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Larry McKenna
Soil scientist Derek Milne and winemakers Dr Neil McCallum, Larry McKenna, Clive Paton and Phyll Pattie have been recognised as 'Pinot Pioneers' for their groundbreaking work in Martinborough.
Winemaker and chairman elect of the Wairarapa Wine Region Wilco Lam says the commitment to the variety is as deep as ever.
"The Wairarapa wine region's focus today remains as firmly on Pinot Noir as it has been for the past four decades."
Wairarapa Wine Region's Pinot Pioneers celebration dinner in early August paid homage to Nick Hoskins of Vine Managers and the late Richard Riddiford of Palliser Estate.
Five 'Pinot Pioneers' have been recognised for their groundbreaking work in Martinborough, helping transform a rural farming community in today's "dynamic and vibrant vine village".
