Meet The Team
Sherwood Estate has a dedicated team of vineyard workers, winemakers, administrative staff and account managers.
Vineyard

Paul Hewett
Vineyard Manager
Paul’s key responsibilities are to oversee everything that happens in the vineyards and generally run around in circles. A North Canterbury local who has been making wine in the Waipara Valley for 17 years.

Tracey Kirwan
Vineyard Team Leader
Tracey is responsible for all the vine care and is Team Leader for all the contract staff who assist in the vineyards during the year. She was born with green fingers and has over 20 years’ experience working with plants. Outside of work she spends time in the garden (obviously) or with her animals.
Production

Petter Evans
Production Manager / Chief Winemaker
Known for his great cooking abilities and regularly entertains family and friends. He can also be found running or biking around Hagley Park with his wife and daughter. And his favourite wine? That would be like asking a parent who their favourite child is.

Wendy Harris
Warehouse Co-ordinator
A busy mum of two involved in a multitude of community events and daily farm life. The lady who knows what’s what in the warehouse and makes sure the correct wine gets sent to the right customer.
New Zealand Sales

JJ Cox
National Sales Manager
Full of life with a smile for everyone, an avid gym-goer and sports fanatic. JJ is the person to have on your team for winery sports day and has her finger on the social pulse of Auckland.

ZOE FOWLER
Lower South Island Account Manager
Meet Zoe, a keen snowboarder, and photographer. Enjoys socialising with friends and Billie (the Border Collie). From Central Otago, her favourite wine would have to be a Pinot Noir.
Office & Administration

Emma Sampson
Accounts & Orders

Carrie Vasta
Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant
Fulled by coffee and seaside air. Loves cooking and discovering new eateries. Favourite wine is Rosé or anything that contains bubbles.