Grant Rimmer

Founder & Managing Director

As a far younger man back in 1992 I commenced working in Cellar Door sales in Australia's Hunter Valley. Since that initial taste I was hooked on wine as my career choice. My passion for the industry led me to complete my qualification in Wine Marketing at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus. After gaining experience across production, sales and marketing I progressed my career to senior management level within several NZ wineries.
Feeling the entrepreneurial pull and with New Zealand’s 1st defence of the Americas Cup looming I founded the country's first N.Z. Wine Makers' Centre in downtown Auckland. Over a 6-year period my team and I developed a successful business with a significant portion of sales being exported directly to international consumers. After divesting the sales side of the business in 2006 I rebranded the export side as "nzwinehome". 

Since our inception back in 2006 we have proudly pioneered the development of the Direct to International Consumer Sales Channel. At our heart we believe that NZ Wine Producers should 100% of their relationship, directly with their Customers. Everything we do is directed towards supporting our Producer Partners maximise their direct to International Consumer wine sales. 
My team and I are always keen to share ideas on ways that we can support you, so please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

Favourite Wine: Gewürztraminer/IPA ! - anything super spicy. And fuller style Red wines, especially those with added complexity from bottle age 

Nikki Philips

Support Office Manager

After spending many years working abroad in the investment banking and finance industries throughout the UK, Dubai and Sydney, I now call NZ home with my husband and two step-sons.

Whilst traveling I was able to satisfy my passion for wine by immersing myself in the respective countries wines so I feel qualified to say NZ has the best by far!  Having seen the wine of choice at many large conferences and events overseas, it’s clear that the rest of the world agrees with me. 

I have a particular interest in finding and sampling some of the lesser known wineries wherever I travel as I love to hear their story and see their passion.

In my free time I enjoy traveling, music, yoga and hanging out with Larry our Swedish Vallhund puppy.  However, there’s nothing I treasure more than the regular Sunday afternoon catch up with my family where we talk about the week and usually sample a bottle or two. 

Favourite Wine: Pinot Noir all the way!

Angel Storey

Export Support Specialist

As the youngest member of the NZ Wine Home team, I joined the ranks in 2019 with a short employment history. I have found myself incredibly lucky working to support our partners in the wine industry in exporting our country’s gorgeous wine around the world – an honorable role that so few can claim.

Beyond exporting wine, you’ll spot me over the grill at New Zealand’s biggest music festivals; blessing my partner’s cup with my latest wine interest; or bronzing with friends and family at the lake over a weekend. 

Favourite Wine: Through the summer months, I find Sunday afternoons pass by slower with a glass of Rosé – and over the cooler months, you’ll find an aromatic mulled wine in my hand. That said, I’ll always take a sip of whatever-is-on-offer – especially if it’s something that has never graced my taste buds before. 

Ashlee Clotworthy

Export Support Specialist

Prior to starting my journey here at NZ Wine Home I have worked in various roles. With my most recent having a strong customer focus, it has helped me to understand the importance of the relationships we build and service given day to day. I love a good to-do list or spreadsheet so you’ll catch me planning anything I possibly can…

I grew up in Auckland and moved to Tauranga a year ago, drawn to the amazing lifestyle and atmosphere the Bay of Plenty has to offer. In my spare time you’ll find me with my two young kids which is always a beautiful mess!

Favourite Wine: I always appreciate how a type of wine can really set a mood or an occasion, it could hold a memory with the taste. Bubbles for me is a celebration so I would say this is my all-time favourite, not just the taste but the experience and the memories that come with it.

Louise McAlpine

Accounts Administrator

Louise joined the nzwinehome team in early 2019 and coming from a lengthy professional background in accounts and finances, she is our inhouse expert handling all things numbers.

She's a mum to two young children, and being a mum has lead her to disover her love for wine!

In her spare time if she's not running around after the kids she enjoys gardening, cooking and rollerblading with her husband.

Favourite Wine: Sparkling