Full Name
Zach Everett
Company
Magnetic Hill Winery
Speaker Bio
Zach Everett is a visionary winemaker, entrepreneur, farmer, and spirited advocate of food tourism. He embarked on a journey to create game-changing wines from local fruit while exploring the uncharted territories of New Brunswick's winemaking potential. His love for travel, languages, and all things fermented fuels his boundless passion for winemaking and culinary experiences.
In his early 20s, Zach's life took a serendipitous turn while traveling through Germany. There, he encountered a vineyard owner during harvest season and was invited to pick grapes from 100-year-old vines overlooking a 1000-year-old village. Bonding with strangers over food and wine after a hard day's work, this experience ignited a lifelong passion. It motivated Zach to craft exceptional wines from locally sourced fruit and venture into grape cultivation in underdeveloped regions.
Fueled by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Zach's passion for winemaking led him on a shoestring budget journey to immerse himself in the world of viticulture. Traveling across 16 countries, he visited over 550 wineries, learning from seasoned experts and understanding the delicate balance between tradition and innovation in crafting remarkable wines. Each encounter enriched his ability to harness the full potential of every fruit and grape variety.
What began as a fun experiment quickly evolved into a passionate mission: inspiring a new wine region along New Brunswick's Northumberland coast. Zach promotes the region's unique terroir and captivating stories, showcasing stunning beaches, delectable seafood, and exceptional wines. He is determined to establish this region as a prominent player in the Canadian and Global winemaking landscape.
When not overseeing day-to-day winery operations or globe-trotting to industry events, Zach can be found warmly welcoming and engaging with guests at the winery accompanied by his two gorgeous Australian shepherds. Beyond the world of wine, he enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, foraging for chanterelles in the wilderness, and seeking new challenges, such as scuba diving for scallops and learning to kite surf.
In his early 20s, Zach's life took a serendipitous turn while traveling through Germany. There, he encountered a vineyard owner during harvest season and was invited to pick grapes from 100-year-old vines overlooking a 1000-year-old village. Bonding with strangers over food and wine after a hard day's work, this experience ignited a lifelong passion. It motivated Zach to craft exceptional wines from locally sourced fruit and venture into grape cultivation in underdeveloped regions.
Fueled by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Zach's passion for winemaking led him on a shoestring budget journey to immerse himself in the world of viticulture. Traveling across 16 countries, he visited over 550 wineries, learning from seasoned experts and understanding the delicate balance between tradition and innovation in crafting remarkable wines. Each encounter enriched his ability to harness the full potential of every fruit and grape variety.
What began as a fun experiment quickly evolved into a passionate mission: inspiring a new wine region along New Brunswick's Northumberland coast. Zach promotes the region's unique terroir and captivating stories, showcasing stunning beaches, delectable seafood, and exceptional wines. He is determined to establish this region as a prominent player in the Canadian and Global winemaking landscape.
When not overseeing day-to-day winery operations or globe-trotting to industry events, Zach can be found warmly welcoming and engaging with guests at the winery accompanied by his two gorgeous Australian shepherds. Beyond the world of wine, he enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, foraging for chanterelles in the wilderness, and seeking new challenges, such as scuba diving for scallops and learning to kite surf.
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