Korcula, Croatia, Ivan Markovina Sr. brought his wife and first child to New Zealand. Settling in Whangarei, the Markovinas owned and operated the Marsden CafÃ© before moving to Auckland in 1966.
On discovering a serene piece of paradise in Kumeu, Ivan Markovina Sr. began planning the familyâ€™s future as vineyard owners and winemakers.

Over the long lifespan of Markovina Vineyard Estate, a lot has changed. But one thing has always remained the same, the philosophy of the family-run business is still at the heart of all operations. There are still a few rows of the original grapevines at the Estate, however the majority of what were 10 acres of grapevines has been transformed into entertaining areas, ceremony locations and beautiful gardens for wedding photography. Now with an onsite chef and catering team, Rina has been able to move away from the kitchen. However, she still continues to create a unique and memorable experience for Markovinaâ€™s wedding.

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