MEET THE TEAM


Alex McKay

Alex McKay

Director & Winemaker

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Overseeing operations across the business, winery and vineyards, Alex is deeply involved in every aspect of Collector Wines. Vintage sees him constantly on the move between the Canberra District, Hilltops, Gundagai and Tumbarumba wine regions, while the months beyond harvest are a balance of strategy, winemaking, bottling, grape growing and representing Collector Wines across Australia.

Emma Shaw

Emma Shaw

General Manager

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Working closely with Managing Director Alex McKay, Emma oversees all aspects of production, operations, sales and marketing. Emma holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Sydney), a Master of Business (ANU), and is completing the Bachelor of Wine Science (CSU).

Daniel McCleave

Daniel McCleave

Vineyard & Production Manager

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Daniel oversees vineyard operations and winery production, logistics, forecasting and planning. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Commerce (ANU), a Bachelor of Economics (ANU) and is completing the Bachelor of Wine Science (CSU).

Harriet Welton-Holmes

Harriet Welton-Holmes

Tasting Room, Wine Club & Laboratory Manager

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Harriet oversees both the Tasting Room experience and the Collector community, shaping each with a thoughtful and considered approach, whilst also managing the Winery Laboratory. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Archaeology (University of Nottingham, UK) and a Master of Science in Forensic Explosives and Fire Investigation (Cranfield University, UK). Harriet also holds a Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 qualification and is passionate about making wine feel both approachable and memorable.

Cathy Thornton

Cathy Thornton

Deliveries Coordinator

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Cathy coordinates deliveries and logistics, helping ensure wines arrive safely and efficiently to customers, wholesale clients and members across Australia. Passionate about customer service, she brings warmth, care and a personal touch to every delivery.

Justine Teal

Justine Teal

Business Development Manager — Sydney

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Justine leads business development and consumer strategy for the Sydney market, drawing on 15 years of experience across sales and marketing, alongside an MBA and an undergraduate degree in marketing and communications.

We are grateful for long-term relationships we share with growers across the Canberra District, Hilltops, Gundagai and Tumbarumba wine regions.