Consulting

With over a decade in the wine industry, Ben offers consulting for wineries, growers and industry professionals. His work combines hands-on winemaking experience with a growing connection to whenua, whakapapa, language and place, exploring the relationship between te ao Māori and wine.

Winemaking Consulting

Ben offers practical support across the winemaking process, from vineyard to cellar. This can include vintage and cellar support, winemaking projects, troubleshooting, wine evaluation and process development. He is available for short-term projects, seasonal work and ongoing consulting, working alongside producers to bring an experienced and considered perspective to their wines and practices.

Te Reo Māori Language Consulting

Ben offers te reo Māori language guidance to wine industry professionals and producers looking to engage with te reo in a meaningful and respectful way. This can include guidance around wine names, written language, pronunciation and creative projects, as well as workshops, talks and collaborative projects exploring te ao Māori and its relationship to wine, whenua and place.

For consulting enquiries:

tehuringa.waina@gmail.com