Sue and her late husband Greg came to Marlborough over 20 years ago at a time when the earliest wineries were forging Marlborough's reputation. Cashing up their home and other assets, they leased a small winery facility on the outskirts of
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The precision of a scientific mind coupled with the creative flair of an innovator gives senior winemaker Sam Smail his edge. Sam has been with the Whitehaven since 2000; his role, the crossover between science and art.

Given his
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Sioban brings open-minded objectivity and academic self-discipline to her role as Viticulturist for Whitehaven. She holds a key position at the winery; managing Whitehaven’s own vineyards and responsible for maintaining close
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Rowan has learned his craft amongst the soils and vines of Marlborough. In fact, Rowan has the closest of connections with the grapes he now works with each vintage.  During his studies for his Diploma in Viticulture and Winemaking, he
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Diana is a winemaker whose instinctive touch with the grape comes from her family heritage. A Bulgarian winemaker in New Zealand, she has generations of grape growers and winemakers before her in her homeland, said by some historians to be the
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