Behind every great glass or dish,
there's always a story.

Behind The Glass
Prophet’s Rock // EP. 11

Behind every bottle is a thousand decisions.

This time, Paul Pujol takes us behind the scenes at Prophet’s Rock, sharing the journey that brought him here and the partnership with François Millet that continues to influence some of New Zealand’s most celebrated wines.

Together, they discuss a philosophy that goes beyond chasing the perfect vintage. For François, the vintage should never overshadow the vineyard. The truest wines are those that let their terroir do the talking.

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Felton Road Winery // EP. 10

For this edition of Behind the Glass, we visited Felton Road and spoke with James, their Technical Manager, about a philosophy that runs far deeper than winemaking.

It’s a belief that if you care for your people, they’ll care for the land, the vines and, ultimately, the wine. From thoughtful systems to a culture built on respect, every decision is made to help their team do their best work and enjoy doing it.

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Wild Irishman // EP. 09

For this edition of Behind the Glass, we visited Wild Irishman and sat down with Brian, whose journey has included working alongside Alan Brady, one of the pioneers of Central Otago winemaking.

We spoke about the importance of the vineyard, where every decision, from pruning to nurturing the vines, lays the foundation for what’s to come. Then there’s the barrel, where the quiet magic happens out of sight, transforming great fruit into great wine.

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Folding Hill Wines // EP. 08

This week on Behind the Glass, we visit Folding Hill with Nikki & Matthew.

A truly family-run vineyard in Bendigo, where home and winery are one and the same. Every bottle is the result of countless hands-on decisions, because almost everything is done by the family themselves.

Matthew shares how his experience through the Central Otago Burgundy Exchange gave him the confidence to take a deeper role in both the vineyard and winery, helping shape the next chapter of Folding Hill.

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Moko Hills Vineyard // EP. 07

There’s something unmistakable about Bendigo in the glass.

In this episode of Behind the Glass, Donald from Moko Hills takes us beneath the surface, exploring the soils, rugged landscape and unique conditions that shape every bottle. It’s a conversation about place, patience, and why understanding the vineyard is just as important as understanding the wine.

The more you learn about the land, the more the wine starts to make sense. Every vintage tells the story of where it came from, long before it reaches the glass.

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Coal Pit Vineyard & Winery // EP. 06

Behind the Glass with Anika from Coal Pit.

One of the best parts of this series is hearing directly from the people behind the wines we pour.

The small decisions. The vintage shifts. The patience it takes to let a wine become what it’s meant to be.

Anika speaks about winemaking with the kind of calm confidence that comes from understanding both the vineyard and the wine itself by knowing when to guide it, and when to simply let it speak.

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Valli Wines // EP. 05

We were lucky enough to visit Valli during harvest, right in the middle of the energy, movement, and intensity that shapes every bottle long before it reaches the table.

Walking the winery with Jen Parr, hearing her talk about site, seasonality and the decisions made in real time, was a reminder of just how much care sits behind great wine.

It’s one thing to pour a wine you love. It’s another to stand where it’s made and hear the story directly from the person shaping it.

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Lowburn Estate Pyramid Valley Wines // EP. 04

Behind the glass with Nick Paulin.

Vineyard gardener Nick Paulin takes us into the rows to talk about one of the most important foundations of great wine, soil health.

Healthy soil means stronger vines, balanced growth, and fruit that truly reflects the land it comes from. From nurturing biodiversity to building resilience season after season, it all starts beneath our feet.

Behind The Plate
Black Lab Coffee // EP. 03

In this episode, we sat down with Pol from Black Lab Coffee, the person behind every cup we serve. From sourcing exceptional beans to roasting, dialling in the perfect extraction and constantly refining the process, there’s far more that goes into great coffee than most people ever see.

It’s easy to think of coffee as the final touch to a meal, but when it’s done well, it deserves just as much attention as everything that came before it. Every decision, from origin to roast profile to the way it’s brewed, has an impact on what ends up in your cup.

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Remarkable Fungi // EP. 02

Behind the Plate, there’s always more than what you see.

Some of the most memorable ingredients begin long before they reach the kitchen.

In this episode, we visit Remarkable Fungi to learn about the care, precision and patience that goes into growing exceptional mushrooms. Every step is intentional, creating an ingredient with incredible flavour, texture and character before our chefs even begin working with it.

The kind of ingredient that doesn’t need much… just respect.

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Gibbston Microgreens // EP. 01

Welcome to Behind the Plate. Where we show you what goes into it, before it ever hits the pass.

Behind the plate, there’s a story.

Forest Farm. Chris at Gibbston Microgreens. A small piece of a much bigger ecosystem we’re proud to be part of.

This is what supporting local really looks like.

Good people. Done properly.