Seifried

In 1973 Austrian-born Hermann Seifried and his New Zealand wife Agnes bought land in the Moutere Valley between Nelson and Motueka with the intention of planting strawberries. Fortunately, they planted vines instead. Their first harvest was in 1976. Seifried Estate now consists of 80 hectares of vineyards in the Nelson region, three vineyard sites each planted to different grape varieties according to the soil and climate of the particular site.

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Noir grapes are planted and the wines display very good varietal character as well as marvellous purity of fruit. The Sauvignon Blanc has a classic cool-climate fruit profile, typical of the South Island, with a zestiness and freshness of acidity that balances the ripe, grassy, passionfruit and citrus fruit profile.