About the Vineyard

Is a Croatian living in NZ. I came to New Zealand in 2012 following my dream to travel, meet people and make wine around the world. I absolutely fell in love with New Zealand and New Zealand wines, people and places. She holds a master’s degree in winemaking from Agriculture University in Zagreb, Croatia and a Graduate Diploma in Oenology from EIT, Hawke’s Bay. This has given her a deep understanding of winemaking practices from very different parts of the world that I draw on in my winemaking.

The “Eva Pemper” brand is a product of many wonderful things that came together and became one.

Continuing her family’s legacy and sharing their story on the other side of the world is the core of her wines. She feels very special to be able to do that from New Zealand. One of the fundamental inspirations of “Eva Pemper” wine is the significant influence of Croatian heritage in New Zealand’s wine industry. This history saw families coming here from Croatia over a hundred years ago with just their suitcases, following their dream. Today this dream has resulted in some of New Zealand’s highest profile wine industry people and brands that are well-known and respected here and around the world. As the owner of the “Eva Pemper” brand one of her goals is to inspire young people in wine industry in NZ and all over the world to believe in themselves and to work towards achieving their dreams. Little Cupid holding a glass of wine is a legacy from her family’s wine label and represents the love and passion for life that everyone can enjoy in a wonderful glass of wine.

The “Eva Pemper” brand is all about premium quality wines!