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Dream Genie Co-founder and co-dreamer, without whom Rippon wouldn’t be here today. After 30 years at the helm, she is now more likely to be found quaffing wine on her balcony in Burgundy. Artisan Wine-grower Son of Rolfe and Lois, brother to Charlie and David. Returned to the property in 2002 after 4 years of work, study and life in Burgundy. Business & Export Manager Nick’s other half - a Brit import who traded life in London and commuting on the Tube for the Wanaka pace of life. The one to contact for export and trade enquiries, event information and general queries. Vineyard Team Manager One of Rippon's MVPs. Oversees the day to day running of the vineyard, manages staffing and keeps Nick sane. Also a mean cellar hand, a budding brewer and a drinker to put as all to shame... David Mills Property Manager Brother of Nick and the resident mechanical whizkid. Can be credited with keeping the property in pristine condition and keeping all our vehicles in working order. Brett Reddington Assistant wine maker & Master harvest beer brewer The one who does all the hard work. Graduated after two years from the vines to the winery and a valuable asset in both. Brawn, brains and fantastic beers. What more could you ask for? Ned Jolly, Charlie Mills, Amy Waetford and Sione Siu What do you get if you cross a phys ed teacher, a Mills, a Nga Puhi wahine and a tango dancing Tongan? An indefatigable core vineyard team. Hand hoe-ers, pruners, porters and tractor drivers don’t come any better than this. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Briar Hardy-Hesson and Emily Cigan Our tasting room dream team. The people you're most likely to meet if you stop off at Rippon, Briar and Emily brighten up all our days (not to mention ease our loads) with seemingly endless enthusiasm and optimism. Must be all those near-empty tasting bottles... Briar is the one to contact with your cellar door and events queries. Assorted Mutts: Pipette, Tink, Flynn, April, Diva, Gracie, Rusty and Pepper An essential part of any Kiwi vineyard team. Just watch where you tread... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Cows: Gael, Fergie and Bea (with another one on the way) The queens of the property, often to be spotted reclining by Lake Sarah or on top of the hill. A calming presence of the property and a valuable supply of poo....
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