NZ Wine Podcast - New Zealand Wine Stories

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 - courte...

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.

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