Isabel Estate Winemaker
Award-winning winemaker, Jeremy McKenzie is a seasoned Marlborough expert who focuses on crafting wine that reflects the terroir at Isabel Estate. Growing up on a farm in the North Canterbury sub region, Jeremy is a real Kiwi hunter-gatherer, action man and passionate foodie – as an aside he was also awarded a Royal Humane Society of New Zealand medal for Bravery in 2014
After completing his studies, a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, a Post Graduate Diploma in both Forensic Science, Viticulture and Oenology, Jeremy’s knowledge and passion took him to industry roles in France, Australia, Canada and the USA where he gained extensive winemaking experience at some of the leading wineries in the world.
Jeremy has brought his passion to craft exceptional quality wines along with his wealth of international knowledge, home to Marlborough to continue his pursuit of winemaking perfection at Isabel Estate. In addition, Jeremy has two small vineyards in the Omaka and Brancott Valley’s focusing on Pinot noir where he resides.
