People
A place defined by its people
In the midst of this fierce and fragile land, it’s our people who work with nature’s edges and subtleties, translating them into wines.
Driven by curiosity and a healthy dose of stubborn ambition, we’re a family of mavericks and makers who go where others won’t, united by the desire to capture the wild beauty of this place in wines that speak of the land.
Some came from distant places, drawn by curiosity, adventure, or the promise of something new. Others have known from the start that they belonged among this land and its vines. Farmers, cellar hands, scientists, and artists, each bring their own perspective, their own experience, their own way of seeing the world.
The audacity and adventure of this landscape draws together locals, newcomers, and those who simply can’t stay away. Across the vines, the winery, and the cellar door, we collaborate, exchange knowledge, and play our part in the unfolding story of this place.
Voices from the region
Central Otago brought me back to land, time and ancestral practice. It focuses my mind and energies to where they really need to be.
Kelly Thomas, Assistant Winemaker
Central Otago draws people from all backgrounds, united by our incredible environments and a shared desire to live and work well. It’s a region where creativity and craft are supported by a way of life that values balance and wellbeing, something I’ve never experienced anywhere else in New Zealand.
Lauren Griffin, Marketing Specialist
In Central Otago, every day is a holiday. This landscape is so fantastic, and the region is so strikingly beautiful, and it’s a bonus to grow grapes so well here.
Rudi Bauer, Winemaker
Central Otago is a jaw-droppingly beautiful region. To make wine here is an absolute pleasure. Surrounded by mountains, lakes and rivers the wines naturally echo the landscape. Alpine energy and pristine purity. A magical combo.
Ben Leen, Winemaker
Inspiration, Aspiration, Collaboration: Together we aspire to create wines that capture the raw beauty and magic of this magnetic region that has pulled us here and made our journeys intertwine.
Jen Parr, Winemaker
