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Mark VellaDirector

Mark Vella is a highly regarded viticulturalist in the industry, with 30 years experience working across multiple wine regions throughout Australia (inc Hunter Valley, Orange and Adelaide Hills). Mark understands the complexity of managing the growing connection between varieties, soils, vineyard aspects, row orientations, irrigation, nutrition and microclimates within each unique vineyard and also understands the complications from different vintage variations and challenges.

Mark’s proactive approach, attention to detail and precision in timing has seen him produce fruit yearly for more than 60 of the top leading wine companies across the country.

Brad CaseDirector

Brad Case, is a highly regarded grower, operator and vineyard contractor in the industry, with 30 years experience working across multiple wine regions throughout Australia (inc Langhorne Creek, Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, South East and the Southern Fleurieu).

Brad understands the complexity of managing the contract grower and external client expectations whilst running his own family vineyards and share farmed properties in Langhorne Creek.

Henry Borchardt
Winemaker

Henry grew up on his family vineyards and always had a strong desire to join the wine industry from a young age.

While studying his Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology he worked in the vineyards for Brad and Mark’s respective businesses. Once his study was complete he spent a vintage in California. Upon returning to Australia, he worked for Sidewood Estate for 7 years, beginning as a Cellar Hand and finishing as Senior Winemaker and Site Manager.

When the opportunity to rejoin Brad and Mark in 2023 he jumped at the chance and we are lucky enough to have Henry as our Operations Manager, Viticulture and Winemaking.