Wine Grower (2270)
It is 26 years since Jackson Estate launched their first Marlborough wine onto the market, and despite continued success the company has never had its own winery or cellar door.
Displaying the motto 'to struggle through adversity makes success so much sweeter' on their website, Kalex wines sense a distinct parallel between owner Alex Kaufman's will to survive, and the challenging task of farming grapes in Central Otago.
Ask many Central Otago winemakers and enthusiasts about the grape variety they wish was planted in greater quantity, and you will invariably hear Chardonnay.
Highly regarded as a research scientist, Petra King is exceptional and perhaps unique for having crossed what is commonly perceived to be a gender divide.
The four energies that go into creating terroir are well renowned. They are; geological, climatic, vine and human.
As the countdown to Pinot Noir 2017 continues, NZWinegrower will be looking at the regions taking part in the celebration.
If he had known how long it would take to gain the wine world's highest qualification, Stephen Wong may never have embarked on the nine-year journey.
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For 30 years Tony Laithwaite has been championing New Zealand wines in the UK. Now he is hoping wine lovers will champion his new operation here in New Zealand.
Doug Bell spent the last 32 years vowing he would never plant Sauvignon Blanc.
