47 min
Grape Growers Untold- Leo Faulkner and Martin Smith Grape Growers Untold
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- Society & Culture
In this episode, Martin Smith, a seasoned farmer and grape grower, is joined by Leo Faulkner, an experienced grafter with 70 years of viticultural knowledge. As distant cousins, they share a history in fruit gardens and ventured into wine grape businesses in the late 60s.
The conversation spans 65 years of grape growing, recalling moments like picking grapes on hands and knees and facing challenges like the 1983 bushfires. They discuss the highs of $4,000 a tonne for Chardonnay grapes in the 80s and the lows of the devastating bushfires.
The duo also reflects on growing grapes amid climate change and housing growth.
Clare Valley Wine and Grape Association:
https://clarevalleywine.com.au/
In this episode, Martin Smith, a seasoned farmer and grape grower, is joined by Leo Faulkner, an experienced grafter with 70 years of viticultural knowledge. As distant cousins, they share a history in fruit gardens and ventured into wine grape businesses in the late 60s.
The conversation spans 65 years of grape growing, recalling moments like picking grapes on hands and knees and facing challenges like the 1983 bushfires. They discuss the highs of $4,000 a tonne for Chardonnay grapes in the 80s and the lows of the devastating bushfires.
The duo also reflects on growing grapes amid climate change and housing growth.
Clare Valley Wine and Grape Association:
https://clarevalleywine.com.au/
47 min