In this episode, growers Neil Grace and Malcolm Parish, both long-time Leasingham growers from the Clare Valley, share their intertwined lives.

Malcolm has a rich grape-growing heritage, with his grandfather being one of the first to plant Riesling in the region. He’s led a diverse life as a surveyor, grape grower, vineyard manager and teacher.

Neil, transitioned from maintenance manager at Quelltaler to growing grapes in his father’s vineyard. He continued to dapple in winery engineering working on some prominent winery infrastructure projects throughout his career. He also worked for SACA for many years.

Former ABC Journalist Annabelle Homer explores their rich experiences in grape growing, relationships with wineries and the closure of Quelltaler, how much the industry has changed with employing pickers and pruners, and the impact of technology on the grape growing industry.

Clare Valley Wine and Grape Association

https://clarevalleywine.com.au/