Pepper Tree Announces New Head Winemaker

Pepper Tree is pleased to announce that Gwyn Olsen has been appointed Head Winemaker of Pepper Tree Wines.

Gwyn comes from her current position as Winemaker and General Manager of Briar Ridge Vineyard where she has been responsible for outstanding growth and wine show success over the past two years.

Her awards include Gourmet Traveller Young Winemaker of the Year in 2014, Dux of the AWRI Advanced Wine Assessment Course in 2014 and Hunter Valley Rising Star award in 2015. Her wines have won 6 trophies and gold medals in the past two years including two trophies at the recent Hunter Valley Wine Show.

Commenting on the appointment Pepper Tree Chairman, John Davis said – “We are privileged to attract one of this country’s most exciting young winemakers to head up our winemaking operations. Gwyn brings not only her much awarded winemaking skills but also great business acumen at a time when our company is making important growth plans in both local and international markets. We look forward to the future with great anticipation”.

Gwyn’s new role encompasses overseeing the winemaking for Briar Ridge and Tallavera Grove/Carillion.

Pepper Tree is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Justin Harrison as Executive Sales and Marketing Manager. Justin brings over 15 years of experience to this role having worked with some of this industry’s leading wine producers and distributors.

Justin’s role will cover not only the company’s traditional focus on direct customer sales but also the ever increasing export opportunities being offered to the company.