New York, NY – June 5, 2024 – Frederick Wildman and Sons is pleased to announce that it has been appointed the exclusive U.S. importer of Mt. Beautiful Winery from North Canterbury, New Zealand. Wildman, which has been importing and distributing the winery in New York and New Jersey, now represents Mt. Beautiful in all 50 states.
“We are thrilled to expand our partnership and welcome Mt. Beautiful Winery to our national import portfolio,” said Matt Munn, President of Fredrick Wildman. “Mt. Beautiful’s pioneering winemaking in this once undiscovered region has earned them an outstanding reputation for their excellent wines and exemplary stewardship of the land and local community. It is an honor to represent Mt. Beautiful and an exciting opportunity to continue offering an even more diverse and enhanced selection to our customers throughout the United States.”
Owner David Teece spent two years searching for the right vineyard sites before founding Mt. Beautiful Winery and embarking on a mission to pioneer winemaking in the North Canterbury region on New Zealand’s South Island. He recognized that these coastal plots, sheltered from the ocean winds by the namesake Mt. Beautiful, benefit from exceptional climate and soil that are distinct from other growing regions in the country. Through an unwavering commitment to sustainability and meticulous vineyard management, Mt. Beautiful Winery has created outstanding wines of distinctive character that have brought recognition and accolades to this up-and coming-region.
“The synergies between our two companies go beyond the desire to provide our valued clients with compelling brands, an interesting cast of characters, and the strategic delivery of products and services,” said Mt. Beautiful CEO Robert Walkins. “Our companies still believe that relationships matter, and that honesty and integrity are ingrained in our DNA. We strive to listen, improving our business models with professionalism and knowledge without taking ourselves too seriously. We want to enjoy the ride with passion and an uncompromising commitment to quality for our brands, team members and customers. I can’t wait to get started.”
Frederick Wildman will import the entire Mt. Beautiful portfolio, ranging from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Riesling to Pinot Noir.
About Frederick Wildman and Sons
Frederick Wildman and Sons is a New York based fine wine importer offering leading estates from France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, and other regions. The portfolio includes more than 75 brands, including: Pol Roger, Olivier Leflaive, Pascal Jolivet, Château Fuissé, Famille Hugel, Chartreuse, as well as Cantine Riunite; CIV’s full portfolio, and the fine wines of Gruppo Italiano Vini, including Nino Negri, Santi, and Re Manfredi. For more information, visit frederickwildman.com.
About Mt. Beautiful New Zealand
Beautiful wine comes from a beautiful place. Mt. Beautiful wines are the expression of the wild, rugged and breathtakingly scenic region of North Canterbury, NZ. Certified-sustainable, Carbon Zero and all estate-grown, these distinctively sophisticated wines let the pure terroir shine through. World-renowned scholar/entrepreneur and New Zealand native David Teece and CEO Robert Watkins have created a global brand for Mt. Beautiful wines starting with our first vintage in 2007. We continue to expand on our uncompromising commitment to quality, sustainability and the pure enjoyment of sharing our stunning location.
