Our Kirkpatrick Estate Winery TeamKirkpatrick Estate Winery - Sales & Marketing - Simon KirkpatrickHaving grown up across the road, Simon Kirkpatrick was well aware of the potential of the site and gave up a career in Offshore Oil Exploration to make the dream of owning the Vineyard & Winery a reality.With 7 vintages and 50 Medals under their belt KEW Wines is definitely worth a visit. Contact Simon for any enquiries.
Kirkpatrick Estate Winery - Winemaker & Viticulturist - Anita Ewart-CroyAnita has an extensive portfolio in the wine industry. Graduating from Victoria University with a BSc in Botany and Zoology, Anita then went on to do postgraduate diplomas in Environmental Management and Viticulture/Oenology at Lincoln University. Prior to KEW, Anita with husband Phil, ran the family Ruby Bay Winery, Vineyard and Restaurant in Nelson. Then they moved to Gisborne where she was the head tutor for the Tairawhiti Polytechnic Wine Industry Certificate.
Kirkpatrick Estate Winery - Assistant Winemaker - Justin AtkinsonJustin joins our team after working at Sacred Hill in Hawkes Bay. Justin has a wealth of knowledge having worked in South America (Santa Carolina Winery), Canada (Jackson Triggs Winery) and Australia (Amberley Estate Winery). Justin completed his Advanced Diploma in Viticulture and Wine Production in 2003 at the Marlborough Institute Of Technology, Nelson. Kirkpatrick Estate Winery - Cellar Door Manager - Jane BudgeWe also have a new member joining our team – her name is Jane Budge, and she is currently studying winemaking and viticulture at Tairawhiti Polytechnic. Her primary role will be Cellar Door Manager, however her new found skills for winemaking and vine management will be invaluable in the winery and vineyard too. Kirkpatrick Estate Winery - Financial Controller - Jennie LawWith 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. Kirkpatrick Estate Winery - General Support Crew - John and Beverley KirkpatrickJohn 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. Kirkpatrick Estate Winery - Leaf Plucker Agent - Paul "Harold" KirkpatrickPaul 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 
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