About Us

Diane Rae (Cheese Maker)Diane Rae

(Cheese Maker)

Originally a Psychologist and Financial Planner, Diane moved to Tasmania from Queensland in 2001 with her partner Alan. She has practised organic farming for 11 years and has expanded her knowledge into sheep cheese making through studies at the University of Melbourne. Winner of the 2004 Tasmanian Rural Woman of the Year Award and the 2006 Telstra Business Womens Innovation Award, Diane has built an enviable reputation as a forward thinker and innovator.

Ryan Hartshorn (Marketing Manager/Public Relations Manager) Ryan Hartshorn

(Marketing Manager/Public Relations Manager)

Ryan has recently completed his Bachelor of Business Management in which he majored in Marketing and Tourism at the University of Queensland and the University of Tasmania. Ryan is the creator of all the packaging designs for Grandvewe Cheeses and all label designs for Grandview Vineyard. Ryan is also responsible for construction and maintenance of this website.

Nicole Gilliver (Cheese Maker/Wine Maker/Sales Manager) Nicole Gilliver

(Cheese Maker/Wine Maker/Sales Manager)

Nicole's experience in the wine and food industry is very extensive. Having spent time in France and Europe she developed a well rounded appreciation for the 'finer things' in life. Nicole's passion for wine in particular led her to pursue a career in wine retail with Queensland's best fine wine retailer and subsequently with one of Australia's finest wine wholesalers. She is also regarded amongst her peers as having one of the finest 'wine educated' palates for her age. Having joined the family business in 2005 it is Nicole's intention to learn the cheesemaking and winemaking "ropes" of the family business and to contribute to the development of the business to it's full potential.

Alan Irish (Wine maker) Toto & Rosie 

(Welcoming Committee)

Toto (Golden Retriever) has been in the family for four years and Rosie (Chocolate Lab) 1 year.  They continually win the hearts of the visitors arriving at our cheesery.