new zealand
New Zealand 's special combination of soil, climate, water, pioneering spirit and commitment to quality come together to deliver pure, intense and diverse wines featuring opulent fruit flavors. New Zealand 's small population, distant location, and agricultural economy have created an environment where “clean and green” are prized, and over 70% of wineries utilize sustainable grapegrowing practices.
sustainable winegrowing
Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand is an organization dedicated to industry-wide environmental inititives providing
the framework for environmentally sound viticultural and winemaking practices. The program ensures that
the stunning natural environment of New Zealand is preserved during the production of premium winegrapes and wine.
For more information about New Zealands' committment to clean and green winegrowing,
read our downloadable article.
The following wineries from the Via Pacifica portfolio are accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand:
Alpha Domus (vineyards and winery)
Huia (vineyards and winery)
Muddy Water (vineyards)
Olssens (vineyards and winery)
Spinyback (vineyards)
useful links
www.nzwine.com
Official Web site of the New Zealand Winegrowers
www.nzwine.com/swnz
Information about Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, which provides the framework for companies to continually work towards improving all aspects of their performance in terms of environmental, social and economic sustainability in both the vineyard and the winery.
www.screwcap.co.nz
New Zealand Screwcap Wine Seal Initiative - information about the Initiative, the wineries and wines involved, technical detail about screwcap wine seals, and performance of wines sealed using screwcaps.
www.wine-marlborough.co.nz
Wine Marlborough New Zealand Website - from the Marlborough Winegrowers Association, information about the Marlborough wine region and its wineries
www.winehawkesbay.co.nz
Hawkes Bay Winegrowers – information about the Hawkes Bay wine region and its wineries
www.destinationmarlborough.com
Official tourism site for the Marlborough region.
www.waiparawine.co.nz
From Waipara Valley Wine Growers, information about the Waipara wine region and its wineries
www.wineart.co.nz
Fine Wine from Nelson – information about the Nelson wine region and its wineries