With ancestral roots from Piemonte, Italy and Kefalonia in Greece, Susanna has a diverse cultural background, with a taste for good wine and food. Susanna began her career in the fashion business and later became a stay at home mom. Susanna then progressed to a Life Coach profession and studied at Nordic School of Feng Shui. She has other interests in art, painting, design and now the vineyard. Susanna has enjoyed taking a key role in the successful branding and design of the tasting room and wine estate.
Douglas, husband to Susanna, was brought up in Sweden, from a young age he’d enjoy listening to business talks over the breakfast table. Douglas spent most of his career in the marine insurance business, but always loved the thought of owning a farm. This passion for the country air felt a perfect fit with the vineyard and he has since gone on a journey to create the wines that truly reflect the terroir and his and Susanna’s style and attitude to life.
The eldest of the 2 sons is a tinkerer. Following studying Psychology at university, he’s thoroughly enjoyed being involved in the vineyard work – if time allows and plays a vital role, particularly during harvesting. Charles like his mother is a keen foodie and talented in the kitchen so wine is high on his agenda.
The youngest in the team, has a number of interests including sport, design, photography and diving. After completing his studies in Design and Technology at Loughborough University, he then went on to be a diver at a marine research station in Seychelles. He has now left the vineyard to work on a yacht in the Mediterranean for a change, but we’re sure the grapes will pull him home soon. Tom’s strong views of design and branding have influenced much of the creative work of the Busi Jacobsohn brand.
Our youngest tri-colour, smooth collie, was born in Yorkshire and has settled in fast. She is great checking every corner of the vineyard and chasing pheasants away. Being a herding dog she takes guarding the grapes very seriously.
Our black Mini-schnauzer, who was born in Sweden 2009, thoroughly enjoys guarding the estate.
Our supervisors in the vineyard during the growing season. Thanks to them and their families we are able to grow our grapes and harvest at the peak of maturity.
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