Sam Neill Honored as New Zealand Wine Fellow Before Death
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Sam Neill Honored as New Zealand Wine Fellow Before Death

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Actor Sam Neill, founder of Two Paddocks winery, was posthumously named a Fellow of New Zealand Winegrowers in recognition of his decades-long support of the country’s wine industry. The honor came shortly before his death at age 78.

The award recognizes more than three decades of advocacy from Neill for New Zealand wines. He leveraged his international profile to draw global attention to the nation's viticultural regions and the people involved in its production.

According to drinks_business, Sam Neill was praised for using his platform to promote New Zealand’s wine industry on a worldwide scale. The specific details of the fellowship criteria were not provided, but it acknowledges his sustained commitment over many years. He passed away at the age of 78.

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