NZ Winegrowers launches 2021 Mentoring Programme

Industry body New Zealand Winegrowers has launched its 2021 Mentoring Programme, which pairs industry veterans with those wishing to focus on their self-development and goals.  

It says the 2021 programme has been its biggest so far and was highly over-subscribed with a high calibre of applicants. There were 18 matched pairs finalised after the selection process.

“It’s exciting to see how many people from a wide range of roles are wanting to further themselves and their careers within the wine industry,” says Nicky Grandorge, Leadership & Communities Manager at NZ Winegrowers.  “Likewise, it’s fantastic to see the passion and generosity of the mentors as they share their vast wine knowledge and experiences to help others thrive.”

Mentors at Marlborough Workshop (Socially distanced)
(Back L-R:)  Gwyn Williams, Dom Maxwell, Nick Entwistle, Cameron McKnight. (Middle L-R:) Len Ibbotson, Francis Hutt, MJ Loza, Andy Crozier, Michelle Richardson, Mike Brown. (Front L-R:) Leslie Boon, Andy Dodds, Jen Parr, Tash Florens.

The pairs will meet regularly over six to eight months as the mentee sets goals, makes plans to reach them and is encouraged and supported by their mentor.

The mentors are all highly experienced wine industry professionals who volunteer their time and knowledge. 

The 2021 mentors are:

Andy Crozier – Burn Cottage

Andy Dodds, Cameron McKnight and Francis Hutt –Indevin

Dom Maxwell – Greystone

Gwyn Williams – Vinecare

Jane Hunter – Hunters

Jen Parr – Valli

Jules Taylor – Jules Taylor

Len Ibbotson – Bragato Research Centre

Lesley Boon – Pernod Ricard

Michelle Richardson – Dionysus Investments

Mike Brown – Marlborough Grapegrowers Co-operative

MJ Loza and Task Florens – AONZ

Nick Entwistle – Rose Family Estate

Simon Fell – Villa Maria 

Philip Gregan – NZ Winegrowers