Thirsty Work

Yvonne Lorkin meets people behind New Zealand's wine and beverage industry, travelling across the country to hear people's stories.

Host Yvonne Lorkin travels to central Otago's Cromwell Basin to meet Richard Emerson, a pioneer of New Zealand craft brewing; then she learns the history behind Pinot Noir at Greylands Ridge.

Yvonne heads to Awatere Valley where she learns the story of three sisters who successfully run the Blind River Winery.

Host Yvonne Lorkin visits the historic Vidal Estate, New Zealand's first winery restaurant; she also meets Sir George Fistonich at his family winery, Villa Maria Estate; lastly, she visits a boutique wine producer named Esk Valley Estate.

Host Yvonne Lorkin takes a trip to the Wairau River to visit Dr. John Forrest and see his vineyards; she visits the Mount Cider Cidery then meets the first lady of New Zealand wine, Jane Hunter.

The family running Sileni Estate hopes to give people a complete wine experience. Later Yvonne catches up with Kim Willoughby.