John's wine career began with a small vineyard on Long Island New York in 1973. Visits to the Burgundy and the passage of time brought him to South Gippsland, Victoria.
The climate and the site in South Gippsland favour Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Some nice awards from time to time keep the spirits up and some difficult times with drought and bush fires rather concentrate the mind.
Every year offers a new set of challenges and in reality that is always what defines the life of anyone who works on the land.