Podcasts about nz wine

So many buzzwords fly around sustainability, organics, biodynamics and renenerative wine viticulture and viniculture it's impossible to make sense of it all.  What better way to break it all down than to hear from the expert team at Greystone in Wiapara, Canterbury, New Zealand?  Stephen McGowan, Sales and Marketing Director, give an insiders tour from the land to a Birdseye view of the property and explains how regenerative principles drive amazingly good wines. And, most importantly, allow the team to leave the land better than they found it.Our interview continues with Gavin Tait, winemaker, who explains his approach to incorporating regenerative principles as far as fermenting wines out in the vineyard. And wait until you hear how they taste!Greystone is truly a Summa Cum Laude student of regenerative farming and their passion shows through in our interview.  We cannot thank them enough for sharing their passion and for leaving a legacy for years to come!For more information on Greystone, check out the rest of their story on their website.Cheers and enjoy!Charisse & KristiThanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration!Instagram:@somm_women_talk_wine@kristiwinenerd@charissehenryfw@kmayfield109All episodes are also on our website:SommWomenTalkWineCharisse and Kristi

Relief in sight for Australian winemakers, as China proposes ending crippling tariffs in exchange for suspending a dispute lodged with the WTO. These tariffs were introduced in 2020, and contributed to a wine glut that created an oversupply of 2.8 billion bottles. NZ Wine Chief Executive Philip Gregan says winemakers on this side of the Tasman are relieved for their Australian counterparts. "We've been really feeling for our Australian colleagues, they've been enduring a very hard time. The actions taken by China have had a huge impact on their industry." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relief in sight for Australian winemakers, as China proposes ending crippling tariffs in exchange for suspending a dispute lodged with the WTO. These tariffs were introduced in 2020, and contributed to a wine glut that created an oversupply of 2.8 billion bottles. NZ Wine Chief Executive Philip Gregan says winemakers on this side of the Tasman are relieved for their Australian counterparts. "We've been really feeling for our Australian colleagues, they've been enduring a very hard time. The actions taken by China have had a huge impact on their industry." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oz Clarke is one of the world's leading wine experts. Clarke has been writing about wine since the 80's, starting as Britain's Sunday Express' first wine writer, and then moving over to become the Daily Telegraph's first Wine Correspondent.  He's written over forty books on the topic, recently releasing another: 'Oz Clarke's Story of Wine: 8000 Years, 100 Bottles.' Clarke has been wandering New Zealand, reacquainting himself with the best the industry has to offer, speaking at two inaugural winegrowers events as he does so.  He was last here in 2016, and told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking that since his last visit he's seen confidence come back into Chardonnay.  "It's about time," he said. "New Zealand makes fantastic Chardonnay, a lot of the best Chardonnay in the world." Clarke says it comes down to the fruit New Zealand winemakers have available to them. "I often say to winemakers, 'don't be frightened of it.'" "People would love to have the fruit that you have in New Zealand." He placed an emphasis on New Zealand wines being different to those produced elsewhere, admitting to Hosking that he's "full of excitement." "So my general feeling is that, that the place is in a pretty good, good state." New Zealand is known for its Sauvignon Blancs, and while there is an idea that the popularity can't last, Clarke doesn't necessarily agree. "The Sauvignon Blanc is not going to fade away, so long as you go on making it well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caro first arrived in New Zealand from Germany to complete a thesis on NZ Wine and went on to work in the wine industry with boutique and larger wineries both here in NZ and overseas. Eventually co-founding Sip NZ who were instrumental in establishing NZ Rose Day. You can find Caro now at www.caroha.comwww.nzwine.com/en/media/story/nz-rose-daywww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was' – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad MusicThis episode is brought to you with thanks to www.bizebu.com - Let's get your business started!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the Wine Communication Series series. Across these 6 episodes I'll be exploring Wine Communication Series in the company some of my favourite wine podcasters, traveling virtually from Australia and New Zealand to North America. If you've ever wanted to understand the opportunity that podcasting offers this is the series for you. We continue the series in the company of Boris Lamont of NZ Wine podcast Intro Origin Story NZ Podcast workflow Evolution of the podcast Show types Episode Spotlight On-site set-up Distribution Looking ahead If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/459 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I started my working life as a barrel technician, servicing barrels for my Dad's business. Was the process of that long, specific, and overly complex? Yes, yes it was. Which is why it belongs on Sleepy Time Mumbles... A podcast you CAN miss. Follow us here! Instagram Twitter Facebook Newsletter  It costs money to make this show. Support us by getting yourself some cool merch or buying us a coffee! Merch Coffee Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/noosedoctopus)

Michael Brajkovich, New Zealand’s first Master of Wine (MW), is a member of the Institute of Masters of Wine in London as well as a respected wine judge in both New Zealand and Australia.Following in the footsteps of grandfather Mick and father Maté, the Brajkovich family and Kumeu River Wines is a story that parallels the New Zealand wine industry.As a winemaker, Michael aims to be recognised as producing world class Chardonnay.www.kumeuriver.co.nzwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad MusicThis episode is brought to you with thanks to www.bizebu.com - Let's get your business started!

The Bragato Research Institute has just celebrated a year since its opening. Winegrowers and those in the wine supply chain can have their products and technology tested at the shiny new lab in Blenheim, named after an early 20th century viticulturalist who saw much potential in New Zealand for wine.

The Donaldson family have been immersed in the wine industry since the early 1970s and were pioneers of  grape growing and wine making in Waipara, North Canterbury.Youngest son Paul shares how it was growing up in the wine business to now being an active member of the winery which remains in the family.(Recorded on Zoom - apologies for echo)www.pegasusbay.comwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad MusicThis episode is brought to you with thanks to www.bizebu.com - Let's get your business started!

On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ; A Legacy for NZ Wine - inside the Bragato Research Institute; Lincoln graduate climbs ladder at Ngāi Tahu Farming; Under Five Hundy - Hunterville.

Sunday March 21, 2021 will see the inaugural Ripe, Wine & Food Festival in Wanaka. The founder and organiser Nathan White tells us how it came about and who'll be there. Get tickets at www.ripewanaka.nzList of Wineries with the relevant NZ Wine podcast episode # for the ones we've spoken with previously Aitkens Folly, Akarua, Amisfield, Aurum episode #30, Black Peak, Burn Cottage episode #41, Cloudy Bay, Coal Pit, Dicey, Domain Thompson, Maude, Misha's episode #60, Maori Point, Mount Michael episode #34, Nanny Goat, Paddons Paddock, Quartz Reef, Valli episode #25www.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music

Claire spent her childhood in North Canterbury in the South Island, (Te Wai Pounamu) and after studying winemaking at Roseworthy in Adelaide, Australia she returned to Marlborough to embark on her winemaking career. After learning the craft of making bubbles at Champagne Taittinger, then coming home and working as a winemaker for one of New Zealand’s earliest wine brands, Corbans, Claire went onto to be the first winemaker at Lawson’s Dry Hills before taking the plunge into making her own wine with her husband Mike. The wine they named after a beautiful native New Zealand bird, The Huia. www.huiavineyards.comwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad MusicThis episode is brought to you with thanks to www.bizebu.com - Let's get your business started!

Winemakers from the Auckland region tell us how the year was leading up to the 2020 harvest and how the vintage is looking.Michael Brajkovich - Kumeu River WinesPete Turner - The Hunting Lodge WineryJames Rowan - Westbrook WineryTyler Soljan - Soljans Estate Winerywww.kumeuriver.co.nzwww.thehuntinglodge.com www.westbrook.co.nzwww.soljans.co.nzwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad MusicThanks to www.bizebu.com Let's get your business started!

New Zealand's wine industry is harvesting nothing but profit, despite covid-19.The value of wine exports for the year to the end of June, reached a record $1.92 billion.NZ Wine boss Philip Gregan told Kate Hawkesby being able to operate as an essential service during the lockdown made all the difference."Somewhat to our surprise, during the lockdown and all the changes happening around the world, consumers turned to New Zealand wine in quite a big way."LISTEN ABOVE

We really hope that you enjoy the career story of Jane Hunter. Jane is known around the world as the First Lady of New Zealand Wine. As owner, viticulturist and managing director of Hunter's Wines since 1987, Jane has led the company to outstanding local and international success as one of New Zealand's ground-breaking premium wine labels. Born in South Australia, Jane's father was a contract grape grower. She gained a degree in Agricultural Science at the University of Adelaide. Jane moved to New Zealand in the 1980's and headed Montana's viticulture team. Jane met and married Irishman Ernie Hunter in 1984, and after his untimely death in 1987 she took over running Hunter's Wines which Ernie had established in Marlborough in 1978.  The winery has continued to grow in size, annual output and reputation. Hunter's has grown to 5 times its original size. The list of awards and accolades is impressive: now having won over 250 gold medals and more than 45 trophies both in New Zealand and around the world. Jane is supported by her nephews, James Chief-Winemaker and Edward Asst. General Manager as the business moves to a new era of innovation and sustainability.  Jane herself has won national and international recognition for her work including being the first ever woman to be inducted into the NZ Wine Hall of Fame in 2013 and being inducted into the NZ Business Hall of Fame in 2019. "When I was growing up, I really didn't have any idea what I wanted to be. And even through secondary school, I didn't really have any clear direction. Where I've ended up to a lot of people, myself included, has been quite astounding."

Winemakers from Marlborough tell us how the year was leading up to the 2020 harvest and how the vintage is looking.James Bowskill - Framingham Wines Hans & Therese Herzog - Hans Herzog WinesClaire Allen - Huia Vineyardswww.framingham.co.nzwww.herzog.co.nz  www.huiavineyards.comwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad MusicThanks to www.bizebu.com Let's get your business started!

Winemakers from Waipara, North Canterbury tell us how the year was leading up to the 2020 harvest and how the vintage is looking.Paul Goodege - The Boneline Paul Donaldson - Pegasus BayFrank Manifold - Mt Brown Estateswww.theboneline.co.nzwww.mountbrown.co.nzwww.pegasusbay.comwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music

Winemakers from Central Otago give us their insights into the 2020 harvest in what's shaping up to be an exciting vintage.Dave Sutton - Te Kano EstateGrant Taylor - Valli WineCraig Gasson - Lamont WinesPhil Handford - Grasshopper RockMalcolm Rees-Francis - Rockburn Wineswww.tekanoestate.comwww.valliwine.comwww.lamontwines.co.nzwww.grasshopperrock.co.nzwww.rockburn.co.nzwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music

Catherine stumbled on a tiny abandoned vineyard in the foothills of Mount Brown, in the Waipara Valley, North Canterbury.  Waist-high in weeds, it presented an irresistible challenge and has gone on to produce trophy winning wines.www.mountbrown.co.nzwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

Renaming the vineyard Domaine Rewa to honour her Granny, Philippa Fourbet took a leap of faith and purchased, sight unseen, the 5.5-hectare vineyard in 2010.Episode Links:https://www.domainerewa.com/https://www.nzwinepodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

An exciting update from David Nash on his NZ Wine film "A Seat at the Table". We catch up with David a year on from our first chat and found out how the film has been received at festivals around the world and who the new distributor is.www.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastwww.nzwinestory.co.nzMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

Having started one of the first wineries in the region - Chard Farm, with his brother Rob Hay and then being instrumental in the development of the Peregrine brand and growth, Wet Jacket is Greg Hay's third winery venture.http://www.wetjacket.nzwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

Born and raised in Bordeaux, Renan Theilloux graduated from Toulouse University as a winemaker in 2009 and for the next few years travelled the globe as a flying winemaker. After settling in Alexandra in Central Otago Renan founded RT Wines to embrace his passion for handcrafting beautiful wines.https://rtwines.co.nzhttps://nzwinepodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

Wendy is an internationally acclaimed winemaker and is the Chief Winemaker at Spy Valley Wines in Marlborough.www.spyvalleywine.co.nzwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

Misha Wilkinson is the Director (Marketing) of Misha's Vineyard in the Central Otago Region of New Zealand. She and her husband Andy returned from Asia after many years seeking to find the best place in the world to grow Pinot Noir. www.mishasvineyard.comwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

Dave Sutton is Winemaker and GM at Te Kano Estate in Central Otago. As a relatively new winery, Te Kano is rapidly carving a niche for itself in the New Zealand wine industry.www.tekanoestate.comwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

It's a wide ranging and diverse conversation from Russian literature and life lessons to English cricket with some Hawkes Bay and Oregon influences. Christopher Keys is the Head Winemaker at Gibbston Valley Winery in the Central Otago.www.gibbstonvalley.comwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

Malcolm Rees-Francis is the Winemaker at Rockburn Wines in the Central Otago. We chat about being born into a South Canterbury sheep-farming family and his studies and travels that led him to be making wine today.www.rockburn.co.nzwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

Renee talks about making wine in the Auckland region of New Zealand, the Moi brand and her wine journey so far..... and Cleopatra. https://moiwines.com/ https://nzwinepodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast Music track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

In this episode Boris talks with Kirstin & Paul Wright, who came to Three Miners Vineyard in 1984 without wine making experience and have since added their own direction to the rich history of the land in Alexandra, Central Otago. https://threeminers.com https://nzwinepodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast Music Track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

Lee Winston is an Auckland based winemaker and founder of the Untitled brand. Red, white and rose blends are in the portfolio sourced from a variety of regions and years. www.untitled.nz www.nzwinepodcast.com www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast Music Track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

Philip Gregan, CEO NZ Wine presents at the Deer Industry Conference 2019 about the success behind the NZ Wine Industry's strategy and delivery globally now the second most valuable wine in the world behind France.For the video of this presentation visit : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YARnQDNlpaA&list=PLVhAzYZcxrjyNQ1dP38gJ6Hipf8aPktNr For more information on Deer Industry New Zealand visit : www.deernz.org

Joelle Thomson is a journalist, wine writer and author, who was bitten by the big buttery Chardonnay bug at Aro Street Café in Wellington, New Zealand, in the late 1980s and has been in love with wine ever since. Music Track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page. NZ Wine Podcast:  Instagram / Twitter / Facebook http://www.joellethomson.com/

It was Nick’s father Rolfe Mills who began experimenting with grapes with the family having now been on the remarkable Wanaka property for 5 generations. The wine growing and production remains very much a family venture with a desire to listen to the land an inherited value. Music Track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Social Media Links:   https://www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast/?hl=en https://twitter.com/NZWinePodcast https://www.facebook.com/NZWinePodcasts/

New Zealand winegrowers say they can still thrive without the international market.A new report from Westpac is warning our growers they need to export overseas in order to succeed.Turnover in 2017 was estimated at $2.5 billion, making it slightly smaller than the $2.9 billion accounting services industry.It says our industry is pumping out five times the volume of wine it made at the turn of the century  and credits most of that to growth in exports.New Zealand Winegrowers CEO Philip Gregan told Kate Hawkesby half of our winemakers sell exclusively in the domestic market and some do very well."Successful local growers need to have a good story and high quality product. 27 percent of tourists who come to New Zealand visit a winery."Gregan believes wine tourism is proving to be a nugget of gold for our local winegrowers, with their success increasingly being helped by wine tours."You need to have a good story behind the vineyard, that makes all the difference. To carve out a business focusing on the domestic industry, there is a lot of opportunity."With the New Zealand wine industry having a world renowned reputation, Gregan says there are still unexplored amrkets which have the potential to grow the sector even further.We have succeeded internationally because we produce high quality wines. There are markets like the US which still have a lot of untapped potential. We definitely view domestic tourism as a significant benefactor to the industry."LISTEN ABOVE AS PHILIP GREGAN SPEAKS TO KATE HAWKESBY 

Working in & founding a number of businesses including Advertising and Media Mike eventually found himself owing land on Waiheke Island in the Hauraki gulf offshore from Auckland.   www.lonelycowwine.com

In his teens Craig decided that wine may be a more interesting option to drink than lager and we talk with him about his journey starting in Central Otago, studying and working overseas and circling back around to Otago again.   Lamont Wines:  http://www.lamontwines.co.nz/   NZ Wine Podcast Social Media links: https://www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/NZWinePodcasts/   Brought to you by Podcasts.NZ https://www.podcasts.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/PodcastsNZ/  

David Nash is the writer, producer and co-director of the upcoming feature length documentary about the NZ Wine industry and its place in the world of fine wine. ‘A Seat at the Table'. Find out more about the doco at nzwinestory.co.nz A Seat at the Table: https://www.nzwinestory.co.nz/ Where to follow NZ Wine Podcast: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast/?hl=en / Twitter - https://twitter.com/NZWinePodcast / Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NZWinePodcasts/   Music Track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page.

We speak to a Central Otago farmer running the New York marathon for charity, NZ Wine of the Year award winner Sarah-Kate Dineen, as well as Katie Milne from Federated Farmers and Ag Minister Damien O'Connor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last year 34 million people have made more than 212 million searches to find, compare or make purchases using Wine-Searcher's website and apps. In this week’s podcast we chat with Suzanne Kendrick who manages Global Growth for the company.   Show Links: Wine-Searcher.com: https://www.wine-searcher.com/ NZ Wine Podcast:  Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Music Track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page.

We chat with Tom who is the Managing Director for Framingham Wines about why and how he came to be at Framingham, the history of the label and what’s happening now at the winery. Show Links: Framingham Wines: https://framingham.co.nz/ NZ Wine Podcast:  Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Podcasts NZ: https://www.podcasts.nz/top-podcasts/nz-wine-podcast/ Music Track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page.  

As Market Development Manager at Greystone Wines, Alissa combines her studies in Viticulture, Enology and Communications with her experience in winemaking and working in vineyards around the world.   Show Links: https://www.greystonewines.co.nz https://www.podcasts.nz/top-podcasts/nz-wine-podcast https://www.instagram.com/nzwinepodcast/  

Julia Jenkins, owner of Flagship Wines on 417 Hatfield Road in Fleetville, St Albans, joins Leona and Mandy to talk about what is good to drink this summer.  She also tells  Mandy, our resident Kiwi, why NZ wines such as Two Paddocks  a New Zealand family vineyard owned by actor Sam Neil that specialises in [...]

Julia Jenkins, owner of Flagship Wines on 417 Hatfield Road in Fleetville, St Albans, joins Leona and Mandy to talk about what is good to drink this summer.  She also tells  Mandy, our resident Kiwi, why NZ wines such as Two Paddocks  a New Zealand family vineyard owned by actor Sam Neil that specialises in [...]

Julia Jenkins, owner of Flagship Wines on 417 Hatfield Road in Fleetville, St Albans, joins Leona and Mandy to talk about what is good to drink this summer.  She also tells  Mandy, our resident Kiwi, why NZ wines such as Two Paddocks  a New Zealand family vineyard owned by actor Sam Neil that specialises in [...]

Guy’s passion for wine started when working for vineyards in Australia which lead to an oenology degree at Roseworthy College, University of Adelaide. He also worked through Italy, Spain, California, Australia and South Africa learning about the culture, language, wine and cuisine, all of which influence Guy’s wine making. BellBird Spring Wines: www.bellbirdspring.co.nz NZ Wine Podcast - Podcasts NZ:  https://www.podcasts.nz/top-podcasts/nz-wine-podcast   

If you've ever wondered why the 'nave' is so called or what 'clerestory' actually means, then listen to Stephen de Silva, guide at the Cathedral, as he explains to Rob Pearman what's meant by the names of places from the West End to The Lady Chapel..  

Experienced in both the wine making and business side of the wine industry, Ngarita Warden is now the business manager, looking after export, trade sales, marketing, social media and logistics.   Show Links:  Black Ridge Vineyard Follow the NZ Wine Podcast on: Instagram Facebook

Matt Connell Wines are a highly respected brand produced in Central Otago NZ. Other wine producers in the region also benefit from Matt's passion and expertise gained from winemaking locally and overseas.   Matt Connell Wines NZ Wine Podcast - Podcasts NZ

Paul has worked in hospitality both in New Zealand and overseas for a number of years before taking on Manifesto Wine, an importer of Italian wine into NZ and a distributor of some boutique wines.   Music Track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page. NZ Wine Podcast:  Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Podcasts NZ

Claire joined the Burn Cottage team in 2010. She is widely respected for her years of experience as head winemaker at Martinborough Vineyards & at Amisfield. She's travelled the world to do vintages abroad & brings a deep knowledge of NZ winegrowing.

Show notes Wine number 1: 2016 Fincher & Co Sauvignon Blanc Wine number 2: 2013 Kalex Wines Chardonnay Wine number 3: 2016 Birds of a feather Pinot Noir Tasting notes: Fincher: Bright & vibrant citrus characters fuel the palate, typical Awatere with subtle black currant undertones. Kalex Chardonnay: Delicate white flowers, hazelnuts & orchard fruits. Textural layers unfold to produce a balanced, expressive Chardonnay Birds of a Feather Pinot Noir: A delicate mix of dark fruit & savoury aromas balanced with fine tannins, a generous mouth feel & great concentration Contact details www.thenewzealandcellar.co.uk store@thenzcellar.co.uk +44 203 662 7000 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk Interview details Guest: Mel Brown, Founder The New Zealand Cellar Location: S15, 49 Brixton Station Road, London, SW9 8PQ Date: 7 March, 2018 Follow: www.instagram.com/interpretingwine www.facebook.com/interpretingwine

We have a chat with New Zealand Sommelier of the year 2017 Stephanie Guth about where her wine journey started back in Toronto, Canada to being here in NZ at The French Café. Music Track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page. French Café Sommelier of the Year 2017 Podcasts NZ - NZ Wine Podcast  NZ Wine Podcast:  Instagram / Twitter / Facebook

In this episode we explore some of the introductory characteristics of the Rhone Valley region of France with Jean-Christophe Poizat & Marc Taddei. Part 2 of 2. Music Track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page NZ Wine Podcast:  Instagram / Twitter / Facebook

In this episode we explore some of the introductory characteristics of the Rhone Valley region of France with Jean-Christophe Poizat & Marc Taddei. Part 1 of 2. Music Track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page

A story of hope, love and survival. In this episode mother and son duo Mary and Zenek share the history behind Archangel wines, achievements so far, and what the future looks like. Music Track featured on this podcast: ‘Kuaz’ – courtesy of Brent Page Show Links: Archangel Wines - https://www.archangelwines.co.nz/ NZ Wine Podcast: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook  

We chat to Manutuke born Daniel Kemp, as he shares his experience from being around contract grape growing in his childhood, to becoming a restaurateur and then distributor and importer of New Zealand and International wines at www.greatlittlevineyards.co.nz   Show Links: Great Little Vineyards - Kemp Wine Merchants NZ Wine Podcast:  Instagram / Twitter / Facebook    

In this episode we're on-site in the sub region of Bannockburn, Central Otago having a chat with Crawford Brown about his experience from being a beer brewer to becoming the founder of Bannock Brae Estate.   Show Links: Bannock Brae Estate Facebook.com/bannockbrae Follow NZ Wine Podcast:  Instagram Twitter Facebook

From taking over her father's wine solutions business in 2013 to then acquiring Mount Michael wines in 2015, Anna Robbie shares her unplanned and unexpected journey in the wine industry and what is next for Mt Michael Wines. Music track: Kuaz - courtesy of Brent Page. Show Links: Mount Michael Wines - Cromwell >> Follow NZ Wine Podcast on social media:  Instagram / Twitter / Facebook

In this episode we chat with Chris Archer, as he shared his new innovative wine Joiy and the insight he has gained over 25 years of being in the wine industry. Part ​2 of 2. Music track: Kuaz - courtesy of Brent Page. Show Links: Joiy >> Follow NZ Wine Podcast on social media:  Instagram / Twitter / Facebook

In this episode we chat with Chris Archer, as he shared his new innovative wine Joiy and the insight he has gained over 25 years of being in the wine industry. Part 1 of 2. Music track: Kuaz - Courtesy of Brent Page. Show Links: Joiy Wines: https://joiy.co.nz/ Follow NZ Wine Podcast on social media: Instagram Twitter Facebook NZ Wine Podcast - Podcasts NZ  

Andrew Donaldson has always called Central Otago his home, so when he had the opportunity to develop a stunning Central Otago site into a top tier producer of Pinot Noir he jumped at the chance. We had a chat to Andrew about his experience developing Akitu Wines​.​ We talk with Andrew onsite, just outside of Wanaka, Central Otago.​ Akitu Wines - https://www.akitu.co.nz/ Music track: Kuaz - courtesy of Brent Page.

French born Lucie Lawrence worked in vintages in Burgundy & Alsace before meeting husband Brook in France & becoming the principal winemaker at Brook's family-owned boutique winery Aurum. We talk with Lucie onsite, just outside of Cromwell, Central Otago. Music track: Kuaz - courtesy of Brent Page Show Links: Aurum Wines  

Having started out in New Zealand Paul journeyed overseas working in a number of regions including Burgundy and Oregon before eventually finding his way to Bendigo in Central Otago. Show Links: Prophets Rock Wines Music track: Kuaz - courtesy of Brent Page.

Raised around horticulture Douglas has worked in some notable wineries both in New Zealand and Europe and while completing a Bachelor of Wine Science and Viticulture, he authored his first book.   Music courtesy of Brent Page.

Heron's Flight is one of only a few vineyards in New Zealand to specialise in the Italian varieties Sangiovese and Dolcetto. In this episode we chat with co-founder David about his winemaking process. Part 2 of 2.

Heron's Flight is one of only a few vineyards in New Zealand to specialise in the Italian varieties Sangiovese and Dolcetto. In this episode we chat with Mary who along with her husband Dave, founded the winery in the late 80's. Part 1 of 2. Show Links: Heron’s Flight Podcasts NZ Music courtesy of Rueben Halsey.      

There was a time when wine and Central Otago were not synonymous and in this episode we talk with one of the early wine making pioneers. Grant Taylor takes us through his start in the US, wine making in the Gibbston Valley and on to his own label and his more recent captivation with Waitaki Valley. Show Links: Valli Wine - Queenstown, NZ NZ Wine Podcast - Twitter Podcasts NZ

With a connection in geology reaching back to both an ancient age and a more recent era, The Bone Line in the Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, produces wine that has a link to the land on which it is grown. Vic Tutton who along with her husband Paul founded the winery in 1989, speaks about her journey, vision, and the unique terroir. The Bone Line

After falling in love with the idea of winemaking, Toby Gillman worked at premier grand cru Chateau Angelus in Bordeaux (where he became known as L'espion - The Spy) before returning to the family property in Matakana and fulfilling the dream of producing exceptional wine.    Gillman Vineyard  

Jan Kux had his introduction to wine while being a young tour guide in Europe where he then went on to study and later learn from some of the masters. Jan chats with us about his winemaking with Otu Wines in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough all the way through to overseas wine markets. You can find out more about Otu here www.otuwine.com

This introductory session has us exploring the often overlooked Beaujolais region, and discovering what makes many wine enthusiasts obsess about these wines.It’s hard to have a conversation about wine without reference to France, so Jean-Christophe Poizat and Marc Taddei take us on a quick journey through the wine regions of France.

Grasshopper Rock is one of the world's southern most vineyards, established in 2003 and dedicated exclusively to Pinot Noir. Previously a rural banker, Phil Handford has been with the company since it was founded and takes us from finding the land through to taking the finished product to market.

With NZ’s 2016/17 wine grape harvest complete, Marc Soccio assesses the impact of adverse weather on quantity and quality. Marc also looks at the health of key export markets, and addresses the need for grape growers and processors/marketers to align in order to maximise the chances of success in coming years.

We travel 67 km north of Auckland to Matakana to visit with James Vuletic and his daughter Kristina. Growing up on vineyard in Auckland, James has always had wine as part of his life, and combines his love of Bordeaux with a desire for excellence.   Providence Wines

John is Founding Winemaker and an owner of Trinity Hill with more than 35 years of experience in New Zealand, Australia and France and is the founding winemaker for one of New Zealand’s early wine successes, Morton Estate, John has produced a number of award-winning wines. Part 2 of 2.

John is Founding Winemaker and an owner of Trinity Hill with more than 35 years of experience in New Zealand, Australia and France and is the founding winemaker for one of New Zealand’s early wine successes, Morton Estate, John has produced a number of award-winning wines. Part 1 of 2.

It's hard to have a conversation about wine without reference to France, so Jean-Christophe Poizat​ and Marc Taddei​ take us on a quick journey through the wine regions of France. This introductory session in 3 parts has us visiting enthralling Burgun

It's hard to have a conversation about wine without reference to France, so Jean-Christophe Poizat​ and Marc Taddei​ take us on a quick journey through the wine regions of France. This second session of three parts has us visiting enthralling Burgundy, and discovering what makes many wine enthusiasts obsess about these wines.

It's hard to have a conversation about wine without reference to France, so Jean-Christophe Poizat​ and Marc Taddei​ take us on a quick journey through the wine regions of France. This introductory session in 3 parts has us visiting enthralling Burgundy, and discovering what makes many wine enthusiasts obsess about these wines.

We explore what successful businesses, sports people and wineries have in common with Sir Graeme Avery from Sileni Estates. With over 50 years of international business experience and the Sileni wines reaching more than 80 markets around the globe, Sir Graeme has insights worth hearing. Part 2.

We explore what successful businesses, sports people and wineries have in common with Sir Graeme Avery from Sileni Estates. With over 50 years of international business experience and the Sileni wines reaching more than 80 markets around the globe, Sir Graeme has insights worth hearing.

Wine: Stories from the Hawkes Bay is Mark Sweet's account of the romance, pioneering, triumph and tragedy of the early years of wine making in the Hawkes Bay of New Zealand. We talk with Mark about his motivation and inspiration and hear snippets of some of these note worthy personalities and stories.

From Virginia to Clevedon New Zealand, Judy Fowler has travelled some distance in her life to be now making exceptional blended red wines. First planted in 1997 on a prime location southeast of Auckland, Puriri Hills is a unique producer.

Cameron Douglas is New Zealand’s first & only Master Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers worldwide, & South Pacific Director for the Global Guild of Sommeliers. Cameron talks about his journey from Auckland hospitality through to his life now fully immersed in wine. Part 2 of 2.

Cameron Douglas is NZ’s first & only Master Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers worldwide, & South Pacific Director for the Global Guild of Sommeliers. Cameron talks about his journey from Auckland hospitality through to his life now fully immersed in wine. Part 1 of 2.

It's hard to have a conversation about wine without reference to France, so Jean-Christophe Poizat​ and Marc Taddei​ take us on a quick journey through the wine regions of France. This introductory session is in two parts and will lead us on to an in-depth visit to each of the key regions in upcoming episodes

It's hard to have a conversation about wine without reference to France, so Jean-Christophe Poizat​ and Marc Taddei​ take us on a quick journey through the wine regions of France. This introductory session is in two parts and will lead us on to an in-depth visit to each of the key regions in upcoming episodes.

Making the move from investment banking to the wine business in the early 2000's, Jules tells her story about helping establish and shape the Q Wine brand and shares some insights on what's coming soon.

James shares his experience being the first producer in New Zealand to attain BioGro certification for organic wine production in 1989, having practiced traditional methods of cultivation and production centered on biodynamic principles since inception.

A wonderful story about love for each other and a love for wine, Therese and Hans Herzog relate their life together from Switzerland to Marlborough, and their partnership with vineyards, winemaking, restaurants and exceptional wines. Part 2.

A wonderful story about love for each other and a love for wine, Therese and Hans Herzog relate their life together from Switzerland to Marlborough, and their partnership with vineyards, winemaking, Michelin star restaurants and exceptional wines.

One of NZ's leading wine personalities Bob Campbell - an educator, writer, and international judge has an insatiable passion for wine. Bob talks about where the NZ wine industry came from, where it's going, and the highs and lows along the way.

For the third episode in a row Steph and Val are behind the same mic and most likely pre-sipped before recording. You’ve been warned. A whole bunch of #W25Challenge fodder is included, but we’ve kept the episode bite-sized.   NZ Wine, New Zealand, Wine, Travel, Wine Tourism

This week we are chatting with Celia Hay, Owner of New Zealand School of Food and Wine. She generously shared some of her country’s finest wines with us, as well as incredible stories. As a child waiting tables for her parents' dinner parties for dignitaries she learned to appreciate fine food that led to her success as a premier wine and food destination in New Zealand. You’ll enjoy her funny wine story at the end as well. Don’t mind the sound of dishes breaking in the background.    Celia Hay, NZ School of Food and Wine, NZ Wine

If there's something important that Malcolm Reeves hasn't done in the wine industry, it's only because he's just in his 70s. Daniel sits down the Kiwi legend to discuss his work establishing NZ Wine academia, some of NZ's top wines, and his new venture into China.