Winemaker Series

WineFolio dropped into the Te Awa winery complex, which now houses the Villa Maria family of brands. It’s our first visit since this amalgamation, and we took the chance to …

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Today’s instalment in our readers’ favourite series of interviews with New Zealand winemakers; takes us in the direction of Waiheke Island, where one of our Masters of Wine, Sam Harrop, …

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WineFolio is back amongst it with another in our most popular series where we meet New Zealand’s winemaking talent. Today, we’re reporting in from  Pernod Ricard, the home of Brancott …

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Winefolio recently made a trip down to Central Otago, spending a few days visiting wineries and Cellar Doors. We were lucky to meet some great characters, and we couldn’t pass …

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Another episode in our series of interviews with New Zealand’s winemaking talent – today we have a Q&A with Hayden Penny, from Hawke’s Bay. We talk about his new label …

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Dear reader. We are now living in different times. Covid-19 has cut a swathe through the New Zealand life we knew before it; and a sense of uncertainty hangs over …

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WineFolio’s most popular series, where we chat to the best of New Zealand’s winemaking talent. The day after the 2020 Vintage kicked off, we walk and talk with Clive Jones. WineFolio: Can …

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Back to WineFolio’s most popular subject – the people creating New Zealand’s sensational wine! A visit to the beautiful Carrick vineyard and winery, and a chat with Rosie Menzies. WineFolio: Tell …

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Our next interview in the series takes us to the door of Quartz Reef winemaker and two-time recipient of New Zealand Winemaker of the Year, Rudi Bauer. Hailing from Salzburg, …

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An occasional series where we corner the best of New Zealand’s winemaking talent. Today we talk with Michael Brajkovich. So, a New Year, and, in fact a new decade! But now …

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