Our People - at the Winery

Claudia Yanez

Claudia Yanez received an honors pass in agriculture engineering and then went on to complete a post graduate diploma in viticulture and oenology in her home country Chile.

After 6 years of university study Claudia was ready to get stuck into the real world and worked vintages in Chile, California and Australia before settling in Marlborough with her Kiwi husband and two beautiful daughters in 2004. Claudia managers Highfield's cellar door and her passion is sharing, selling and promoting fine wines.

Best Remembered Wine

Domus Aurea Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Favorite Variety

Pinot Noir

Also Loves

Reading South American authors, walking on the beach, chocolate, spending time with family