Winemaker series: Paul Mooney
Wine Folio: Mission is one of my favourite places. I remember coming here early on when we’d moved here from the UK in 2003, and just thinking what a fabulous …
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Winemaker series: Jannine Rickards
When I dropped into Finer Wines recently and talked about a visit to Gladstone with Jim, he suggested a visit to Johner was essential, but that I should also definitely …
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Winemaker series: Helen Masters
It is now 40 years since Clive Paton, the founder of Ata Rangi, bought 5 hectares of bare land in the village of Martinborough with the idea to create a …
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Winemaker series: Bryce Edmonds
Towards the end of last year I picked up a couple of Hawke’s Bay wines simply because the label caught my eye. These were a pair of bottles from Zaria …
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Winemaker series: Larry McKenna
During a recent flying visit to Wairarapa, I dropped in to see Larry McKenna – a man who helped put Martinborough on the world stage; first with his work at …
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Winemaker series: Steve Skinner
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 …
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Winemaker series: Tony Bish
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 …
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Winemaker series: Jason Stent
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 …
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Winemaker series: Guy McMaster
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 …
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Winemaker series: Miles Dineen
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, …
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