Meet the Amazing Greystone Interns: Tim Romer

Every harvest season, Greystone welcomes a team of interns from all over the world—Italy, France, Germany, England, North America, and beyond. While they come from different backgrounds, they share a passion for wine and a dedication to learning and growing in this field.

Harvest is an intense and rewarding time, filled with long days of pressing, fermenting, monitoring, and plenty of cleaning. Through the hard work, we exchange knowledge, techniques, and traditions from our respective corners of the industry. Our interns don’t just work together; they live together, eat together, and become part of the Greystone family. These connections last long after the wine has finished fermenting and is put to barrel, as we continue to exchange visits, bottles, and friendships across the globe. In this blog series, we introduce you to the people behind the harvest—their backgrounds, inspirations, and aspirations.

Q&A with Greystone Intern – Tim Romer

Q: Where are you originally from, and where do you live now?
A: I was born in Germany and live in the Mosel Valley.

Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in the wine industry, and how long have you been working in this field?
A: I grew up on a winery owned by my parents. This inspired me to complete an apprenticeship at a winery so that I can take over the business one day.

Q: What’s your line of work back home?
A: I work at my parents’ winery.

Q: How did you first learn about Greystone Wines?
A: My friend and neighbour Lucas worked with you and was thrilled. He told me many great stories about your winery and got me excited about it.

Q: What excites you the most about this upcoming vintage?
A: To learn new things and see how viticulture is done on the other side of the world.

Q: Have you visited New Zealand before, or have you explored other winemaking regions?
A: I have not been to New Zealand yet. I have only explored the German wine regions and Luxembourg. However, I have already tasted many international wines.

Q: What do you enjoy most about vintage?
A: Seeing the result of what you have worked for all year in the vineyard.

Q: Was wine a part of your family life growing up? Did your parents drink it or let you try a sip?
A: Growing up on a winery, wine and viticulture have always been part of my life. Since I was legally allowed to drink wine, I have enjoyed tasting many different wines with my parents and friends.

Q: If you could choose one last wine to enjoy, what would it be (death row wine)?
A: I would choose a Riesling Kabinett from the Mosel Valley.

Q: What future aspirations do you have – in or out of the wine world? 
A: I want to take over my parents’ winery one day.