The passion for wine and viticulture started in the cool climate region of Orange in NSW in 1995 at Bloodwood Estate. It was here that I was lucky to be mentored by a pioneer of the region and industry, which gave me the strong grounding to grow premium wine grapes.

After 24 years of challenging viticulture in three wine regions around Australia (Orange NSW, Hunter Valley NSW and Adelaide Hills SA) I have experienced growing grapes for the family wine companies to the corporate wine giants.

I have learnt over the years that every vintage and region is different and that a proactive approach, attention to detail, and precision timing is the only recipe to super premium vineyard management. Every vineyard has different soils, aspects, varieties, row orientations and microclimates and this is what inspires and challenges me to try and grow better and better fruit every year.

My enthusiasm for the wine industry and viticulture was ignited 27 years ago when I moved to South Australia from rural NSW.

After completing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Viticulture) while working in the Auto Electrical industry for 18 years, I started my new career path in the wine industry in the Adelaide Hills where I have managed multiple corporate and privately owned premium vineyards simultaneously for 11 years.

My experience in the Adelaide Hills has increased my passion for growing super premium fruit.

With my farming background and holistic approach to wine grape production I have a sound understanding of the challenges associated with the unique topography, numerous soil types, irrigation systems and specialised requirements of the diversity that we are fortunate to have in the Adelaide Hills.

This has enabled me to deliver premium fruit that has been sought after by boutique and corporate wine companies to produce multi-award winning wines.