The Team
It’s a family affair at Broken Gate with Josef perfecting wines paired his wife Ande, and daughter Georgie both in sales.
Josef was born in Paris and brought up in Melbourne. He lived and worked in the Clare Valley from 1994 to 1998 at Leasingham Wines. One of his career highlight was being a winery team member, winning the 1994 Jimmy Watson Trophy. Head chef and team lead in ‘Tasting Australia’ representing the Clare Valley in a national wine regions cook off. Designer and creator of a prism shaped wine cask, selling at Sainsbury wines stores in the UK.
Josef is soon to be a graduate of the Wine Technology and Viticulture, which he studied at the University of Melbourne (Dookie Campus).
Josef’s favourite wine is the ‘Little Sweetie’ 2008 Traminer – “it’s a great wine paired with spicy Indian, Thai or Asian cuisine.”
Ande is our vivacious and friendly National Sales Manager. Austrian born, Adelaide raised, Ande has worked as a Primary School teacher, Flight Attendant, National Manager for a Dining Card, Owner of Clarevale Winery Restaurant and has completed varied work in Film and Television. In her spare time, Ande’s interests include Reiki, Yoga, dog loving, Adelaide Crows supporting and bush walking (in which she walked Kokoda, Aug 07).
What does she hope to achieve at Broken Gate within the next year? “To lift our sales profile, making our wonderful range of wines available through boutique retail outlets, restaurants and cafes while sharing our passion for quality Australian wine at a great price.”
Ande’s favourite wine is the Broken Gate Pinot Grigio.
Georgie Orbach joined the Broken Gate Team in 2007 and yes the surname belies another daughter taking a serious interest in the wine industry and joining the family business. The move to the position of Victorian Sales Manager meant relocating from the Clare Valley where she previously worked in Viticulture.
Georgie’s hard work, attention to detail and amazing work ethic has seen Broken Gate advance not only in behind the scenes, but continues to give a personal touch to all our Melbourne retail outlets she services.
Georgie’s favourite wine is the Broken Gate Shiraz.
Born in Melbourne, Sharday has spent time living in the Clare Valley, S.A. In 2007, she completed an Advanced Diploma in Advertising at the RMIT University, Melbourne. Last year she took a month trip to Israel and Western Europe where she developed a passion for St.Goar Riesling’s, Beaujolais white’s and Munich’s Hofbrauhaus! What does 2010 hold for Sharday? A Fashion Merchandising degree and helping out the family business.
Her role at Broken Gate is the Website Manager/Administration Executive.
Her favourite wine is the Side Gate Sauvignon Blanc.
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It doesn’t come as a surprise that another Orbach girl has joined the family business!
Emme finished V.C.E. at Siena College in 2008 and since then has commenced a Visual Art & Design degree at Australian Catholic University.
Her role with Broken Gate is a Promotional Wine Tasting Presenter and Graphic Designer. Her most recent work involved the design of our ‘House’ range which features a quirky and trendy label.
Emme’s favourite wine is the Broken Gate Pinot Grigio.
Joshy is a Papillion cross Chihuahua who has been with Broken Gate for 10 years.
He loves sleeping under the desk in the office at Rokeby street and playing the grumpy ‘security’ guard to all visitors!
More importantly, his bark is worse than his bite!
4 year old Miki Juro, a Japanese Spitz, is one of the friendliest faces at Broken Gate. He is best known for his trademark hugs, but more commonly, all the white fur left around the office. He greets all visitors with a warm ‘WOOF WOOF’ hello!