Famed Winemaker Michael Glover Leaves Australia to Come Home to New Zealand

NELSON, New Zealand - Feb. 24, 2015 - PRLog -- 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. For more information visit: www.woollaston.co.nz.

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