Nick Goldschmidt of Echo Bay

Born and educated in New Zealand, Nick Goldschmidt is a renowned viticulture veteran with an unparalleled level of esteem and winemaking experience. He began his career in 1982 with a research position at the New Zealand Lincoln University where he graduated with Distinction in Horticulture. Nick went on to specialize in viticulture studies at Wagga Wagga, and Oenology at Adelaide University in South Australia. He has spent his career working with global fruit from vineyards in Argentina, New Zealand, Spain, as well as the United States. Nick has held titles including Vice President and Chief Winemaker at prestigious properties such as Simi Winery, Allied Domecq Wines USA, and Beam Estates wine portfolio. More than 100 of his wines have received 90+ points from top scoring wine publications, and at least 20 of his wines have been included in the Wine Spectator top 100 Wines of the Year.

Nick brings his winemaking expertise to Echo Bay, where he focuses on highlighting lush tropical fruit flavors that help to round out the acidity found in this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Echo Bay is a carefully crafted Sauvignon Blanc that is a pure expression of Marlborough, New Zealand.