A key figure in Central Otago's viticulture scene, Nina Downer has taken out the 2024 Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year award for the third time.
Downer opens up about her remarkable journey from a novice to a three-time winner reflecting on her early days at Lincoln University and her multifaceted role in the vineyard.
She discusses the excitement and challenges of the Young Viticulturist competition and talks about her future endeavours.
Listen to the full chat between Nina Downer and Dominic George above.
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