People

 
 

Q WINE is a New Zealand owned boutique wine brand with a passionate and dedicated team.

JULES MATTHEWS
GENERAL MANAGER

Jules Matthews and Jules Stephan met working together in investment banking. A lifelong lover of travel, food and fine wine she jumped at the opportunity to establish a wine company when the opportunity presented itself in 2003. Following her passion has required a journey of continual learning, and her vision has played a major role in the creation of the Q WINE brand.

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ANTONY WORCH
WINEMAKER

French born Worch took over as, Chief Winemaker for Q WINE in 2012, helping to develop the distinctive style of Q. He studied oenology at Universite Montpellier, worked a harvest in South Africa before finally settling in the South Island of New Zealand. 

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JULES STEPHAN
OWNER

Stephan is an enthusiastic wine lover and collector of fine wines. After completing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Auckland University, he embarked on a distinguished career as an investment banker. Since 2000, Stephan has been pursuing private business interests, with Q WINE holding a special place in his heart.