The Resilient Vineyard

Auxein was founded to lead the global wine industry toward a sustainable and resilient future, creating a legacy for generations.


Mission Statement

We empower the global wine industry with cutting-edge tools, actionable insights, and transformative knowledge. We challenge boundaries and inspire sustainable practices, creating a resilient and thriving wine industry for generations.

The Founder

Pete Taylor

Pete brings a unique combination of academic rigour and hands-on experience to Auxein. With a Master of Wine & Viticulture from Lincoln University, a Master of Water Resource Management from Canterbury University, and Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers, he understands wine from vine to glass.

His research on climate impacts on Pinot Noir wine quality used high-resolution vineyard-specific climate modeling - the same methodology that underpins Auxein's Insights platform.

Before founding Auxein, Pete worked in climate risk modeling for the finance sector, giving him deep expertise in translating complex data into decision-useful insights. Today, he runs Auxein, developing tools to help the broader industry and dabbles in vineyard operations in Canterbury's Waipara region.

Master of Wine & Viticulture

Lincoln University

CMS Certified Sommelier

Court of Master Sommeliers

Pending Published Research

Climate impacts on wine quality

Climate Risk Background

Financial sector modeling

Our approach

Solutions

We craft science-driven tools and strategies that tackle climate challenges, empowering wine businesses to mitigate risks and drive sustainable growth.

Insights

Our actionable data and deep expertise help the wine industry predict challenges and build resilience at every stage of operations.

Collaboration

Build partnerships across the wine value chain to drive collective action toward sustainability and resilience.

Our journey

2023-2024

Research Foundation

Completed Masters of Wine and Viticulture at Lincoln University, conducted research on high-resolution climate modeling and its impacts on Pinot Noir quality in New Zealand.

2024

Auxein Founded

Established Auxein Limited - To lead the global wine industry toward a sustainable and resilient future, creating a legacy for generations.

2024 - 2026

Auxein Insights Development

Development of the Auxein Platform including climate and spatial modelling, Regional Insights, and our Auxein Insights Pro - comprehensive vineyard management app.

January 2026

Auxein Insights Launch

Released free regional intelligence climate and spatial platform for New Zealand wine regions.

May 2026

Auxein Insights Pro Launch

Planned release of Auxein Insights Pro - your complete vineyard management solution.

Let's work together

Whether you're a vineyard owner, wine industry body, or agricultural technology company—I'd love to discuss how Auxein can support your goals.

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