The Brajkovich family emigrated to New Zealand from Croatia in the 1930s, bringing with them some experience growing grapes for wine production. After purchasing property just outside of Auckland in the 1940s, the family tended the vineyard for decades until officially launching the Kumeu River brand in 1986. The winemaker is the eldest son Michael, who has not only taken their wines to a world-class level, but also became New Zealand's first Master of Wine in 1989! Michael was my guest on this episode of The Vincast, sharing his family's and his own stories.
Sue Dyson and Roger McShane from Living Wines
Lance Redgwell from Cambridge Road Vineyard
Ben Haines from Mount Langi Ghiran
Simon Killeen from Simâo & Co.
Neill Robb from Sally's Paddock
Jane Faulkner
Iain Riggs from Brokenwood Wines
Jules Van Costello from Cult Wine
Judy Chan from Grace Vineyard
Walter Speller
Amanda Barnes from Around The World In 80 Harvests
Viv Thomson from Best's Wines
Max Allen
Alex Byrne from Byrne Wines & Noisy Ritual
Gilles Lapalus from Maidenii
Daniel Fischl from Linnaea Vineyards
Jamie Goode
David Chatfield from Out Of Step Wine Co.
Nathan Reeves from Out Of Step Wine Co.
David LeMire MW from Shaw + Smith & La Linea
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