“Our mission is to create excellent boutique wines
​which we are proud to call our own.”

Winemaker and Viticulturist – Trevor Shepherd
…. A passionate up and coming winemaker who has being quietly vinting under the radar at Linden since 2010 and beginning to be recognized by his established industry peers for his unique and innovative fine wine style. Trevor lives onsite, so never too far from monitoring the process!

Vineyard Manager
Luke Cornwall
... Luke grew up in Wellington,  and came to HB  to study Viticulture, graduating from our local EIT in Taradale in 2013. Luke joined Linden in 2014 and is Trevors right hand man, tending and assisting the vine to bottle process with passion. 

Assistant Winemaker
Alex Hendry
...Alex grew up in Auckland graduating from our local EIT in Taradale in 2010 with a degree in oenology. He joined Linden full time in 2016 after part time input over 3 vintages.
​Alex is very creative an innovative amoungst his peers.

Cellar Door and Administration - Mary Fanning - Responsible for all administration and co-hosts the cellar door

Cellar Door Sales and Social Media - Angela Ranson - Responsible for customer sales, online sales, social media and co-hosts the cellar door

Cellar Door Assistant -Nadja Nazareva... Nadja hosts the cellar door on weekends. With a diploma in wine making and marketing, Nadja also assists the boys in the winery laboratory during vintage.

GM/ Accounts – Janet Nielson… The ‘Camp Leader’ of the above boys and what a patient task it is!  like a good wine! Aye Janet!? Better not say anymore…lol

Senior Consultant - Ian Hill... Ian has vast experience in sales, marketing and export with some 26 years + in the Wine Industry.
Ian has a passion for Hawke's Bay wine particularly Chardonnays and Syrah.