Introduction

New Zealand provides an ideal growing environment for fruit and is acknowledged as a leader in international fruit growing. Fruit winemakers are now poised to achieve similar recognition using the country’s abundant fruit to produce a variety of high quality, added value products.

The Fruit Winemakers Association was formed in 1985 to promote excellence in fruit winemaking and help direct an industry rich in potential. The members are highly skilled and take great pride in producing the highest quality fruit wines, ciders, liqueurs and fruit juices.