Phone: 021 229 8157
Meet Mike
Providing an independent and tailored approach to:
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Private growers
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Vineyard owners
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Grape and wine focused businesses
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Wine companies and corporates
Mike Insley established Grapesense NZ in 2020, drawing on his more than 30 years of experience gained in corporate Vineyard Management, Technical Viticulture and wine company operations roles.
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Primarily involved in vineyards and viticulture, Mike’s previous roles as National Viticulture Manager (Pernod Ricard NZ), Vice President - Vineyard Operations & Grower Relations (Beam Wine Estates & Allied Domecq Wines USA, California) and Technical Manager for Helan Mountain Wines (China), along with technical support roles for Seagrams Nine Hills / Indiosa Wines (India) and the wider Pernod Ricard wine group have given him a global perspective and insight into growing great grapes for wines at all price points. His roles in China and further as Chief Operating Officer for Yealands Wine Group in Marlborough saw him continue to develop his knowledge and experience across winemaking and winery management.
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Mike’s unique career has seen him involved in nearly every area of Viticulture and wine production, from site assessment, acquisition, development, staffing and operational management, wine business strategic planning & supply and operational planning to vineyard and wine business divestment.
What I Specialise In
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Property reports and advice for vineyard acquisitions
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Site assessment and development / redevelopment plans
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Sustainability and environmental plans and advice
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Vineyard Development Project Management​
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​Vineyard Management advisory and consulting
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Operational planning from pruning through to post-harvest, understanding winemaking objectives and optimising quality through a whole-of-season approach
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Pest, Disease and nutritional advice
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Staff mentoring and coaching​
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Grape supply contract advice and support
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Harvest management and support
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Vineyard performance reporting for investors & stakeholders
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Financial support - budgeting and budget review for both vineyard operational and development expenditure
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Supply and operational planning - matching grape supply to winery / sales requirements
Mike's unique career has seen him involved in nearly every area of viticulture and wine production