Brokenwood Wines announced the name of its new Assistant Winemaker this week, following the appointment of Senior Winemaker Stuart Hordern.

Kate Sturgess, the newest addition to the winemaking team at Brokenwood, will join as Assistant Winemaker at the beginning of August, moving from her current role at Balnaves of Coonawarra.

“With the appointment of Stuart Hordern as Senior Winemaker, we were looking for an enthusiastic, qualified winemaker to assist in all aspects of the Brokenwood winemaking operation”, Brokenwood Wines Chief Winemaker and Managing Director Iain Riggs said. “Kate has shown a passion for the wine industry, including cellar work, laboratory, public relations and wine show judging. I have no doubt Kate will be a great asset to Brokenwood as we head to our 44^th vintage in 2016 and beyond.”

Kate has also previously worked at Wirra Wirra, De Iuliis Wines and Mount Langi Ghiran and is excited about her new role in the Hunter Valley.

“I’m looking forward to the rewards and challenges that Brokenwood presents, especially the diverse regional sourcing of grapes as well as the unique wine styles that are the Hunter Valley”, Kate added.