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Episode 1 - Jeremy McKenzie: Multisport athlete, winemaker & dad

In this lively episode of the Marlborough Podcast, host Kurt Lindsay sits down with Jeremy McKenzie, chief winemaker at Isabel Estate and a multisport icon of the region. Kicking off with adrenaline-fueled tales, Jeremy relives his dominance in the Marlborough Multisport Series—racking up wins in duathlons, quadrathons, and triathlons with lightning-fast runs through Whites Bay and relentless bike-kayak combos. A North Canterbury farm boy at heart, he shares his Coast to Coast triumphs and a gripping 2014 river rescue with Marlborough College’s head boy, revealing the raw endurance that powers his off-season training. Shifting to the vines, Jeremy opens up about crafting world-class wines at Isabel Estate in the Wairau Valley. Armed with a Biochemistry degree and global experience in France, Australia, and the USA, he champions single-vineyard, terroir-driven expressions from old vines planted in the 1980s—think vibrant Sauvignon Blanc, textured Pinot Gris, and elegant Pinot Noir grown on gravel-clay soils. With a large portion of the estate now certified organic, he lets Marlborough’s sunny, maritime climate do the talking through minimal-intervention winemaking. Kurt and Jeremy wrap with a love letter to Marlborough itself: its sauvignon blanc revolution, sustainable viticulture strides, breathtaking Sounds adventures, and the tight-knit community that’s made it a global wine leader. From trail grit to cellar finesse, this episode proves one man’s multisport hustle runs parallel to the resilience in every Marlborough bottle. Hosted by Kurt Lindsay | Runtime: ~55 minutes | Grab a glass and hit play—perfect for runners, wine lovers, and proud locals alike.