My philosophy is simple; source outstandingfruit from exceptional vineyard sites. Oncethe fruit has been harvested, I believe myrole is to simply steer the fruit in the rightdirection in order to best express the vibrantfruit !avours that Marlborough is renownedfor while respecting the subtle di"erences ofeach site.My aspiration at Catalina Sounds is tocontinue producing excellent quality winesof beautiful fruit expression, interest, #nesseand balance. I will strive to create wines ofgreat honesty and integrity that are true totheir site, while attempting to incorporatecomplexity and longevity into the wines.There is something very special aboutMarlborough. I am yet to visit a more ideallylocated wine region and a climate moresuited to high quality cool-climateviticulture. Since working in a bottle storewhile studying in Adelaide and noticing theever increasing interest in wines from theregion and still after having lived here for sixyears, I continue to be fascinated with thediversity of styles of wine that this region canproduce and what may evolve in the future.And then of course thereâs the outdoorlifestyleâfrom the snow-capped mountainsand alpine lakes in one directi