OUR PEOPLE
The Passion and Dedication of a Second-Generation Family-Owned Winery.
The Hawker Family
Warwick and Jenny started Pisa Range Estate while on posting in Beijing, China. Having a passion for both wine and living off the land, when the opportunity arose to buy grape-growing land in Central Otago they jumped at the chance. "As 'pioneers' of the Pisa winegrowing district, its' been a great journey" - Jenny Hawker
On Jenny's passing in 2017, daughter - Sigrid decided to join the family business and continue its success. She now manages Pisa Range Estate along with support from her father Warwick.
Warwick Hawker
Founder & Director
Warwick, worked for many years for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, representing New Zealand in the Pacific, South East Asia, China and the Middle East. In 1994, along with his wife Jenny Hawker decided to develop a vineyard in Central Otago.
Jenny Hawker (1949 - 2017)
Founder & Director
Jenny, along with her husband Warwick established Pisa Range Estate in 1994. Jenny developed and ran the Marketing, Sales and distribution of the business until her passing in 2017.
Sigrid Bodmin
General Manager
Sigrid, daughter of Warwick and Jenny. Her previous career was as a Global Implementations and Project Manager for an International Travel Technology company.