Rod McDonald
New ZealandwinemakerMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Rod McDonald is the head winemaker at Te Awanga Estate in Hawke's Bay, who has decided to pivot his business model to focus on producing wines from leased vineyards for export, reflecting the tough domestic market conditions.
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Rod McDonald is known for his RM Syrah, a rarity made in small volumes.
Auckland wine collector John Bergin’s 1500-bottle cellar sells for $100,000The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-20
New Zealand· 2026-06-20
Rod McDonald, the company head and winemaker at Te Awanga Estate, plans to produce his wines from leased vineyards and sell them overseas.
Last orders? The crisis in New Zealand’s wine industryThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-17
New Zealand· 2025-02-17
