John Belsham - Foxes Island Wine
John Belsham, founder of Foxes Island Wines, is a pioneer of New Zealand winemaking with a career spanning more than four decades. Having established one of Marlborough’s early independent wineries, he has helped shape the country’s modern wine identity through both his own wines and extensive consulting work with producers in New Zealand and abroad. John shares insights from his journey in the industry, reflections on craftsmanship and longevity, and what continues to inspire his pursuit of quality and authenticity in wine.
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Great winemaking is not for the impatient nor the faint of heart; it requires consideration, a careful hand in its making, and unwavering commitment to the care of the land, the health of the vines, and the quality of the wine.
At Foxes Island, we believe excellence comes with preparation, tenacity, and patience, and a truly great wine deserves time, a precious, finite commodity we cannot manipulate but must respect, endure, and appreciate.
Foxes Island offers the most extensive collection of cellar-aged, single vineyard wines on release in New Zealand. We craft our wines as gently as possible and as nature intended; with science, innovation, and time, we will continue to do so.
We believe wine is to be shared, to bring people together, foster community, and celebrate inclusivity and diversity.
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