our
team

“Every bottle embodies not only the unique flavours from each terroir but also the unwavering commitment and skill of our talented professionals supported by our remarkable 128-year legacy of expertise”.

Some workers have been connected to Norton for over three generations, conferring a family atmosphere in our winery. We are as passionate about producing Argentine wine as our founder was when he signed that first barrel.

CEO & PRESIDENT

michael
halstrick

Born in Germany and raised in Austria until he was four years old, Michael studied at the University of Boston and lived all over the world before discovering his deep love for Argentina. For the past 24 years, his home has been in Mendoza, right by Bodega Norton, after his father, Gernot Swarovski, invested in the winery and Michael became President and CEO.

He has dedicated himself to ensuring Norton becomes a byword for excellence. In 2003 his hard work and commitment were acknowledged when he was named Wine Industry Businessman of the Year. Father of two daughters, he is happily married to an Argentine lawyer, his most important bond to the land of sun and good wine.

CHIEF WINEMAKER

david
bonomi

As part of a new generation of young and innovative winemakers shifting the industry, David first discovered his passion for winemaking while spending most of his time in his father’s vineyard. Born in Mendoza, Argentina, from a family of Italian immigrants with strong winemaking traditions, David explains that “the relationship with wine in our family was always our livelihood”.

As his enthusiasm for wine grew, he decided to study Oenology at Don Bosco University and Juan Agustin Maza University. Since then, the wines David has created at Norton have been awarded over 90 points, recognised by the world’s best wine critics. In 2020, he was named Winemaker of the Year by the world-renowned English wine critic Tim Atkin.

AGRONOMIST

clodomiro
graffigna

He is passionate about agronomy as his way of life. He is an agronomist and winemaker who graduated from the School of Agricultural Sciences of Mendoza with over 12 years of experience working with premium wineries in the country. He has consulted for vineyards in Mendoza, San Juan, Entre Ríos and Chubut. He is Norton’s Vineyard Manager leading a big team and working side by side with the winemaking team, taking care of the best of our terroir and its fruits. Married to Milagros, he is a father of three boys and one girl.

Embracing passion

vineyard team

Every bottle embodies not only the unique flavours from each terroir but also the unwavering commitment and skill of our talented professionals supported by our remarkable 128-year legacy of expertise.

Some workers have been connected to Norton for over three generations, conferring our winery with a family atmosphere. We are as passionate about producing fine Argentine wine as our founder was when he signed that first barrel.