Stonefish International was established in 2000 by Peter Papanikitas, a respected wine industry professional with more than four decades of experience. Throughout his distinguished career with leading global wine companies including Lindemans, Penfolds, and Cinzano, Peter developed extensive expertise in premium wine production, brand development, and international market expansion.
Prior to founding Stonefish International, Peter established Estate Wine Distributors in Australia, building a strong foundation in national wine distribution and consumer market insight. This experience, combined with a deep understanding of global wine trends, led to the creation of Stonefish Wines.
Today, Stonefish International is recognised for producing award, winning wines that showcase the strength and diversity of Australian viticulture. The portfolio consistently earns accolades at respected domestic and international wine competitions, reflecting the company’s commitment to craftsmanship, regional expression, and exceptional value. Each wine is crafted to deliver quality, consistency, and authenticity, hallmarks of Australia’s world, class wine industry.
Peter Papanikitas
Estate Wine Distributors
Estate Wine Distributors is a proudly Australian-owned boutique supplier, offering a meticulously curated selection of both local and international wine labels.
Founded in 1991 by Peter Papanikitas, a seasoned wine connoisseur with a passion for excellence, the company was established with the vision of building a premier wine distribution business to complement the success of his renowned label, Stonefish International.
Over the past 30+ years, Estate Wine Distributors has expanded its portfolio to include a diverse range of premium wine brands, supplying clubs, bars, and restaurants across Australia. The company is also recognised as the exclusive importer of some of the finest Greek wines in Australia, featuring esteemed brands such as Semeli, Mati Fortuna, Filia, Kokkinos, Diamantakis, Samos, and more, alongside a selection of liquors and spirits.
From Local to Global
Stonefish International is a company that comprises of a passionate and dedicated team that all have the same goal- to consistently produce and deliver premium wine to consumers all over Australia and the world. Since 2000, Stonefish International has grown from one small and unknown boutique label, to a group of premium brands that sit proudly on both restaurant wine lists and on a dining table at home, shared by friends.
The brands of Stonefish International are exported to countries around the world with a great presence in Asia and this aspect of our business continues to grow significantly as every year passes. As Australian Wine continues to increase in popularity and demand worldwide, we are proud to be an excellent representation of the end product that results from our spectacular Australian Vineyards.
What we at Stonefish International strive to emphasise with every bottle we produce is that our brands are more than just that- they epitomise the relaxed Australian lifestyle.
