Our People

Originally from Hunterville in New Zealand’s central North Island, Jeremy Tod’s passion for wine began early, spending weekends and school holidays working in a Central Hawke’s Bay vineyard. His career has taken him across Australia, the USA, Mexico, and Chile, where he spent eight years honing his craft.

After returning to New Zealand in 2015, Jeremy and his wife settled in Marlborough, drawn to the lifestyle and proximity to the coast. Before joining Giesen in 2020, he spent several years at Yealands, where he held the role of Senior Winemaker. As Chief Winemaker, Jeremy thrives on the pace and diversity of the role, balancing innovation with quality and a strong team culture.

Outside of work, Jeremy enjoys time with his wife and three children, firing up the barbeque, and getting in the surf whenever he can. His go-to pairing is Uncharted Sauvignon Blanc with a citrus-rich South American ceviche.

Reinier van Greunen didn’t set out to become a winemaker, but his studies at Elsenburg Agricultural College in South Africa sparked a passion that’s now spanned nearly two decades. He refined his skills at South Africa’s largest winery, gained international experience in France’s Languedoc-Roussillon, and travelled extensively through major wine regions in Europe and Australia.

Joining Giesen in 2020, Reinier now leads the production of the NoLo portfolio, oversees third-party gin processing, and manages a range of technical projects. His role spans premium single-vineyard wines through to innovative alcohol-free styles, always with a focus on efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Outside of work, Reinier is a husband and father of two teenage boys, an endurance mountain biker, and a keen free diver. He’s also known for hosting traditional South African braais—best enjoyed with good company and a Springbok game on in the background.