Viticulturists

Villa Maria's viticulturists have one focus;  to consistently deliver quality fruit to the winemakers.

As well as managing the company and publicly owned vineyard sites, they work closely with our contract growers to produce the highest quality of fruit possible.

Villa Maria has a team of 80 dedicated contract growers in Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Marlborough who grow grapes under the close guidance of the company’s vineyard experts, the viticulturists.

Oliver Powrie

Oliver Powrie

Company Viticulturist

Ollie Powrie is the Company Viticulturist for Villa Maria Estate. Based in the Hawkes Bay, Ollie heads up a team of Regional Viticulturists... [ Read more ]

Emma Taylor

Emma Taylor

Viticulture Project Manager

Emma has worked for Villa Maria for more than 10 years. In her initial role as Company Viticulturist...... [ Read more ]

Michael Croad

Michael Croad

Marlborough Viticulturist

With a Bachelor of Viticulture from Charles Sturt University (Aus), a Certificate of Viticulture and Winemaking from NMIT and more than 16... [ Read more ]

Jonathan Hamlet

Jonathan Hamlet

Viticulturist

Jonathan plays a pivotal role within Villa Maria - managing Villa Maria’s 65 hectare Joseph Soler Vineyard in the Hawkes Bay, 21 hectares... [ Read more ]