Winemaker Series

One of the labels that has been on my radar for a while now – not just because friends will often say to me “David, have you tried this Elephant …

Winemaker series: Steve Skinner Read More

I arrange to meet Tony at the Urban Winery early one morning, and even by my standards the previous night had been entertaining, so we decide it’s a little early …

Winemaker series: Tony Bish Read More

I’m a big fan of the rich, generous wines from Bridge Pa fruit, and I’m pleased to make it over to Paritua, one of the mainstays of the region, for …

Winemaker series: Jason Stent Read More

One of the great wine estates of Martinborough – Palliser, are embarking on conversion to organic farming, and fairly recent import to the business, Guy McMaster, is helping this famous …

Winemaker series: Guy McMaster Read More

I’m down in Wairarapa after my latest stint in Hawke’s Bay – driving down through the beautiful region on my way to Martinborough further south. First stop is at Matahiwi, …

Winemaker series: Miles Dineen Read More

Most of the articles in the WineFolio winemaker series are face to face interviews, but although I did travel to Greytown for the opening day of the Alexia Winery and …

Winemaker series: Jane Cooper Read More

I manage to track down Chris Scott, winemaker at Church Road, who has been on my radar for a while now. I start by asking about how he got started …

Winemaker series: Chris Scott Read More

It’s the middle of the year as I catch up with Gordon Russell, Head winemaker at Esk Valley, in new surroundings at the Te Awa winery complex now housing the …

Winemaker series: Gordon Russell Read More

It’s been too long since I’ve been any further north than Waipu; and with the chance to visit The Landing as well, I set myself up with a couple of …

Winemaker series: Rod MacIvor Read More

On a recent visit to Hawke’s Bay I wanted to visit Clearview as I admire their wines immensely, and had visited the Cellar Door before, but only as a tourist. …

Winemaker series: Tim Turvey Read More