Seifried Aotea Methode Traditionelle NV

Seifried Estate was established by Hermann and Agnes Seifried when they planted their first vineyard in Upper Moutere in 1973, well before the Marlborough wine region had been established. At the time, Nelson was well known for its hops, tobacco and apples, and Hermann recognised this was a potential location to plant vines.

Almost fifty years later, Seifried farm over 300 hectares of vineyards, across nine sustainably-accredited vineyard locations throughout the Nelson region.
In 2014 Agnes and Hermann were recognised for their contribution to the New Zealand grape and wine industry by being inducted as Fellows of New Zealand Winegrowers, one of the New Zealand wine industry’s greatest acknowledgements.

This was the first time in its history that a husband and wife team were recognised, and the first time a woman has been honoured.

A traditional method sparkling blend of 52% Pinot Noir (Challies vineyard) and 48% Chardonnay (Rabbit Island). Hand-picked in cool conditions, whole-bunch pressed and cold-settled before fermentation. Underwent full malolactic, then bottle fermented and aged on lees for over seven years. Disgorged July 2024 and released in November.