Famed Winemaker Michael Glover Leaves Australia to Come Home to New Zealand
Nelson, New Zealand, February 25, 2015-Woollaston at Mahana Winery is delighted that Michael Glover, currently winemaker
at the celebrated Australian winery Bannockburn, will lead the winemaking team at Woollaston’s Mahana Winery in
Nelson/Tasman.
In nearly ten years at Bannockburn, Michael Glover has achieved pre-eminence in the wine world, and is considered one of
Australia’s best winemakers by wine writers and wine-lovers alike. In 2011, Britain’s Andrew Jefford rated him as one of
the top 12 winemakers in Australia in both Decanter Magazine and the UK’s Financial Times.
“We are delighted to welcome Michael to our team,” said Woollaston at Mahana Director Philip Woollaston. “He grew up
near Mahana and understands our soils and climate intimately and his winemaking philosophy is an ideal fit with our
natural approach to winemaking from low yielding organic vineyards. We look forward to seeing him take our wines to an
even higher level.”
As a teenager, Michael helped his father plant the family vineyard in Upper Moutere, then studied winemaking at Charles
Sturt University in NSW. His winemaking experience also extends to France, Germany, and Italy as well as Australia.
“I have always harboured a desire to one day return to the Moutere and make great wine,” Glover commented. “Now, after
20 years, this opportunity is just too alluring to pass up. The chance to work with quality fruit, grown in a manner
that fits my ideals of 'terroir' is incredibly exciting.”
Michael Glover will take up his appointment in February, in time for the 2015 vintage.
About Woollaston at Mahana
Woollaston at Mahana is a family owned award-winning vineyard and winery located at Mahana in the Nelson/Tasman region
of the South Island of New Zealand with a second vineyard at Burke’s Bank just 20 minutes away. The vineyards and
gravity-fed winery were certified organic in 2011. Producing Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot
Noir Rose, Chardonnay and Sparkling Wines, under the Mahana, Woollaston, and Tussock labels, the philosophy is to make
wine intuitively and gently incorporating with biodynamic techniques. The wines are complemented with fresh, seasonal,
and locally sourced cuisine at the Mahana Cellar Door. Located inside the Mahana Cellar Door, the Mahana Art Gallery
features collectible art with multiple exhibitions throughout the year. Sitting at the apex of the 25-hectare Mahana
Vineyard, is the Mahana Villa providing luxury accommodation, amenities and service alongside the most extensive private
art collection on the South Island – also providing an unrivaled backdrop for weddings at the vineyard. Open daily 11:00
am to 4:30 pm. Check website for occasional closures due to weddings and events.
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