Angus Barnes has been appointed general manager of Mount Pleasant in the Hunter Valley.
The appointment announced by Mount Pleasant Wines today will see the Pokolbin-born wine executive return to his roots. He continues to serve as treasurer of the Wine Communicators of Australia and was awarded lifetime membership to the organisation this year.
“My experience in the industry has been extensive both domestically and internationally,” Barnes says.
“I look forward to focusing on larger strategic goals for Mount Pleasant while leading the team and continuing to produce iconic, elegant and expressive wines.”
Barnes served as Executive Officer for NSW Wine for close to six years. Among other things, in 2021, Barnes secured an additional $1.2 million in funding for the New South Wales wine industry to be distributed between 2021-2023.
His past professional experience also includes 15 years at Pernod Ricard Winemakers and two with See Saw Wines.
The Medich Family Office bought the Mount Pleasant business - including the winery and vineyards in Pokolbin - from McWilliam's last year and Calabria Family Wines acquired the remaining assets from the McWilliam's family, including the McWilliam's Wines’ business, Hanwood winery and associated land in Griffith. The total deal was reported to be worth $50 million.
The Medich Family Office reports that since the acquisition. it has invested heavily in the winery, cellar door and vineyards.
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