Next up in our People of Indevin series, celebrating 20 years of Indevin, is Vince Edwards, our Brand Experience Lead who is based at Fairhall Winery in Blenheim and started with Villa Maria in 2001.

PEOPLE OF INDEVIN

What’s your favourite thing about working at Indevin?

Getting to meet people from all over the world and sharing our wine with them.

What has been your favourite memory from your time at Indevin?

Too many to pinpoint just one. Taking guests fishing has to be one of them.

What are you most excited about for the future of Indevin/Villa Maria?

Seeing Villa Maria become the No.1 New Zealand brand world-wide.

What makes Indevin such a special place to work?

The opportunities that I’ve been given to try so many new things, while discovering and learning new skills.

What was your most memorable vintage?

It would have to be our 2020 Covid “Coachella” vintage.

What advice would you give to someone joining Indevin?

No matter what job you’re doing, do it well. People will notice.

What Indevin wine do our people absolutely have to try?

The magnificent Ngakirikiri. It’s very close to perfection.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Playing guitar, cycling, walking the dog, spending time with family and friends, reading, puzzles and travelling.