Under the Vines explained
| Genre: | comedy drama |
| Creator: | Erin White |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 12 |
| Runtime: | 60 minutes |
| Cinematography: | David Paul NZCS[1] |
| Network: | Acorn TV |
Under the Vines is a New Zealand comedy drama television series created by Erin White[2] filmed in Central Otago.[3] Produced by Acorn TV, the show has run two seasons with a third season in development as of October 2023.[4]
Plot
Two step-cousins — Australian socialite Daisy Munroe and UK lawyer Louis Oakley — inherit a declining New Zealand vineyard, Oakley Wines, in the fictional Peak View[5] wine district located in the real wine district of Central Otago.[6] The joint heirs have no experience with wine-making or New Zealand rural culture, and each is having financial, social, and existential crises. They become interested in the winery's future but frequently don't see eye-to-eye. Furthermore, a neighbouring vineyard wants to buy Oakley Wines and is unhappy that the inexperienced newcomers might stay.
Cast and characters
Main
- Rebecca Gibney as Daisy Monroe: a Sydney socialite and stepdaughter and financial dependent of recently deceased Stanley Oakley.
- Charles Edwards as Louis Oakley: a UK lawyer with a failing marriage and financial troubles and nephew to Stanley.
- Sarah Peirse as Marissa Silverton: Peakview's local socialite, President of the wine Federation board and co-owner of neighbouring 'Shimmering Lake' vineyard, keen on buying Oakley Wines at a low price.
- John Bach as Don Silverton: Marissa's husband and co-owner of 'Shimmering Lake' vineyard.
- Trae Te Wiki as Tippy (Isabella) Bidois: Oakley's young, adventurous and newly successful vintner/winemaker.
- Simon Mead as Gus: Manager of the vines and physical 'grunt' of the Oakley vineyard.
- Cohen Holloway as Vic Grimes: A local lawyer managing the sale of Oakley Vineyard and also a small time winemaker and husband of Nic Grimes.
- Carrie Green as Nic Grimes: a clay sculptor with a quest to improve her fertility and have a child.
- Catherine Wilkin as Hilary van der Boor, owner of nearby vegan, biodynamic and lesbian winery Coven Wines, holder of winemaking wisdom, and practitioner of naked gardening.
Recurring
- Dean O'Gorman as Griffin 'Griff' Galway: Daisy's gay best friend, an Australian famous international actor.
- Lotima Pome'e as Rowan: a young, multiply employed, local worker and entrepreneur.
- Sara Wiseman as Simone Oakley: Louis's wife from whom he is separated.
- Sam Gardner as Julian 'Jay' Oakley: Louis's son.
- Unknown Cat as Pussy Galore: The elusive three-legged cat that belongs to the Oakley Vineyard.
Episodes
Season 2 (2023)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: David Paul NZCS . 7 April 2023 . LinkedIn . en.
- Web site: Erin White . 4 August 2023 . Internet Movie Database . en.
- Web site: Rebecca Gibney raises a glass to local series Under The Vines . 4 April 2023 . Stuff . en.
- Web site: Whittock . Jesse . 2023-10-12 . ‘Under The Vines’: Acorn TV’s Lighthearted Comedy Returning For Third Run . 2023-10-29 . Deadline . en-US.
- Web site: Under The Vines Filmed in Central Otago New Zealand . 4 April 2023 . peakviewwine.com. en.
- Web site: Central Otago Winegrowers Association . 4 April 2023 . centralotagowine.co . en.
