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Čuvar Winery – Official Wine of the Auckland Philharmonia

2024-05-29T16:24:31+12:0029 May 2024|

We are delighted to share that Čuvar Winery is the official wine partner for the Auckland Philharmonia. The Auckland Philharmonia is the musical heart of Tāmaki Makaurau, enriching the lives of Aucklanders and beyond through the unique power of music.

The orchestra presents more than 60 performances annually, showcasing many of the world’s finest classical musicians as well as exciting collaborations with New Zealand’s most inventive …

Meet the Winemaker – Michelle Richardson

2024-05-24T10:47:46+12:0024 May 2024|

Michelle Richardson’s professor was the first to introduce her to the idea of winemaking. She was in her final year of a Microbiology Degree. Noting her interest in yeasts, he suggested she look at a career in the wine industry (or beer brewing). At the time, she wasn’t interested. The world was calling! She was itching to travel, and the idea was parked.

After three years of traveling …

Čuvar Winery Official Wine of the Aotearoa Art Fair

2024-03-05T17:09:44+13:005 March 2024|

We’re thrilled to announce that Čuvar Winery is the official wine partner for the Aotearoa Art Fair 2024.
We’re looking forward to sharing our wines with the vibrant art community of New Zealand.
Join us at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 April 2024 where we will be on site offering tastings and wine by the glass to purchase.

Here’s what you can expect:

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The Rise and Rise of Half Bottles

2024-02-12T14:16:12+13:007 February 2024|

Sir George Fistonich, has been dubbed the Guardian of the Wine Industry, being an early adopter of the new and taking note of social trends.

George has recently researched the idea of bottling in half-size bottles (375ml) for well over a decade balancing the cost of production with market need but they’re an idea whose time has come. With the rapid growth of the well-being and moderation movements around the …

Guardian of New Zealand Wine, Sir George Fistonich Launches Čuvar Winery

2023-10-28T13:12:27+13:004 September 2023|Tags: , |

With his inspiring energy and lifelong dedication to pioneering progression in the wine industry, Čuvar is the vision of legendary wine entrepreneur, Sir George Fistonich.

Sir George founded Čuvar Winery to help preserve and nurture the essence of New Zealand fine wine.

“To honour this, our name, Čuvar, (pronounced chu-var) translates to guardian in Croatian. Čuvar pays homage to the Croatian wine pioneers and many others, who played an important part …

The artist behind our Iris

2023-10-28T13:14:19+13:004 September 2023|Tags: |

Jo Ewing is one of New Zealand’s best botanical artists, creating intricately detailed artworks of New Zealand Flora . Be it native or introduced, her work is always exquisite.

When looking for someone to create a suite of pencil drawing for our Iris Collection – depicting the national flower of Croatia — the Iris Croatia, — it felt natural to approach Jo.

There was however a twist, we didn’t want a …