New winemaker at Craggy Range (NZ)

Having moved up “through the ranks” as part of the Craggy Range winemaking team Matt Stafford has been appointed the widely acclaimed Havelock North vineyard’s chief winemaker. Mr Stafford, who joined Craggy Range in 2006 as an associate winemaker, will take the reins from Rod Easthope on June 1 and his first major focus will be preparing the winery for the challenge of the upcoming harvest, reports Hawke’s Bay Today.