In today’s episode of Grape Growers Untold, we bring you a powerful generational story of grit, passion, and perseverance.

We follow the life of Mort Mitchell, whose journey takes us from the dairy farms of South Australia’s southeast to the vineyards of the Clare Valley. From wrangling cattle and horses in the outback to planting his own vines at just 19, Mort’s dogged determination saw him through some of the toughest chapters in the wine industry - including the Vine Pull Scheme and volatile grape markets.

But Mort’s story doesn’t stop with him. His legacy lives on through his son, Kevin Mitchell, who swapped a career in banking to establish Kilikanoon Wines in the late ’90s. Drawing on fruit from both his and Mort’s vineyards - including the now-iconic Mort’s Block - Kevin helped take their shared dream to international acclaim.

Hit play to hear where it all began - with Mort Mitchell.

https://clarevalleywine.com.au/

Kilikanoon Wines

https://kilikanoon.com.au/

Woodvale Vintners

https://www.woodvalevintners.com.au/