Kim Schofield has never been one of them.

In this episode of Between The Pours, the founder of Dancing Water makes the case for Chardonnay. She talks about the old, low-yielding vines in a single block at Dancing Water, and how her rosé was always part of the plan to fund bringing them back to life.

Along the way, she shares the standards that shaped every bottle, from the friends who have been her quality control for years to the tough calls that cost her wine but protected her name. It’s a conversation about patience, pride and knowing when good isn’t good enough.

In this episode, Kim shares:

• Why it takes years of vineyard, winemaking, barrel and bottle costs before a Chardonnay earns a cent.
• What it meant when wine writer Michael Cooper gave Dancing Water’s Chardonnay five stars and named it among his top Chardonnays.
• Why she chose not to bottle the 2022 vintage, and what “no orphans” really means.
• How one leftover barrel, a ute, a trailer and a road trip saved Dancing Water from running out of Chardonnay.
• What happened when she skipped a $500 bottle on a Sydney wine list and asked the sommelier for something special instead.
• Whether you’re a die-hard Chardonnay fan, a reformed “ABC” drinker, or simply love a story about holding the line on quality, this is an episode you’ll want to pour a glass for.

Between The Pours is New Zealand’s rosé podcast, hosted by Kim Schofield of Dancing Water. New episodes every month.

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Kim Schofield thinks you deserve to know.

In this episode of Between The Pours, the founder of Dancing Water lifts the lid on the wine industry’s dirty little secrets, from what doesn’t have to go on the label to why two bottles can be made in completely different ways.

Along the way, she explains why she refused to bottle wine that was good, but not good enough, and what it really takes to hold a standard when it costs you money.

In this episode, Kim shares:

• What can be added to a wine without declaring it, and why price tells you more than the label does.
• Why she walked away from a whole vintage, and why stock sitting in a shed is just vanity.
• How buying lunch for contract pickers turned into a harvest crew that asks to work at Dancing Water.
• Whether you’ve ever wondered why one wine leaves you feeling rough the next morning, or you want to know what it takes to put quality ahead of volume, this is an episode you’ll want to pour a glass for.

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In this episode of Between The Pours, Kim Schofield tells the story of Georgie, a wine made from a neglected, unpronounceable grape variety that nearly didn't survive its first few vintages, to winning a prestigious award making this wine, one of the top Rosés in the world.

In this episode, Kim shares:

- Why she named the wine after a friend and not the grandfather of NZ wine.

- The "no orphans" rule behind Dancing Water, and why every wine in the range has to earn its place

- How a French rosé pioneer's story from 1961 confirmed a method everyone else was calling overkill for New Zealand.

Whether you want to know how the naming decision was made behind a wine or what it takes to turn an orphan grape into an award winner, this is an episode you'll want to pour a glass for.

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Between The Pours is New Zealand's rosé podcast, hosted by Kim Schofield of Dancing Water. New episodes every month.

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Kim Schofield saw a chance to make something world class.

In the second episode of Between The Pours, the founder of Dancing Water takes us back to the tough 2025 vintage. Standing in the rain under the nets, she realised her Pinot Noir fruit needed another two weeks on the vine that it was never going to get. So she made a bold call: turn it into rosé, and make it one of the best in New Zealand.

Along the way, she shares the chaos, the creativity and the last-minute dramas that went into one very special bottle. From an artwork that caught her eye at the Auckland Art Fair to the swans that gave the wine its story, this conversation is full of lessons for business owners, wine lovers and anyone who enjoys seeing a setback turned into a success.

In this episode, Kim shares:

• How a rain-soaked harvest and one video call with her viticulturist turned “plan B” into an award-winning rosé.
• Why she insisted on special barrels and premium French bottles, even with the clock ticking.
• The story behind the swan label, and the signs that told her she was on the right track.
• What being featured in Decanter meant for a small Waipara winery.
• Why Dancing Water stays out of supermarkets, and how that lets her sell a rosé at $45 that competes with the best of France.
• Whether you’re after practical business insights, want to learn more about rosé, or simply love a good story about turning a setback into something remarkable, this is an episode you’ll want to pour a glass for.

Between The Pours is New Zealand’s rosé podcast, hosted by Kim Schofield of Dancing Water. New episodes every month.

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Kim Schofield proved otherwise.

In the very first episode of Between The Pours, the founder of Dancing Water shares how she turned a distressed vineyard purchase into one of New Zealand’s most respected wine brands. She made bold decisions that broke industry “rules”, paid off sooner than anyone expected, and helped put New Zealand rosé on the map.

Along the way, she reveals the wins, the mistakes and the moments that almost didn’t make it. From relying on another local winery just to have enough wine to bottle, to building a business around customer loyalty rather than one-off sales, this conversation is packed with lessons for business owners, wine lovers and anyone who enjoys hearing how great brands are really built.

In this episode, Kim shares:

• Why she priced her rosé at $25 instead of $35–40, and why it was one of her smartest decisions.
• The business model that flies in the face of an industry where 75% of online wine purchases are one-offs.
• Why breaking what’s considered retail’s biggest rule for selling wine actually worked in her favour.
• How Dancing Water ignored the “vineyards take 10 years to break even” mindset and reached profitability years earlier than expected.
• Whether you’re looking for practical business insights, want to learn more about wine, or simply enjoy hearing honest stories from people who’ve built something remarkable, this is an episode you’ll want to pour a glass for.

Between The Pours is New Zealand’s rosé podcast, hosted by Kim Schofield of Dancing Water. New episodes every month.

📲 Subscribe: youtube.com/@betweenthepours

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🌐 Dancing Water: dww.co.nz

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