The Family
The people, lineage, and working roles behind Sanguine Estate.
“The most important thing in the world is family and love.” The legacy site makes family central to the brand story. This replacement page carries that forward as more than a staff list: it shows the estate as a family-built business shaped by stewardship, hospitality, and winemaking across generations.
Family quote
“The most important thing in the world is family and love.”
That sentiment sits underneath the estate story, the cellar-door tone, and the way Sanguine presents itself to guests online and in person.
Why this page matters
More than founders, it shows the working shape of the estate.
Across the live and replacement site, family is used to explain why the wines, hospitality, distribution, and operations still feel close to source rather than delegated away into a generic business layer.
Lineage
From Hunter family stewardship back to Pietro D’Orsa.
The family page and vineyard story connect the present estate to a deeper Victorian vigneron lineage through Pietro D’Orsa, giving the public story a longer historical arc than a simple modern founding narrative.
Owner / Father
Tony Hunter
Part of the founding family story that shaped the vineyard, winery, and long-term direction of Sanguine Estate.
Owner / Mother
Lyn Hunter
A central part of the family-led hospitality and stewardship behind the estate.
CEO / Daughter
Jodi Marsh
Leads the customer-facing and operating side of the business and remains a direct contact for enquiries and events.
Winemaker / Son
Mark Hunter
Winemaker and vineyard leader, with a long role in shaping both the vineyard and the Sanguine winemaking style.
CFO / Daughter-in-law
Melissa Hunter
Supports finance and distribution-facing operations across the broader Sanguine business.
Project Manager / Son-in-law
Brett Marsh
Supports strategic and implementation work across the estate and its digital operating model.
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Security / Fur Baby
Maxi
A memorable part of the family identity represented on the legacy public site.
Great Great Grandfather
Pietro D'Orsa
Represents the deeper family lineage that links the estate story back into Victorian vigneron history.