The Coterie is an integrated wine company crafting distinctive brands from an exceptional winery estate. Located on the Wairau terrace in sunny Marlborough and shaped by decades of winegrowing experience, our vineyards, winery, wetlands and olive groves tell the story of our commitment to this place.

good wine.

 Distinctive Marlborough wines crafted with character, provenance and purpose.

Good people.

We are guided by our belief that great wine comes from great people with a shared commitment to quality, stewardship and long-term thinking.

Good Impact.

Looking after our environment, supporting our communities and continuously improving the way we do business.

Our People

Ben Glover and Rhyan Wardman are business partners and winemakers. Combined, they have more than fifty years’ winemaking and wine management experience.

Rhyan Wardman

Managing Director

Rhyan brings extensive experience across winemaking, business leadership, governance and innovation.

His focus is building a resilient wine business capable of creating long-term value for people, place and brand.

Ben Glover

Co-owner & Chief Winemaker

One of New Zealand's most respected winemakers, Ben combines international experience with deep Marlborough roots. His commitment to wine quality and regional leadership shapes everything we do.

Great Wine Is Created by Great People

Behind every bottle is a team of growers, winemakers, thinkers and doers united by a shared purpose.

From vineyard to cellar, our people are united by a shared commitment to excellence.

We encourage fresh thinking, continuous learning and a willingness to challenge ourselves in pursuit of better outcomes.

The future of wine depends on talented people who care deeply about what they do.

We're proud to be creating a place where they can thrive.