Christie Brown began her winemaking career by embarking on a course at (EIT) in Hawke's Bay. By 1996 she had her Certificate in Grape growing and Winemaking. The following year Christie embarked on a Winemaking Degree course at EIT, in conjunction with the Charles Sturt University of Australia. Christie then headed overseas for some practical experience. Her first stop was Houghton's in West Australia for 6 months, followed by 6 months at Chateau Valandraud in Roussillon, France.
On her return, Christie was offered full time employment as a winemaker for Sacred Hill Wines. During the subsequent vintage of 2003 Christie was given responsibility for all the Marlborough-based wine production for the company.
Christie has a passion for cool climate winemaking techniques and works hard to maximise the varietal expression and complexity of the Wild South wines.
