The Seifried story began in 1973 when Austrian born Hermann Seifried and his New Zealand wife Agnes had a dream of making wines in New Zealand’s sunshine capital - Nelson. From very small and modest beginnings when Hermann and Agnes grafted the vines late into the night, to today when all three Seifried children have returned home to play their part in growing the family business. Seifried Estate is a company devoted to sustainable winegrowing and producing the very best Nelson has to offer.
Aotea represents a selection of wines which the Seifried winemaking team consider to be the very best of the best. The fruit is harvested from single vineyard Estate grown vines. The wines offer texture while maintaining the varietal character of the grape - wines with depth and finesse.
Winemakers Collection is a small range which Seifried considers to be the pinnacle of the vintage. If the winemakers feel that a wine is something extraordinary, they will consider the small batch for this label so the varietals and the quantities available in this range vary each year.
Sun and blue skies all year round, nearby mountains (often snow-capped), lakes and forests,
and the most beautiful winemaking region in New Zealand - this is Nelson.
The cool inviting waters of Tasman Bay, surrounded by golden sandy beaches and
native bush as a backdrop - this is Nelson.
Peaceful frosty winters, long dry summers, cool autumn nights combined with some of the
highest sunshine hours in New Zealand - this is Nelson.
Artisans perfecting their crafts, from glass blowing and painting, to jewellery making, sculpting,
brewing and of course, winemaking. A region brimming with inspiring talent - this is Nelson.
A feast of the freshest foods including scallops, snapper, strawberries, boysenberries,
raspberries, kiwifruit, apples, pears, olives, hops and truffles all growing in abundance.
The food scene is dynamic and exciting - this is Nelson.