A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
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 …
Winemaker series: Richard Painter Read More
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, …
Winemaker series: Sam Harrop Read More
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 …
Winemaker series: Jamie Marfell Read More
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 …
Winemaker series: Malcolm Rees-Francis Read More
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 …
Winemaker Series: Hayden Penny Read More
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 …
Winemaker series: Domenic Mondillo Read More
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 …
Winemaker series: Clive Jones Read More
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 …
Winemaker series: Rosie Menzies Read More
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, …
Winemaker series: Rudi Bauer Read More
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 …
Winemaker series: Michael Brajkovich Read More