One of Canterbury's oldest wineries started in a garage
Supplied/Dean Mackenzie 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 vineyard was one of the first ones to be planted in the region and quickly turned into a love of wine for the former neurologist, who sought to pursue winemaking as a full-time career. The hobby vineyard eventually moved to a larger piece of land in Waipara, North Canterbury, where it is now kn...