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.
Kathy Lane from Fireworks PR
Dr. Damien Wilson, Professor Of Wine Marketing
Nathan Earl from Plonk
Randall Pollard from Heart & Soil
Lucia Barzanò from Il Mosnel
Johannes Hasselbach from Weingut Gunderloch
Bill Downie from William Downie Wines & 1000 Candles
Tom Barry from Jim Barry Wines & Clos Clare
Alder Yarrow from Vinography
Brad Hickey from Brash Higgins Wines
Jacopo Cossater
Peter Scudamore-Smith MW
Anthony D'Anna from Boccaccio Cellars And Mondo Imports
Christina Pickard
Dave Brookes AKA Vinofreakism
Owen Latta from Eastern Peake
Giorgio De Maria
Adam Foster of Syrahmi And Foster e Rocco
Ed Merrison aka The Bonnezeaux Gonzo
Andrew Marks aka The Wanderer and Melbourne Gin Company
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