Getting to Know You
Some things you may not have known about some of our wine industry people.... Please note, these were correct as provided by the person at the time - as things change, their current positions may have changed from what they told us originally. No responsibility of any kind is taken for any reason or inaccuracy.
Caleb Dennis, Landbasenzwine, formerly Group Technical Officer, Craggy Range Vineyards, Hawke's Bay
Born, Bred, Schooled:
Wellington, Wellington, Wellington/Christchurch (for uni).
First wine industry job – year
2008, Summer vineyard work Craggy Range Hawke's Bay.
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Born, Bred, Schooled:
Wellington, Wellington, Wellington/Christchurch (for uni).
First wine industry job – year
2008, Summer vineyard work Craggy Range Hawke's Bay.
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Paul Robinson, Assistant Vineyard Manager, Villa Maria, Hawke’s Bay
Born, Bred, Schooled:
Grew up in Taranaki on the family dairy farm, attended New Plymouth Boys High School. Moved to Hawke’s Bay in 2005 and graduated with Bachelor of Viticulture in 2008.
First wine industry job – year:
I worked part time while studying for Maimai Creek Wines.
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Born, Bred, Schooled:
Grew up in Taranaki on the family dairy farm, attended New Plymouth Boys High School. Moved to Hawke’s Bay in 2005 and graduated with Bachelor of Viticulture in 2008.
First wine industry job – year:
I worked part time while studying for Maimai Creek Wines.
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Tim Adams - Assistant Vineyard Manager, Mudbrick, Waiheke Island
Born and Bred
Hamil-tron: City of the future
Schooled
In most of the universities of New Zealand
First wine industry job
2011 summer vineyard Worker at Mudbrick Vineyards
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Born and Bred
Hamil-tron: City of the future
Schooled
In most of the universities of New Zealand
First wine industry job
2011 summer vineyard Worker at Mudbrick Vineyards
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Ali Pottinger, Sales and Marketing Manager, Omaka Springs Estates
Born, Bred, Schooled:
I was born in Auckland (Auckland?!) Yeah, I know……… But I did move to Southland when I was a few months old and therefore can rightfully claim to be not only a Mainlander, but a Southlander as well! I lived in Southland for so long that I still roll my R's if I’m not careful. I went to boarding school St Peter’s College in Gore. I still remember that day in February when we all went for a drive and I got left behind in Gore... First wine industry job – year:
Was in 2011 as a Cellar Hand doing the graveyard (night) shift. Think I’ll never get over having ‘morning tea’ at 10.30pm and ‘afternoon tea’ at 3.30am! The highlight of each shift was to play a selection of songs just before we finished for the night. I’ll never forget ‘Africa’ by Toto as long as I live!
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Born, Bred, Schooled:
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