Glenn Thomas - Head Winemaker

Glenn graduated from Roseworthy College, Australia with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Oenology) and gained several years' experience in Australian wineries.  On joining Vavasour Wines in 1988, Glenn became the first winemaker in Marlborough's Awatere Valley. In 2007 Glenn joined Kiwi-Oeno, a high profile winemaking consultancy business while retaining Head Winemaking status for Vavasour.

Stu Marfell - Marlborough Winemaker

Stu was born and raised in the Awatere Valley not far from the original Vavasour vineyard.  A graduate of Lincoln University, Canterbury with a Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology, Stu joined Vavasour Wines in February 2003 as Assistant Winemaker.  Stu became our Marlborough winemaker in 2007 and was a Finalist at the 2008 Young Winemaker of the Year Awards.

Allan Croker - Viticulturist

With a Bachelor of Horticultural Science from Massey University and 16 years working for Corbans Wines in Gisborne, Whenuapai and Henderson, Allan made the move to Blenheim and joined Vavasour Wines in 1996. Vavasour now has 85 hectares under Allan's management. Allan's resposibilities include Viticultural Manager and contract growers liaison.

Kip Marfell - Winery Dog 

Kip was first introduced to Vavasour Wines in February 2008. Kip's official role at Vavasour is to 'Meet & Greet'. More recently, Kip was photographed by Kevin Judd and features alongside 124 other canine companions in Wine Dogs New Zealand, released October 2008.