American Estates Wines (AEW) began operating in 1985 as a selector and   marketer of single vineyard and small estate California wineries. It introduced many of these brands to Metro New York, and later to the surrounding Northeastern states. Over the years it has established a working relationship with many key accounts in this region.

In 1986, AEW began importing wine from New Zealand and Australia. For New Zealand wines, that makes it the oldest company continuously importing into the USA. Having its pick of the best New Zealand wines over the years, AEW now has a stellar portfolio of that country’s icon brands.

The Australian wines are equally interesting. They range from one of the Barossa’s top rated Shiraz-Turkey Flat, to arguably the most famous name in the Tasmanian wine industry, Pirie Tasmania.

The common point among all these wines is commitment to excellence in the vineyard and in the winery. AEW, in turn, is committed to delivering the highest quality brand management through its distributor network in selected markets nationwide.