Andrew’s journey to winemaking started unknowingly in his Nan’s garden as a young boy. This interest in gardens learnt in those early years led Andrew to the study of horticulture then eventually viticulture and winemaking.
After consolidating his university knowledge in wineries in Victoria and Sanoma, California, Andrew mixed travelling and working in the French region of Languedoc.
A combination of an expiring work visa, a lingering travel bug, and an offer of a vintage winemaking position, lured Andrew to the Barossa Valley. A fateful visit to the Hentley Farm vineyard in July 2008, gave Andrew the opportunity to take on the chief winemaking role for the growing brand. Given the creative opportunity and quality fruit, he has helped Hentley Farm to be identified as a renowned, premium Australian Wine brand.
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