FORBES WINE

I have been working with wine most of my life, beginning as a cellarhand at Hardy's McLaren Vale winery in 1974. The following year I moved to their Barossa Siegersdorf winery and, under the inspired leadership of Brian Croser, we made some awe-inspiring Rieslings that took the Australian wine show circuit by storm. This was the start of my love affair with Riesling. Over the next few years, I studied Wine Science by correspondence, learning the theory and science to back up my practical experience. I bought a small vineyard at Springton, consisting only of old vine Riesling.

Also known as: Forbes Wine Co.

Primary location: Strathalbyn Australia