Jules van Costello

Guest writer

Jules van Costello is a wine professional, educator and writer based in Taranaki, and the author of Beyond the Vines - The Changing Landscape of Wine in Aotearoa New Zealand, available in good book stores now. He's wine director of Cult Wine and Te Aro Wine and is a partner in four Wellington restaurants; Hillside Kitchen, Daisy, The Ramen Shop and Bōl.

Pinot gris picking in process for Known Unknown, and freshly picked gamay (Photos: Supplied)

A vintage story (with an unexpected twist)

It's the busiest time of year in the wine biz, and it never goes quite to plan (even without a serious car crash thrown in the mix).

By Jules van Costello | 26th March, 2021

Image: Tina Tiller

Sorry, winosaurs: your reign is crumbling

For years, the traditional wine establishment has been able to decree what's good and what isn't. Some of them can't accept that that's changing.

By Jules van Costello | 10th December, 2020

Photo: Getty Images

When the savvy bubble bursts: Ending NZ’s love affair with sauvignon blanc

Of every dozen bottles of wine NZ exports, 10 are sauvignon blanc. That's a problem.

By Jules van Costello | 26th November, 2020