D'ARENBERG'S NEW AMBASSADOR

FAMILY-OWNED McLaren Vale winery d'Arenberg has appointed TV presenter and wine writer Nick James-Martin as a winemaker and brand ambassador. Currently studying for his Masters in Oenology at Adelaide University, Nick has done vintages in France and New Zealand and before his winemaking career was marketing manager at Reschke Wines in Coonawarra and event manager of the International Wine Challenge in London. He joins the winemaking team at d'Arenberg led by chief winemaker and viticulturist Chester Osborn and will help the Osborn family promote d'Arenberg worldwide. "With over 60 countries stocking d'Arenberg wines it is becoming increasingly difficult for Chester and his father d'Arry to maintain an ongoing personal presence in all markets," Nick says. "Similar to the traditional winemaking philosophies employed at d'Arenberg, we feel that there is no substitute for meeting our customers face to face."