bi’lancia Italian. (be-larn-cha) balance, harmony and equilibrium; the scales, of the zodiac (libra).
This is us, Lorraine Leheny and Warren Gibson (both Librans and both balanced!)
Wine is a journey, not a destination! (Ralph Waldo Emerson—kind of!)
Each of our wine journeys began in different countries, at different times and took a few different routes along the way (Warren - New Zealand, Australia, Hungary, Italy, California, Burgundy, and Lorraine - Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, California) but in 1997 we both reached the fork in the road that brought us to Hawke's Bay and the beginning of Bilancia.
The first vintage for Bilancia was in 1997, making Chardonnay and Merlot, and then in 1998 adding Pinot Gris. There were a few other things along the way. These days we proudly make Hawke's Bay Chardonnay and Syrah (and a very small volume of a field blend white) from either our own vineyard, 'la collina' or showcasing some unique vineyards around Hawke's Bay, highlighting those single vineyard sites.
The 2025 harvest marked the 29th vintage for Bilancia. We are getting old!
Bilancia Limited 29/OFF/051/25 18 July 2028
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