

International recognition has continued unabated for the small country, and today’s New Zealand wine industry ranks on a par with many of the world’s top wine producing countries.Īs the vineyard plantings expanded, so did the types of varietals being planted and the wide assortment of wines that were made. It is almost amazing that the diminutive country has come so far in the relatively short span of less than three decades.

While nearby Australia tends to dominate its close neighbor in terms of quantity of wines produced, many wine industry observers contend that New Zealand produces many wines of higher caliber than its better known southern hemisphere next door wine ally. Taking the lead from successful California wineries, a number of New Zealand wineries come complete with hotel accommodations and restaurants. This offers the frequent visitors unique insights as to the wine/food comparison experience that has proven so successful in the United States. Many wine retailers also stock ever growing sections dedicated to New Zealand wineries that have proved to be instant hits with many consumers. We are confident that our International Wine Club members will truly enjoy and appreciate this quarter's selection, Clearview Estate Winery from New Zealand.Įach and every wine selected for our six different Wine Clubs meets our strict guidelines for quality and rating criteria. Each wine is handcrafted by an authentic, small-production boutique winery with a compelling story to tell like the one above.
