You ask the questions: Brent Marris, The Ned
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Posted January 12th, 2010 by Matt Kane
Thanks to the wonderful feedback on Ben Glaetzer’s recent appearance on the Curious Blog, we’ve managed to attract yet another world-class winemaker, this time from New Zealand, and again, we need your help to ask the questions!
So what do you want to know about one of New Zealand’s most respected winemakers? Whether it’s about the business, the market, the vineyards, the winemaking process, we want to hear from you. The top 5 questions will be used. We’ll also be asking on Twitter and our Facebook page. Feel free to leave a comment below, or email me at matt@curiouswines.ie
Marlborough born and raised, it is not surprising that Brent Marris has devoted his life to viticulture. Brent became the region’s first born and raised qualified winemaker, graduating from Roseworthy Agricultural College (South Australia) in 1983, with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Oenology (winemaking).
With more than twenty years grape growing, winemaking and marketing experience, his history of crafting wines for the world are testament to his skill and passion. Brent is one of New Zealand’s most respected winemakers and has been at the forefront of New Zealand’s viticultural development. His outstanding ability to blend varietals in a manner that best represents regional style and character is renowned.
Brent’s passion for wine spills over into his busy family life – he and his wife Rosemary are encouraging their four daughters – who are developing a keen nose and are working on their palates.
January 12th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Frank O’Brien, Robert Francis Wine (via Twitter) What does he think is the future for NZ Sauvignon Blanc? Slight oak usage? And what of all of this over production?
January 12th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Maurice, Karwig Wines (via Twitter) Is it true that a certain Bandon man is going to grace the label of the new vintage in recognition of his purchase history
January 12th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Apart from Sauvignon Blanc, which grapes excite you to work with? Are you experimenting with any new varietals at the Ned?
January 13th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Paul Kiernan, Grapes of Sloth (via Twitter) Does Botrytis arise naturally in your ‘Noble Sauvignon’ vineyards or do you encourage it somehow?
January 14th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
What is the highlight of making your own wine? What part of the process do you most enjoy? Any chance of there being The Ned Riesling in the future?
January 15th, 2010 at 10:06 am
I see you have a degree in winemaking and are keen on producing wines with particular style and character.
With that in mind, for you, is winemaking an art or science, or even a business? Do you find a conflict between all these goals?
January 15th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Is NZ sauvignon blanc’s strength – consistency of flavour and quality also weakness – could it be the new Chardonnay – in terms of consumer backlash?
February 8th, 2010 at 11:22 am
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