Martial Passignat

Senior Wine Advisor

WSET Level 2

I was born in Paris, and I moved to Burgundy as a teenager. Here I started an internship at the only Michelin Star restaurant in the region, this is where my passion for food and wine started. I have been at Kinross for five years now and I love showcasing some of the best Central Otago wines.

David Giannuzzi

Senior Wine Advisor

WSET Level 2

I grew up in Sydney, Australia and moved to NZ in 2021. My family is Italian, and my grandparents immigrated to Australia from Italy in the 1950s. I grew up seeing wine on the table every lunch and dinner time. Along with family and food, wine is a big part of Italian culture and therefore, a part of my upbringing. It is a privilege for it to be a part of my career as well.

Brian Keyes

Wine Advisor

WSET Level 2 and 3 with distinction

I'm a Washington DC native from the United States who moved to New Zealand specifically to work in the wine industry. I've worked in bars and restaurants all over the world including the United States, Ireland, Australia and now New Zealand. I love helping people understand the more technical aspects about winemaking and trying to lower the barrier for entry for customers to feel confident about tasting and purchasing wines they love.

Henriett Trinfa

Wine Advisor

WSET Level 2 and 3

I was born in Budapest and started working in hospitality once I left school, this is where my passion for wine began. I became a winemaker and had the opportunity to take part in harvests in France, New Zealand and Tokaj.

Charles Durand

Wine Advisor

WSET Level 2

Born in France, my work has always been related to wine. I have hospitality experience in France, Ireland, Japan and New Zealand. On my days off I can be found farming my snails.

Bailey Fear

Wine Advisor

Originally from the UK I got my start in the industry working in Scotland's best independent wine and whisky store. Eventually this took me to London to work at Hedonism Wines, the world's largest fine wine and whisky store where I engaged with the best wines from around the world.

Francesco Accurso

Wine Advisor

AIS Diploma, Court Master Sommelier Level 1, WSET Level 2

Originally from Italy, I grew up in the beautiful Chianti Classico region in the Tuscan hills. My passion for wine has taken me through some of the world's finest wine regions, including Canada, the United States, Australia, and ultimately New Zealand, where I fell in love with Central Otago Pinot Noir.