The Vineyard Team

Gerry Rotman joined us as Vineyard Manager in October 2004. For Ata Rangi the role is a critical one, and with the huge number of complex vineyards each with many small plots differentiated by variety, clone, and/or trellis system and a large team of staff (scroll down to read more about our team) it’s also a very challenging one. Gerry has brought a wealth of skill and experience from his former role as Parks and Recreation Manager for the Carterton District Council. He’s always been a ‘plant man’ at heart, having started his career with the Wellington Parks Department before studying for three years at Lincoln College. His enthusiasm, warmth and generosity of spirit are legendary. Gerry has two grown children, Nat and Louie, and is married to Steph, the creative talent behind 'Invest' in Greytown and now immersed in a number of new projects involving her amazing design skills.

Our vineyard crew are responsible for the fantastic quality of fruit that arrives at the winery year after year. They're an intrepid, loyal, all-weather bunch, facing winter frosts and often cold winds during pruning, as well as hot summer days when positioning growing shoots and managing the leafy canopies. They are also highly skilled. Di's been with us for eight years and Lynne for eight, and as the two senior staff bring a wealth of experience. Tania's an old hand with tonnes of knowledge who came to us more recently from another vineyard - a very welcome addition! Laddie and Lucie are the 'young bloods' and are keen workers who have caught on fast to become invaluable members of the team.