Exclusive boutique bubbles producer appoints leading winemaker
No.1 Family Estate, New Zealand’s only winemaker focusing exclusively on the production of Methode Traditionnelle has
appointed Eveline Fraser to share the role of Chief Winemaker with proprietor, Daniel Le Brun.
Fresh from her position as Senior Winemaker at Marlborough’s Cloudy Bay, Eveline’s experience in the production of
Cloudy Bay’s cult sparkling wine, Pelorus will contribute valuable experience to the company’s winemaking team. Daniel
comments on Eveline’s appointment, “We are delighted to welcome Eveline to the team. Our families have been friends for
30 years and it is wonderful that we can now share our passion for making great sparkling wines.”
Using only specialised equipment imported from Champagne, Eveline will join the family-owned producer to continue the
ritual of hand-crafting superb Methode Traditionelle focusing on just five very special wines; Cuvée N°1, a non-vintage
blanc de blancs made from 100% chardonnay, Cuvée Number 8, a non-vintage blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Reserve
Cuvée No.10 and Cuvée Virginie – both limited edition wines and only made in the finest of years and now for the first
time, a rose made from 100% Pinot Noir.
No. 1 Family Estate has grown steadily since its establishment eleven years ago and with numerous international
trophies, gold medals and five-star awards, is looking forwards to a rewarding future.
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