It's about family
Fond childhood memories of Central Otago Summers drew Guy & Ann to Queenstown with dreams of being high country farmers.
It wasn't the most profitable time for farmers with wool prices in decline and sheep fattening getting tough, so in 1998 the decision was made to send the sheep off to greener pastures and follow suit of some other pioneers in the Gibbston valley and plant some vines.
Twenty six years later and Guy & Ann are still proud owners of Mt Rosa Wines and even though some of those 21 years were a hard slog, there's nowhere they'd rather be than sharing their wine with family and visitors.
You'll find Ann & Guy onsite at the Cellar Door most days and their children may even be pouring some wines or out on the tractor.
They are truly family owned and operated and that makes a huge difference in the authenticity of Mt Rosa.
the big kahunas
Ann & Guy
You may find them skipping through the vines with a glass of rose with Doug & Jack in tow, but usually they're on the frontline welcoming guests and sharing their wines. If you can't find Guy, he'll be out on the tractor.
They are Mt Rosa!
winemaker
Dean Shaw
Dean has been with Mt Rosa since the beginning. His approach is a natural one and he prefers to let the wines reflect their environment as much as possible. With the vines starting to hit their 20s, they're really starting to ‘hit their straps’ says Dean.
Dean holds a Post-graduate degree in Viticulture and Wine Science and has made wine in Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace, Austria, Italy and South Africa.
our team
Our winos
Our 'Wine Appreciators' Cellar Door team is made up of Evee, Ray, Caitlin, Maria, Erik, Laura, Hannah Luis, Briar, Darnika & Jo.
Brilliant hosts who all love a laugh and a tipple of the good stuff!
Co-head of customer experience
Doug & Jack
Doug has taken over the reigns of our beloved Baz, as Chief Wine Dog. His sidekick, Jack is slowly learning the ropes.
They're not the best wine hosts, but if you've got a spare moment for a pat, they'll be your best friend.
Even though they love a good salmon platter, they've been put on a very strict diet to ensure they stay in tip-top shape to get up Tobins track with Ann.
