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Craggy Range: the Aussie winemaker at a New Zealand icon

Rebecca Gibb MW meets Julian Grounds, the punk-rocking, surf-loving 32-year old who was headhunted for the role of chief winemaker at this eminent Hawke’s Bay estate...

Julian Grounds could be describing himself when he discusses his hopes for the future direction of Craggy Range’s wines: ‘A lot of personality and not as much polish.’


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