Marlborough Wine Limited (MWL), known for its brands Toi Toi, Coopers Creek, Map Maker and Staete Landt, is proud to announce the appointment of Ant Mackenzie as its new Winemaker. With an illustrious career marked by innovation, craftsmanship, and a deep passion for winemaking, Ant brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the family winery.
Ant has been a winemaker for more than 30 years, balancing the requirements of both boutique and large-scale wineries in New Zealand and overseas. He has sat as a wine judge for various events and has gained an exceptional talent in crafting award-winning wines that embody the unique terroir of their origin. He has garnered acclaim for his ability to balance tradition with innovation, resulting in wines of exceptional quality and character.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ant to MWL” says founder Kevin Joyce. “His expertise and passion for winemaking will play a pivotal role in leading our winemaking team to shape and elevate the future of our brand portfolio. We are excited to embark on a new chapter of innovation and creativity, continuing our legacy of producing wines that captivate the senses and delight wine enthusiasts around the world.”
Ant expressed his excitement about joining MWL stating, “I am excited to join MWL and collaborate with the talented team here. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of winemaking, crafting wines that reflect the unique character of our vineyards and further establishing our brands as the wine of choice for customers.”
MWL looks forward to a bright future under the guidance of Ant, as they continue their commitment to producing wines of exceptional quality and distinction.
For more information, please contact:
Director – Brand & Marketing
Samantha Joyce
Marlborough Wine Limited (MWL)
website: www.mwl.co.nz
About MWL:
MWL, more widely known for its brands Toi Toi, Coopers Creek, Map Maker and Staete Landt, is a family run winery producing excellent New Zealand wines from the best wine growing regions. Known for its fruit forward flavour profiles and commitment to quality, MWL produces a range of varietals which most notably include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Syrah and Merlot/Malbec.
