Pask has a small team of dedicated
individuals who have a huge passion for our brand, for Hawke's Bay
and the wine industry as a whole.
Kate Radburnd, Head
Winemaker & Managing Director
Pask Winemaker and Managing Director
Kate Radburnd is one of New Zealand's most acclaimed winemakers.
She commands an international reputation for her extensive record
of award winning wines and her vision and contribution to the
industry.
Held in the highest regard by the
wine industry, Kate holds the role of Deputy Chair of the Wine
Institute of New Zealand, has been a Director of the Wine Institute
of New Zealand and New Zealand Winegrowers since 1999, and is Chair
of Judges at New Zealand's oldest wine competition, the New Zealand
Royal Easter Show Wine Awards.
Kate has also been instrumental in
the development of the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand program
and led Pask to be among the first group of wineries in the country
to secure ISO environmental accreditation.
kate@pask.co.nz, 021 709
066
Russell Wiggins, Operations
Manager / Winemaker
A graduate of Roseworthy College in
South Australia, Russell has extensive winemaking experience having
completed vintages in Australia, France and the United States.
Russell returned to New Zealand
with his B. App. Sc (Oenology) degree and gained valuable
winemaking experience with several wineries in West Auckland and
Hawke's Bay prior to joining Pask in February 2003.
As company winemaker, Russell has
the day-to-day winemaking and cellar management responsibilities.
Russell and Kate work closely together to continually develop and
refine Pask wines.
russell@pask.co.nz, 027 292
8116
Danny van Selm, Vineyard
Manager
Danny joined Pask in August 2007 and
currently holds the position of Vineyard Manager. Danny was born
and bred in Island Bay, Wellington. After leaving the capital he
embarked on his O.E where he discovered his affinity for mushroom
growing.
After spending some 15 years in the
mushroom industry, Danny decided on Viticulture for his chosen
career path. Danny has a passion for the land and for wine. After
completing qualifications in Viticulture and Winemaking he has made
an enjoyable transition to the wine industry.
vineyard@pask.co.nz, 027 600
7177
