Behind the glass
FELTON ROAD WINERYEvery bottle tells the story of a vineyard.
But behind every vineyard are the people.
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.
Because great wine isn’t only shaped by soil, climate or time.
It’s shaped by the people who dedicate themselves to it every single day.
Sometimes, that’s the most important ingredient in the glass.
WILD IRISHMAN WINESBehind every great wine is work you can see and work you can’t 🍷
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.
The barrel may hold the mystery, but the vineyard holds the promise.
It’s a beautiful reminder that every bottle begins long before it’s poured.
FOLDING HILL WINE CO.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.
It’s a story of hard work, humility, and a genuine connection to place. The kind of wine story we love sharing.
Proud to pour Folding Hill at Toast & Oak 🍷
FELTON ROAD WINERYEvery bottle tells the story of a vineyard.
But behind every vineyard are the people.
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.
Because great wine isn’t only shaped by soil, climate or time.
It’s shaped by the people who dedicate themselves to it every single day.
Sometimes, that’s the most important ingredient in the glass.
WILD IRISHMAN WINESBehind every great wine is work you can see and work you can’t 🍷
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.
The barrel may hold the mystery, but the vineyard holds the promise.
It’s a beautiful reminder that every bottle begins long before it’s poured.
FOLDING HILL WINE CO.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.
It’s a story of hard work, humility, and a genuine connection to place. The kind of wine story we love sharing.
Proud to pour Folding Hill at Toast & Oak 🍷