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Article: Tom Turner – Assistant Winemaker at Vavasour

Meet Tom Turner – Assistant Winemaker at Vavasour

Tom Turner – Assistant Winemaker at Vavasour

Tom Turner is our Assistant Winemaker at Vavasour.

Tom joined the Vavasour team in 2019. Originally from North Canterbury, his interest in wine began when his family planted a small vineyard while he was completing a BCom at Canterbury University. Tom has since travelled and worked in wine regions in France, Australia, United States and South America. Tom completed a Graduate Diploma in Oenology and Viticulture at Lincoln University passing with distinction.

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Meet Mat Duncan – Vineyard Manager and Grower Liaison in Marlborough
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Mat Duncan – Vineyard Manager and Grower Liaison in Marlborough

Mat Duncan is our Vineyard Manager and Grower Liaison in Marlborough. Raised on an orchard with grapes, avocados and kiwifruit in Northern Hawkes Bay, a fortuitous move in 1994 lead Mat’s family t...

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Dave Shepherd – Head Viticulturist in Martinborough
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Dave Shepherd – Head Viticulturist in Martinborough

Dave Shepherd is Head Viticulturist in Martinborough. Great wines start in the vineyard. From The Terrace to Ruatukopuna, Dave is focused on the seasonal variation within each vineyard. “My perfec...

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