What happens when wine isn’t a hobby… but your childhood?

In this comeback episode of Wine & Uncorked Chronicles, Joey Hay returns to talk about what it actually means to grow up on a vineyard in Queenstown, New Zealand — beyond the romantic postcard version.

This isn’t just about legacy. It’s about farming. Early mornings. Weather stress. Long harvest days. Cleaning tanks. Physical labour. Family dynamics. And figuring out whether you’re choosing the wine life — or it’s choosing you.

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