Glengarry has long been a part of the Ponsonby landscape, since the early 1940s in fact, and as we near our 80th anniversary, it’s a great time to reflect on our journey to date as we also look ahead to an exciting future.
My name is Aroha Jakicevich and I’m privileged to lead Glengarry in my role as the fourth generation of our family to do so. While I embrace the tradition we’ve created over the years, I’m also intent on introducing a fresh perspective to what comes next.
Our story began with my great-grandfather, Joseph Jakicevich, who was granted a licence in 1945 to open one of the country’s first wine shops at 54 Jervois Road, Herne Bay. Back then, the rules were strict – only New Zealand wines were sold and you had to buy at least two gallons at a time. We’ve certainly come a long way since those days! That shop still stands today, a testament to our family’s perseverance and our dedication to our customers. It was eventually joined by its sister store at 139 Ponsonby Road.
In the 1970s, Glengarry became a pioneer, hosting New Zealand’s first consumer wine tastings in the Jervois Road store. Back then, customers mostly asked, "red or white?" Today, we’re proud of our role in shaping New Zealand’s wine culture, introducing new tastes to the community and extending the boundaries of wine knowledge. From our superb Kiwi offerings to the finest selections from around the globe, Glengarry has always been about sharing a passion for great beverages with our customers.
As I step into a new leadership role, I’m committed to both honouring our history and shaking things up a bit. We’ve always believed that life’s too short to drink bad wine and that philosophy will continue to drive us as we push the boundaries and keep things exciting, with Glengarry as a place where customers can feel connected not just to the products they really enjoy, but to the people and the stories behind them.
Supporting local family businesses is more important than ever and we’re incredibly grateful to be part of this supremely interesting and vibrant community. Here’s to many more years of shared experiences, great stories and perhaps a few surprises along the way. (AROHA JAKICEVICH)
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