NZ Wine Podcast
By Boris Lamont and Podcasts NZ
Royce McKean – Tiki Wine
Royce McKean of Tiki Wine in North Canterbury’s Waipara chats with us about buying an 800-acre sheep farm (plus a neighbouring 100 acres) in 2004, planting vines in 2005-06, and starting as a contract grower before releasing Tiki’s first wine – a 2009 single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc – then expanding into Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir plus others.
Royce describes relying on experienced viticulture support including Dr Dave Jordan, the challenge of launching a new brand during the post-2008 oversupply, and the origin of Tiki, Maui, Waiata and Koro brand names.
He shares highlights including making wines for his parents, and announces Tiki’s approval for regenerative certification by A Greener World, while discussing wider regenerative goals via the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation. He closes by sharing why he’d choose Woody Harrelson as his dream wine companion.
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Koparepare Wines – Samantha White & Josh Barclay
Kōparepare is produced and bottled by Whitehaven, and for every bottle sold a donation is made to LegaSea, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s marine environment.
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Tim Bourne – Escarpment Winery
Tim Bourne is the Senior Winemaker at Escarpment Winery in Martinborough. From his first vintage in Marlborough to short stints in Central Otago and Waipara, along with a vintage in Western Australia, this led Tim to eventually taking up the opportunity to work with Larry McKenna.
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Larry McKenna – Escarpment Winery
Widely regarded as the Prince of Pinot Noir in New Zealand, Larry has been in the wine industry for over 40 years which includes founding Escarpment Winery in Martinborough.