Natalie Christensen
Nat is the Chief Winemaker at Yealands Estate, with a winemaking career spanning over 17 years. She has been a senior judge at a number of New Zealand wine shows and has also judged in London at the International Wine Competition. In 2018 she was named one of the most influential women in wine in the world by UK publication The Drinks Business and in July this year, was named White Winemaker of the Year at the International Wine Challenge. Nat has a love of bright pants and star gazing.
Nat is the Chief Winemaker at Yealands Estate, with a winemaking career spanning over 17 years. She has been a senior judge at a number of New Zealand wine shows and has also judged in London at the International Wine Competition. In 2018 she was named one of the most influential women in wine in the world by UK publication The Drinks Business and in July this year, was named White Winemaker of the Year at the International Wine Challenge. Nat has a love of bright pants and star gazing.
Murray Cook
Murray has nearly two decades in wine since he began working in the vineyards of Central Otago in 2003. From there, he has enjoyed stints in Australia’s Yarra Valley, Champagne and Burgundy. Returning to New Zealand in 2008 he headed to Marlborough, working as a winemaker at Villa Maria Estate before starting with Dog Point Vineyard in late 2013.
Murray has nearly two decades in wine since he began working in the vineyards of Central Otago in 2003. From there, he has enjoyed stints in Australia’s Yarra Valley, Champagne and Burgundy. Returning to New Zealand in 2008 he headed to Marlborough, working as a winemaker at Villa Maria Estate before starting with Dog Point Vineyard in late 2013.
Kyle Thompson
Kyle is a Senior Winemaker at Saint Clair Family Estate. After studying food science, Kyle began his working life in the dairy industry in microbiology. Kyles interest in the wine industry began in earnest while living overseas. After vintages in Bordeaux and Tuscany, and further winemaking study, he returned home. Kyle has judged at many shows over the past decade and enjoys judging in New Zealand as it puts his expertise to the test and allows for a look at the quality and diverse range of New Zealand wines first-hand.
Kyle is a Senior Winemaker at Saint Clair Family Estate. After studying food science, Kyle began his working life in the dairy industry in microbiology. Kyles interest in the wine industry began in earnest while living overseas. After vintages in Bordeaux and Tuscany, and further winemaking study, he returned home. Kyle has judged at many shows over the past decade and enjoys judging in New Zealand as it puts his expertise to the test and allows for a look at the quality and diverse range of New Zealand wines first-hand.