Contour Estate Winery Gains SWNZ Accreditation

Coinciding with the release of their 2008 vintage, Contour Estate is pleased to announce that their winery has gained accreditation to Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.

Contour Estate is the only winery in the Matakana region to gain accreditation.

Contour Estate Winery Gains SWNZ Accreditation.

Coinciding with the release of their 2008 vintage, Contour Estate is pleased to announce that their winery has gained accreditation to Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.

Contour Estate is the only winery in the Matakana region to gain accreditation.

Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) is an industry initiative directed through New Zealand Winegrowers. It is an integral part of the future of New Zealand wine production. The aim of New Zealand Winegrowers is to have all New Zealand grapes and wine produced under independently audited sustainability schemes by vintage 2012.

New Zealand Winegrowers chief executive officer, Philip Gregan has previously stated that with exports of New Zealand wine continuing to grow in overseas markets, the importance placed on sustainably produced products is increasing. “Consumers have expectations regarding sustainably and ethically produced products and we must ensure we meet these expectations.”

Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand provides a framework for viticulture and winemaking practices that protect the environment while efficiently and economically producing premium wine.

Contour Estate’s accreditation means that the winery has met all criteria for environmental, social and economic sustainability and best business practices within the winery and all aspects to do with their wine production.

Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand‘s aim is to take a major role in guiding members in the development of a complete environmental management system. Expansion of the programme to cover all New Zealand vineyards and wineries is the ultimate aim, thus enhancing the reputation of New Zealand wine industry as producers of premium quality wines produced with true environmental integrity.

For Further Information, please contact :
Linsey-Ann Taylor Phone 0-9- 423 0002
Email: contourestate@xtra.co.nz
Mobile: 0274 738 888