NZ Wine Podcast - New Zealand Wine Stories

John Belsham, founder of Foxes Island Wines, is a pioneer of New Zealand winemaking with a career spanning more than four decades. Having established one of Marlborough’s early independent wineries, he has helped shape the country’s modern wine identity through both his own wines and extensive consulting work with producers in New Zealand and abroad. John shares insights from his journey in the industry, reflections on craftsmanship and longevity, and what continues to inspire his pursuit of quality and authenticity in wine.www.foxes-island.co.nzwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastThis episode is brought to you with thanks to www.bizebu.com - Let's get your business started!Music track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music

Jenna Sisson, owner of The Hour Glass wine bar in New Plymouth, was recently named among the Top 100 Sommeliers New Zealand. Her welcoming venue celebrates great wine, good company, and genuine connection. From wine enthusiast to bar owner, Jenna’s journey has taken her to hundreds of vineyards across New Zealand, experiences that have shaped her approach to creating a thoughtful and diverse wine list.She shares the inspiration behind The Hour Glass, the stories that make wine personal, and what​ how she loves introducing customers to new experiences​.www.hourglass.co.nzwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastThis episode is brought to you with thanks to www.bizebu.com - Let's get your business started!Music track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music

Our 100th episode is perfectly timed to be about the launch of the Top 100 Sommeliers New Zealand list!Cameron Douglas MS and Angeline Bayly, founder of Sommelier Edit, join the podcast to discuss the initiative, sharing insights into its creation, the people it celebrates, and what it means for the future of wine service in Aotearoa.www.sommelieredit.com/nz/top-100-sommeliers/results-2025/www.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastThis episode is brought to you with thanks to www.bizebu.com - Let's get your business started!Music track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music

Wilco Lam, winemaker at Oraterra, has spent most of his career in Martinborough, including many years at the renowned Dry River. He shares his journey in wine, the vision behind Oraterra, and how his deep connection to Martinborough has shaped his approach to crafting expressive, site-driven wines.www.oraterra.nzwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastThis episode is brought to you with thanks to www.bizebu.com - Let's get your business started!Music track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music

We sit down with Paul Dunleavy of Te Motu and Dunleavy Wines on Waiheke Island. Recorded on site in October 2024, Paul reflects on his role as one of the true pioneers of Waiheke winemaking and shares stories of his early encounters with some of the most influential figures in the global wine world. From the early days to its reputation today, Paul offers a rare first-hand perspective on the shaping of New Zealand’s fine wine identity.www.temotu.co.nzwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastwww.nzwinepodcast.comThis episode is brought to you with thanks to www.bizebu.com - Let's get your business started!Music track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was’ – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music