Some definitions of the French word Terroir that explain the variables of a certain vineyard (including soil, temperature, rainfall, sunlight & topography) also include the human variable. Viticultural and Winemaking decisions greatly affect the wine we make. While it is important to treat the environment with respect, treating each other with respect also produces better wine. We are a small team with a big vision.
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| Company Director Bruce is a recent convert from chartered accounting to the wine business. While wondering why this took him so long he also ponders our big picture questions such as direction and style. He prefers to do this pondering from the close proximity of world-class trout fishing rivers and tramping huts and is currently calculating whether a helicopter used for frost protection would also make it to the local ski field in the same trip! |
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| ViticulturistNick is a recent import from the South Australian heartland of the Barossa Valley. He has crossed the ditch (struggling against the current going the other way) to fish trout and stalk deer and in his spare time develop and manage 37 hectares of our vineyard! This man of the land managed the majority of Penfolds Grange vineyards in Australia including Magill Estate, Block 42, Koonunga Hill and Kalimna. Say no more. |
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| Winemaker Dom has a Post Grad Dip in Viticulture & Oenology from Lincoln University - which specialises in cool climate winemaking, after graduating with a Commerce & Management degree in 1998. Between times he spent five years travelling the world where his personal wine journey started. Since starting at Greystone, Dom has worked at renowned wineries Chehalem Wines in Oregon and Weingut Leitz in the Rheingau, Germany. |
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| Marketing & Distribution Manager Roseworthy graduate and mother of three small children, Angela comes to us ex-Rockford, Fox Creek Wines and Liquorland Corporate in Australia. She is passionate about the Waipara region and its future as a home of quality wine and food. Married to Nick they own "The Food Farm"- an organic property which grows strawberries and fresh figs among other things. A good place to get a dinner invite!! |
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