The science of fermentation.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our management team has a combined 60 years experience in the craft, hobby winemaking and distilling industry. We're interested in helping our customers achieve their goals, without breaking the bank.

The WhiteStar Team

Michael Oxner

Michael Oxner, CEO & Founder of the Winemakeri Group of companies in 1992. Started the company as a two person homebrew shop selling wholesale out the back door. Learned how to brew at the tender age of 10, helping his grandfather pick dandelions to make country wine! Now spends most of his time in the R&D yeast lab, tending to his 3 acre experimental vineyard and practising his air guitar. If it has alcohol in it, he has probably brewed it.

Kyle MacIsaac

Kyle MacIsaac, Accounting Manager. Although Kyle is relatively new to the company, he is no stranger to malt, buffers and acids. A graduate of the Cape Breton University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, he brings a wealth of experience from the world of banking to the grain milling business. Kyle likes to keep active, and will make the right pitch or jump through hoops to get the job done - on time and on budget!

Jessica Northrup

Jessica, Administration & Customer Support. Jess started as a temp, and now has her sights on running the company from the ground up. She is your first point of contact when you enter the Whitestar universe. She still has lots to learn, lots to give, and is willing to do what needs to be done to keep our world moving. On weekends you may find her slinging suds at a local watering hole or chillin’ on her patio with her two chihuahuas Betty Lou Who and Diesel.

Sheldon Hiscock

Sheldon Hiscock, Supply Chain Manager. Sheldon has been with the company since 1998, starting out as our retail store manager. He spent 19 years in the retail & wholesale pharmacy trade, honing his management , purchasing and logistics skills. As a classic Mustang enthusiast and active member of Mustang Club of Nova Scotia, he and his spouse can be found cruising on the weekends with fellow Mustang enthusiasts in their vintage cars.

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