
Grandson of the late founders, John H. Niven started his wine career with Australia’s Southcorp Wines, the then owners of Penfolds, Lindemans, and other premium Australian properties. He worked his way up to eventually become Brand Manager for Seven Peaks, Coldstream Hills, and Devil’s Lair. In 1999, he moved on to join the family business, spearheading the expansion of their portfolio of wines. Over the course of 20 years, he developed and managed the Baileyana, True Myth, Tangent, and Zocker brands.