Simon Fell - After tasting the European way of life, Thornburys winemaker Simon Fell decided that a career in winemaking was the way to go. Returning to New Zealand he added to his Bachelor of Science degree by enrolling in a Wine Science Diploma at Tairawhiti Polytechnic in Gisborne. Desiring to gain valuable work experience, his career took him on a journey throughout the country and around the world, working vintages in regions such as Central Otago, Oregon, Bordeaux and Western Australia.Simon returned to New Zealand in 2003 to take up a position with Hawkes Bays Vidal Wines where he remained until 2006 when he took up the position of Thornburys winemaker. The opportunity to produce varietal wines from each of New Zealands key winegrowing regions is extremely exciting, says Simon.