Episode 2. Hugh Crichton, Vidal Estate Wines

Matthew Clark Interviews

Welcome to this Matthew Clark Interviews podcast, where we sit down with the industries key figures. In this episode, it's Hugh Crichton, Winemaker of Vidal Estate Wines from the Hawkes Bay region of New Zealand. Hugh Crichton became the Vidal Estate winemaker in 2006, having worked with the Vidal Estate winemaking team in various capacities since 2004. Prior to joining Vidal Estate, Hugh had established a solid winemaking career both in New Zealand and overseas, working vintages at Chateau Soutard Grande Cru Classe in Saint Emilion France, Chard Farm in Central Otago, Donnafugata in Italy and several at Millton Vineyards in Gisborne where his inspiration for environmentally conscious and organic winemaking and viticulture was fostered. We chat to Hugh about New Zealand wine, the background and philosophy to the Vidal Estate and the limited availability legacy range.