“Mother Nature is a challenging partner. The only fruit that survives until harvest must be very special. Nothing goes into our winery unless it meets our unforgiving standards for character, complexity and varietal ripeness.”

Dan brings nearly two decades of experience to the viticulture and winemaking team. Prior to joining Destiny Bay, Dan was the assistant winemaker and vineyard manager for one of the oldest and most respected vineyards and winery operations on Waiheke Island. He has studied viticulture and enology at the Eastern Institute of Technology in Hawkes Bay, and has instituted viticultural practices that established Destiny Bay as Waiheke Island’s first fully certified “Sustainable Winegrowing Vineyard & Winery”.