Matt Connell was born in Taranaki and grew up in Christchurch, eventually making his way north to where working at iconic Auckland microbrewery Galbraiths inspired him to complete a post-grad degree in Oenology and Viticulture in 2001. Winemaking took Matt…
Waipara? Somewhere near north Canterbury isn’t it? Yes it is, and if you want to get into some fantastic wines, you should know more about it. Sitting up straight? Corkscrew in hand? Glass at the ready? Thirsty? Okay, relax. I am your guide. I tend to think…
A Central Otago high-flyer, Rockburn has done very well, with their pinot noir picking up numerous awards. Winery owner is Dunedin cardiothoracic surgeon Richard Bunton. The winemaker is former microbiologist Malcolm Rees-Francis who spent four years at Felton Road Wines…