Jim White
Viticulturist
Like so many in the wine industry, Jim’s career was spurred on by an encounter with the ‘perfect’ bottle of wine. After completing an Agriculture and Viticulture degree at Melbourne University, Jim worked his way across Australia before realising his destiny lay across the Tasman.
Jim is passionate about getting out amongst the elements and nurturing the vineyards through the endlessly fascinating changes of season. What he loves most, is the fact that no two seasons, or vintages, are ever the same and that each year New Zealand’s unique and special climate presents a new set of challenges. The rewards are abundant with the ability to taste the fruits of his labour many times over both in the vineyard, in the winery and finally at home at the table with family and friends.
Beyond the vineyard, Jim is likely to be found in the Marlborough Sounds… frequently donning a wetsuit and a dive tank or cooking up a storm with local wild game meats. Jim and his wife Nikki enjoy the New Zealand lifestyle with their daughter Charlotte and newly arrived (and New Zealand born) son Joshua.
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