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From left to right: Mike Donaldson, Mat Donaldson, Chris Donaldson, Ivan Donaldson, Paul Donaldson, Ed Donaldson and Belinda Donaldson are the family behind Pegasus Bay winery.
Ivan Donaldson first planted a small vineyard in Canterbury soil in the seventies as a hobby. The vineyard was one of the first ones to be planted in the region and quickly turned into a love of wine for the former neurologist, who sought to pursue winemaking as a full-time career. The hobby vineyard eventually moved to a larger piece of land in Waipara, North Canterbury, where it is now known as Pegasus Bay winery. It’s run by seven members of the Donaldson family, who have different roles from the winemaking itself to grounds keeping at the vineyard, selling the wine, advertising it and maintaining its quality.
Posted on April 05, 2021
Charlie Tsegeletos and Tom Gendall
SONOMA, Calif. After 19 years as head winemaker at Cline Family Cellars Charlie Tsegeletos, has retired. He is succeeded by Tom Gendall, in a newly created position, Director of Winemaking and Viticulture.
Tsegeletos’s successful career in the wine industry spans 41 years. He started his winemaking journey in 1980 after graduating with a degree in Agricultural Science and Management from the University of California at Davis. He enjoyed winemaking roles at Pendleton Winery, Hacienda Wine Cellars and D’Agostini Winery prior to joining Glen Ellen Winery where he held the position of Senior Director of Winemaking for 15 years. In 2002, Tsegeletos joined Cline Family Cellars and managed all winemaking, production operations, and grower relations. During his tenure, he played a critical role in building the company’s portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized wine brands including Cline Family Cellars