A passion for growing grapes started some seven years ago for Andre, working part-time on Waiheke's vineyards. This was followed up by two years in the Hawkes Bay, studying a degree in Viticulture."My approach to the Isola Vineyard is to get the vines in optimum health,

so that they resist disease, is balanced and produces fantastic fruit in the most holistic way possible", says Andre. Now back on the island, Andre is working full time to produce the best fruit that Waiheke can offer.