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The Chardonnay crusade; are we seeing a resurgence? - Jeremy McKenzie

Oct 26, 2026 · 27 min · 13 segments

Dom talks with Isabel Estate Chief Winemaker Jeremy McKenzie about his quest to lift the profile of NZ Chardonnay, the rise in popularity of the variety and mentoring the next generation of NZ…

Dom talks with Isabel Estate Chief Winemaker Jeremy McKenzie about his quest to lift the profile of NZ Chardonnay, the rise in popularity of the variety and mentoring the next generation of NZ winemaking talent. *Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.*

Dom talks with Isabel Estate Chief Winemaker Jeremy McKenzie about his quest to lift the profile of NZ Chardonnay, the rise in popularity of the variety and mentoring the next generation of NZ…

Speakers: Jeremy McKenzieGuestDominic GeorgeHost

Top entities: Chardonnay×27 Marlborough District×19 Sauvignon blanc×24 Pinot noir×11 Organic wine

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99%27 mentions
Marlborough DistrictAdministrative AreaRegion in New Zealand
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LinkedInSoftware ApplicationSocial networking service
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Marlborough wine regionPlace
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23%1 mention
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WānakaCityTown in the South Island, New Zealand
18%1 mention
MontrealCityCity in Québec, Canada
15%1 mention
BelgiumCountryCountry in Europe
12%1 mention
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9%1 mention
Cloudy Bay VineyardsEntityWinery in Rapaura, New Zealand
7%1 mention
Jancis RobinsonPersonBritish wine critic and journalist
3%1 mention
United KingdomCountryCountry in Europe
3%1 mention

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Food and Beverage MarketingBusiness > Marketing
Sustainable ViticultureAgriculture > Viticulture
Alcoholic BeveragesFood > Beverages
New Zealand ChardonnayFood > Beverages > Alcoholic Beverages > Wine
Marlborough wine regionGeography > Oceania > New Zealand > Marlborough
Organic Vineyard FarmingAgriculture > Viticulture > Sustainable Viticulture
Wine Export MarketingBusiness > Marketing > Food and Beverage Marketing
New Zealand wine supply and demandEconomics > Agricultural Economics > Wine Industry Economics
BeveragesFood
MarlboroughGeography > Oceania > New Zealand
Wine Industry EconomicsEconomics > Agricultural Economics
New ZealandGeography > Oceania
ViticultureAgriculture
WineFood > Beverages > Alcoholic Beverages
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OceaniaGeography
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