Winemaking

Tamra Washington

Chief winemaker

Tamra grew up in Marlborough during the region’s viticulture explosion. Spending school holidays working in vineyards and winery restaurants sparked an early fascination with wine and its creation.

With a degree in Viticulture and Oenology from Lincoln University, five years working with Villa Maria in Marlborough plus vintage experience in Burgundy, California and Tasmania, Jeff’s well-equipped to ensure that all planning operations and...

Mike Conaghan

Laboratory manager

Mike comes from an extensive laboratory management and quality assurance background in both the wine and civil engineering fields.

JARAD PAYNE

Cellar Manager

Jarad has been in the industry since completing a diploma in winemaking and viticulture in 1998. In all this time, he hasn’t missed a vintage, gaining experience in both New Zealand and Australia.

JASMIN HOWIE

Assistant Winemaker

Jasmin came to wine via science. She graduated with Bachelor of Science majoring in genetics at Massey University and then went on to work in a molecular biology research laboratory at the University of Queensland.