The design of Bishops Vineyard Development has evolved over a number of years and reflects the high environmental standards and the quality construction that are hallmarks of developments of MC² Group Ltd. Engineering design has been to the best of sustainable principles.

The unique ecology of the native trees along with the rivers and its terraces have been respected and enhanced. Design of roading, storm water and landscaping within the subdivision has been to the highest environmental standards.

The complete vineyard comprises 684 rows, with a total row length of 84200.9 metres, the total number of vines are 56,465.

Variety	Number of Vines	%
Sauvignon Blanc	37,679	67%
Pinot Noir	4,414	8%
Pinot Gris	12,995	23%
St Laurent	1,377	2%
TOTAL	56,465	100%

The vineyard is being managed under New Zealand Sustainable Wine Growing management principles and is being set up to be a carbon neutral operation.