Gwyn Olsen

Fascinated with science from a young age, it was Gwyn’s interest in the natural environment that led her top study a career in winemaking. After completing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, she went on to study a post graduate degree in oenology at the University of Adelaide in 2005.

Since then, she has completed three vintages in France in Languedoc, Saint-Èmilion and burgundy, held the Assistant Winemaker role at Villa Maria.

For her next challenge, Gwyn accepted the position of Senior Winemaker with McWilliams covering the pivotal role of building production across New Zealand and the Hunter Valley. In 2013, she was appointed Chief Executive Winemaker at Briar Ridge, followed by the role of Heard Winemaker for Davis Premium Vineyards and Pepper Tree Wines in 2015.

Ahead of the 2024 vintage, Gwyn relocated to the Barossa’s Eden Valley and joined Henschke as Senior Winemaker. Her exceptional winemaking skills and robust knowledge of winers operations means she has quickly become an integral part of the Henschke team.

Gwyn’s enthusiasm and dedication to the win industry, a passion for creating wines with a strong sense of place and the confidence to push boundaries in winemaking is evident in her success to date.