Hop & Vine Video
Who We Are
Terry Mitchell
Director / Owner
Terry is an industry veteran, with having worked in most aspects of the
liquor industry he offers a wealth of hands on experience and knowledge.
Terry originally hails from Otago; his sales grounding started in 1981
with a job at Wilson Neill and so began his enjoyment for the liquor
industry. In 1986 an opportunity arose to work for Speight's Brewery in
Dunedin, Initially employed as a merchandiser, he moved through to sales then was promoted to the role of Sales Manager for the Southland / Central Otago regions, based in Invercargill.
In 1997, Terry, with family in tow, moved to Christchurch to embark on a new challenge with NZ Wines & Spirits as off-premise Sales Manager. After restructuring in 1999, he chose to leave the corporate world behind to set up Hop and Vine Distribution. Hop and Vine has evolved over time and been fine tuned to what it is today. Terry's speciality over the years has been matching our customers with the best products from our portfolio that will work best for them and their business, combined with never letting them forget how important they are.
Terry considers his work as his dream job, and enjoys building strong and mutually successful business relationships with his customers, along with representing award winning products. When not working it's golf (LOTS of golf) or you will find him hanging with his two sons Tim and Nic and enjoying some relaxation time with his wife Carole, and a bottle of fine wine or craft beer.
Testimonials
"Terry and Carole have been servicing Cook n with Gas well for over 4 years. During this time their quiet confidence, determination along with great service have easily won over our list with their great portfolio of quality beer and wine. In these economic times while others demand bulk purchases they are happy to split cases, drop off top ups and run promotions exclusive to our needs. We appreciate their efforts and really enjoy working with them to our mutual benefit."
- Bruce Griffiths/Director, Cook n with Gas
"Hop and Vine have improved our wine selection and sales, also customers are leaving good feedback of wines. Terry, thank you for matching our food with your wines."
- Rajiv/Owner, Maharaja Restaurant, Blenheim
"Terry and Carole always deliver a friendly, prompt & helpful service. Hop and Vine are one of our favourite suppliers."
- Katherine & Stephen/Owners, Trading Rooms Restaurant, Akaroa
"Terry & Carole from Hop and Vine Ltd have played a major role in the creation of the Green Dolphin wine list. In 2004, Terry turned up on the doorstep, offering his portfolio of wines to us, eight years later his wine portfolio makes up 90% of the Green Dolphin wine list, including the reserve list. Terry's straight up attitude has always been valued highly to us, as well as Carole's creative input on the wine lists. Hop and Vine supply boutique style wines that you would normally not see in supermarkets shelves. This is important to us when created a point of difference to our clients. We would highly recommend Hop and Vine to anyone! Thank you Terry & Carole
- Matt and Louise Marshall/Green Dolphin Restaurant and Bar, Kaikoura
Dot Dixon
Accounts
Stacey Hebbard
Account Manager / Otago Southland
With years of customer service experience and a love of dealing with people ,
joining the team at Hop and Vine was a no brainer. The first time I tried red wine
was in France years ago and since then I've been hooked , I tried different wines
and beers around the world as I travelled through Europe, America, the Caribbean,
Canada, Africa and more recently closer to home.I truly believe
we have some of the best in the world.
Dan Housley
Business Development / Auckland
I'm passionate about good wine, good beer and good people. I studied Graphic Design and advertising at Auckland University of Technology, and graduated fresh faced with a degree but no real interest in the subjects. I hung about the house, annoyed the cat for a while, then decided to become a babysitter in Austria. From day one, I called a small wine region my home and despite knowing no German I soon learned how to order a glass of spatlese.
Back in New Zealand, my love of wine continued as I fell into the wine industry, first in the retail sector - learning about sales, management and what makes New Zealand wine special - before moving to an account management role with Hop and Vine, which I certainly enjoy because my life and job continues to be about good wine, good beer and good people.
I have lived in Queenstown since 1989. A tourism and hospitality professional with an NZIM diploma in management I have worked in senior management roles in Queenstown for some of NZ's leading companies.
Prior to settling in Queenstown I worked as a ski Instructor and ski guide in Australia, Austria, Canada and France. Between seasons, I worked in hospitality, as a cocktail waitress in some silver service establishments. My love of sking continues, and I continue to compete at a high level.
When I'm not working I am a mum to two gorgeous boys so if I'm not building Lego or learning the latest ninja moves Im running anything from 5k to Marathons I'm not fussy.
Dan has Joined the Hop and Vine Team July 2018,
Megan O'Neill
Account Manager / Canterbury
Account Manager / Queenstown
Margie Slattery-Smith
After working in the restaurant scene for over 10 years in Nelson and Wellington, I fell deeply and madly in love with wine. Pursuing more knowledge I signed up for the WSET course gaining Level 3 with a distinction in tasting - it can be said I really enjoy drinking wine!
In my spare time (after being a Mum of two young boys, working at Hop and Vine and at the local fine wine shop), I also help manage my husband’s restaurant which gives me a great insight on how Nelson restaurants run.
Jessica Coyne
Account Manager / Nelson
Head Office Team
Carole Mitchell
Office Manager / Owner
Scott Morris
Warehouse Manager
Tamara-Lee Law
Admin / Orders
Scott is in charge of Inwards and Outwards goods, and anything in between.
Tamara has joined the H & V Team in November 2018. Tamara's role is Customer Service.
Dot has come from a background in Accounts for Inland Revenue, she joined Hop and Vine
in 2015 to cover for the bosses, while they were overseas, She loved it so much that she has
stayed on - Dot works on a Tuesday 9am - 330pm.
Carole is also from Otago, starting off in a career in retail pharmacy as a Dispensary Technician, that I remained in until Terry's career path moved to Invercargill.
By this time we were proud parents of two boys (Tim and Nic), I landed a part time job with Croxley Stationary, and was able to transfer when we moved to Christchurch in 1997. This role allowed me to develop strong experience in administration, sales, merchandising, telemarketing, and customer relations - skills that were grounding for when in 2001 , she took the plunge and tested out working alongside Terry-
I guess it was a success because now 21 years on, I am still working alongside Terry.