1. Tell us about your experience in grape growing? We have been growing grapes at Mt Bera since 2008, and started with no viticultural knowledge but had a very strong desire to not use synthetic chemicals, so immediately converted to growing organically. We purchased an undervine mower, raised all the dripper lines, went on many courses including Elaine Ingham’s Soil …

1. Tell us about your experience in grape growing? We established Ngeringa Vineyards in 2001, it is now one of the oldest certified biodynamic vineyards in South Australia. Planting our vineyard on certified biodynamic land without the use of chemicals was very rewarding. We weren’t after a fast and enormous crop and were prepared to be patient, doing considerable handwork …

1. Tell us about your experience in grape growing? Sadly, it’s been a pretty rough ride. I’ve been in the winemaking industry for close to 20 years, but only been a vineyard owner / grower since mid-2018. Since then, we’ve had a shocking season in 2019, with yields down >50% on the long-term average, and then in the lead up …

1. Tell us about your experience in grape growing? In 2002 Brendan and Janet purchased Lansdowne vineyard in Forreston. It had originally been planted from 1996 to 2000. The decisions about how to manage the vineyard were made after consulting other vignerons and from advice given by suppliers. As time went on, we learned more about alternatives to the conventional …

1. Tell us about your experience in grape growing? I have been involved in grape growing since 1978, including consulting to and owning vineyards in McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, Langhorne Creek, and the Limestone Coast. Our Adelaide Hills vineyard ‘K1’ was the first significant planting in the Kuitpo region and currently has a large variety of grapevine varieties. 2. What …

1. Tell us about your experience in grape growing? After starting in the industry operating a post knocker in McLaren Vale in the 90’s doing vineyard developments, I’ve been lucky enough to have travelled, worked or studied in most Australian wine regions since then. After a lengthy and enjoyable stint on the Shaky Islands to our east, my wife, son, …

1. Tell us about your experience in grape growing? My life in the wine industry began as a winemaker in 1974, first at Orlando and then Hardys. My first foray into wine grape growing was in 1976 with my first vineyard at Springton. In 1982 I bought land and planted my 12ha vineyard at Lenswood in 1982. For the past …