Our Kirkpatrick Estate Winery Team

Sales & Marketing - Simon Kirkpatrick

Simon Kirkpatrick is the owner and general manager of Kirkpatrick Estate Winery. Simon, son of John & Bev Kirkpatrick and nephew to All Black legend Ian Kirkpatrick, has previously worked on offshore oil exploration rigs all over the world for  17 years. He grew up on the family farm just across the road from the winery and always thought the site had great potential. His agricultural university training and experience is well applied in the vineyard, and his versatility finds him running the cellar door, organizing festivals and functions, assisting during vintage as well as developing national and international sales.

kirky@kew.co.nz m 0212755539

Winemaker & Viticulturist - Anita Ewart-Croy

Our Winemaker/Viticulturist Anita Ewart-Croy, has been with us from the beginning and has been involved with the wine industry since 1996. Graduating from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Zoology, Anita then went on to a Post Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenolgy at Lincoln University in Canterbury. After several years working around New Zealand for different wine companies, Anita moved to Gisborne from Nelson where she and her husband Phil, ran a small winery, vineyard and café called Ruby Bay Wines. During their first two years in Gisborne, Anita was the head tutor for the Tairawhiti Polytechnic Certificate of Wine and Viticulture. From there, Simon Kirkpatrick approached her to become involved with Kirkpatrick Estate Winery, an exciting opportunity to make excellent wine. Since then she hasn’t looked back!

anita@kew.co.nz m 021673226

Cellar Door Manager - This could be you?

We are currently looking for a sales Door Manager. If you are interested or you may know someone that is please forward your CV to info@kew.co.nz or phone 068627722 Simon ,Cellar Door.

Financial Controller - Jennie Law

With extensive accounts experience, Simon's Sister Jennie has exceptional organizational skills and keeps the KEW accounts in line. Jennie always has a smile on her face and is happy to assist with any accounts inquiries. Jennie will always be seen behind the KEW stand at local wine events as well, as will her lovely smile! Jennie is an avid supporter of "The Tiniroto Mountain Warrior" Shane Cameron & has been at ringside for every one of his fights.

General Support Crew - John and Beverley Kirkpatrick

John and Beverley Kirkpatrick, Simon's parents are an integral part of the KEW team. They provide support in so many different ways, there are too many to list here! John is our "Super Man", he is as strong as an ox and is always there to help from fencing, winery tasks and vineyard jobs to cooking the BBQ and selling wine at the many wine events - KEW he is part of - with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye.

Just a moment away, Beverley is always quick to dash into town for a last minute request, to collect the twins from school, or wine from the warehouse. This "Super Woman" treats us with morning tea and hot dinners during vintage, as well as helping with the Cellar door gardens too! No team could ask for a better support crew than Simon's parents.

Leaf Plucker Agent - Paul "Harold" Kirkpatrick

Paul aka Harold provides the woolly leaf pluckers and helps out through the year with vineyard tasks & wine events. He is always quick to raid the jelly bean jar when he pops into the KEW Cellar Door for an espresso.

Harold's full time job is with Silver Fern Farms as a stock agent, but his true passion is Polo and commentating and he has established World Class Polo Productions. Regarded as one of the New Zealand's premiere commentators (he won the coveted Sholto Matthews Commentators Cup at the 2002 Savile Cup), he gives this great game a voice that keeps spectators totally consumed and on the edge of their seat right to the final bell.Visit his website www.worldclasspolo.com