HANCOCK AND SONS

John Hancock and eldest son Willy are both winemakers, one approaching the twilight of his career and the other just setting out on his vinous journey. Younger son Michael is in the early stages of a career in business... John has just completed his 48th harvest, largely in New Zealand, but with experience in the Rhone Valley, Burgundy and Australia. Willy has just completed harvest number 4 over New Zealand, California and France - Bordeaux and Sancerre... John was keen to get back to hands-on winemaking after moving more into a brand ambassadorial role in recent years. Having been involved with the establishment of Morton Estate and Trinity Hill, he was keen to develop a legacy for his sons, where they could put into practice what they have learned.