Who Runs The World, Girls!

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Who Runs The World, Girls!

Jannine was hooked on winemaking after her first harvest in the Hawke’s Bay in 2003 and has worked everywhere from the Willamette Valley and Napa in the US, and the Breede River Valley and Hermanus in South Africa, to the revered winemaking regions of Champagne, Burgundy and Beaujolais in France. Now in the Wairarapa, where she has been winemaker at Urlar for nearly two years, Jannine loves the humble and supportive community and how Wellington, the coolest little capital city, is just over the hill.

Urlar is certified organic and biodynamic and Jannine enjoys knowing she’s growing grapes from living soil, “I believe that organic and biodynamic wines are wines with intention and have a vitality to them that I find very wholesome and satisfying.”

Jannine’s own brand, Huntress was released in Spring 2018 and instantly became a favourite of wine enthusiasts, local and beyond. The name is a representation of her passions. An avid hunter and gatherer, Jannine loves “going bush” and solidifying her connection to the land, animals, bird life, rivers and ocean – the great outdoors of Aotearoa.

Huntress Pinot Noir 2017, Martinborough

This is Jannine’s favourite variety to work with and it truly shows in this wine. Hand picked fruit from vines on the Martinborough Terrace, using 20% whole bunch and aged in old oak barrels. A pretty pale ruby colour, this wine is packed with red cherry, raspberry, plum and spice finishing with fine tannins. Delicate, fresh and lively this is the perfect summer Pinot Noir.