Wine evolution at Boneline
Paul Goodege thinks a lot about evolution, from the change in wines and vines at Boneline, to the ancient geology beneath them.
How Long Have You Worked In Waipara?
13 months
What Brought You To Waipara?
Staying close to my roots and investigating what it has to offer.
Where Have You Travelled In Wine To Get Here?
It all started after seeing a flyer about viticulture and oenology at a Lincoln University open day. So I did my first vintage in Marlborough straight after high school which gave me a good introduction to the industry, and loved it. After that I studied Viticulture and Oenology at Lincoln University, and a couple more vintages in Marlborough, a little bit of travel in France and Napa Valley. Then thought it was time to see how the vineyard side of things work. To give me a good feel for the industry as a whole.
What Do You Enjoy Most About Your Job?
Watching good management techniques develop and improve grape production, watching the vines change from season to season, every day brings new challenges and working outdoors with an awesome team.
What Do You Enjoy Most About Waipara?
Great wineries, people and produce. There is always something happening in
Waipara.
When You’re Not Making Wine Or Growing Grapes?
Holidaying and eating freshly caught blue cod with the family at the bach in Kahikatea, Marlborough Sounds.
It Sucks When….
The weather doesn’t do what you would like it to do. Mainly frost events or rain during harvest.
Your Favourite Wine?
Waipara Hills Equinox Home Block Chardonnay which is pretty hard to get your hands on at present.
Which Wine Region Excites You Most Right Now?
Waipara would have to be the one at present due to the ever increasing overseas interest in the region’s wines. However Central Otago never ceases to amaze me for the quality of Pinot Noir they produce.
Future Aspirations?
Owning my own vineyard and winery.
