Vintage Stories

Ollie Powrie became Company Viticulturist for one of the world's premiere wineries, Villa Maria, after returning to Hawkes Bay in 2006.  His international work, travels and experience through France and Vietnam particularly, inspired him to return to New Zealand and be apart of an exciting time in the industry.  Ollie's passion for growing fine wine grapes has been met with open arms with Villa Maria where they specialise in single vineyard expressions of top quality NZ wine.  His work and experience in the Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District™ has been especially gratifying in watching one of the world's most unique appellations become one of the world's most highly regarded.

Today's episode is sponsored by the Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District™.  Please visit www.gimblettgravels.com and click on the 'Shop' link to have access to the newly released 2015 Annual Vintage Selection, the best wines of the appellation from a fantastic vintage.

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Tony Bish founded one of New Zealand's iconic wine brands with his mates at Sacred Hill.  It's a great story that has led him to now establish his own brand.  His new project is in a unique scope that is like nothing else that has been attempted before in New Zealand.  His focus is on the Chardonnay varietal, with different vineyard sites, treatments and vessels, including the use of patented NZ concrete eggs.  

Tony's wines and more information can be found at www.tonybishwines.co.nz

Rod Easthope has made wines for some of the world's top producers in France, Italy, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.  He has recently established his own family brand, Easthope Family Winegrowers with his wife, Emma and their three sons.   The vineyard has been established in a new region along the banks of the Ngaruroro River in the Mangatahi district of Hawkes Bay.

Check them out at easthope.co.nz

This episode is sponsored by our two upcoming FAWC events in Hawkes Bay.  More info can be found on the home page at www.decibelwines.com For all wine purchases use the promo code 'DBPODCAST' to get 10% off your first order.  

Yvonne Lorkin is a writer, television host and business owner.  Her weekly column can be found sydicated throughout NZ's major newspaper publications.  Her television show 'Thirsty Work' airs regularly on TV NZ 3 in New Zealand, in the USA on the Travel Channel and can be sourced through her website yvonnelorkin.com 

Yvonne's recent initiative through  winefriend.co.nz aims to match the NZ drinker with some of the country's top wineries by measuring your palate against the plethora of wines her and her team sample each year.  

This episode is sponsored by www.decibelwines.com, now shipping throughout NZ, Australia, the UK and to 49 states in the USA.  Use the promo code 'DBPODCAST' to receive 10% off your first order.  

After a storied career of producing great wines for producers throughout New Zealand and the United States, Helen Masters finds herself back where it all began at Ata Rangi Martinborough.  At the groundbreaking and legendary NZ winery she is the chief winemaker where they produce some of the world's greatest Pinot Noir.  Her involvement with the Family of Twelve, New Zealand Wine Growers and many other organisations has led her to champion next year's world renown 'Pinot 2017' hosted in Wellington, NZ.  

Julianne Brogden - Winemaker - Collaboration Wines

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Matt Fox was born and raised in Gisborne, New Zealand.  He is a consultant viticulturist and a winemaker.  After studying in New Zealand he has worked in vineyards and wineries throughout New Zealand, Italy, France and California.

Bryce Edmonds is a winemaker and his family owns a vineyard in the Bridge Pa Triangle of Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.  He produces wines from the family vineyard under his newly formed 'Zaria' label.  He currently works for Beach House Wines in Hawkes Bay.  He has lived, worked and studied throughout New Zealand, California, Czech Republic and Australia.

Patrick Newton is the winemaker for Mudbrick Vineyard on the beautiful Waiheke Island where he lives with his wife and two children.  He was born in Australia and has worked in wineries throughout NZ, Australia, the USA and Europe.

Greg Alinson was born in England and is now a winemaker and Twitter phenom in New Zealand.  He has a diverse background and knowledge of the wine industry both in sales and winemaking