Sue White - Proprietor
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 Blenheim and WHITEHAVEN was born.
Living in a small cottage with a young daughter, Sue and Greg worked hard to get the brand established, an exercise in optimism, energy and resilience.
The company’s early successes enabled them to establish a new purpose-built winery and vineyard just outside Renwick, the company’s base today.
After the death of her husband in 2007, Sue stepped up to lead the family business. Her determination to continue the WHITEHAVEN brand meant taking on responsibility for the entire familiy business including regular visits to key partners in various global export markets.
Sue adopts a democratic approach to management allowing each individual to contribute fresh ideas and to flourish in their roles. She knows the value of being surrounded by staff trusted to do their best for the business and she is relentless about one thing; the integrity of the WHITEHAVEN name.
Sue’s zest for WHITEHAVEN has carried the company to where it is today, a close-knit team which excels in producing exceptional wines, a proud heritage for the White family.
THE POWER OF OUR PRODUCT LIES IN IT'S PURITY – ITS MARLBOROUGH WINE TO THE LAST DROP.
OUR CUSTOMERS KNOW THAT EVERY VINTAGE THEY WILL ENJOY CONSISTENTLY HIGH QUALITY WINES, BECAUSE WE VALUE OUR REPUTATION AS A PRESTIGE LABEL.
