At the start of the 1980s, New Zealand wine tastes were changing, with a new generation of wine drinkers evolving their palates. Founder Josef Jakicevich’s three grandsons were raised in a wine-oriented culture and had a progressive attitude that was very much in tune with the growing number of New Zealand's discerning wine drinkers. They went out into the world and forged relationships with European producers and negociants that have lasted through to today. In 1986, in the midst of this surge of activity, wine authority Steven Spurrier wrote, ‘One of the best wine merchants in the world is Glengarry in Auckland.’ Jak Jakicevich is adamant that quality is what sets Glengarry apart, ‘We’ve always gone to a great deal of effort in selecting wines. To ensure the integrity of the wines that Glengarry offer, we insist that all of our own imported wines are shipped in temperature-controlled containers.
