After a decade of swirling, sipping, and celebrating New Zealand’s finest wines, this year’s Winetopia was a true evolution of the experience our attendees have come to adore.

The Winetopia team have been hard at work pulling together the winery line-up. Here's your first look into who's coming along!

Esses Wine Company is owned and operated by Aaron and Mel Skinner. We chatted to owner Mel to find out a little bit more of life in Kaikōura