Our Team.
Our small and passionate team proudly carries on the pioneering traditions of our rich history.
Winemaking
Our close knit team in the winery is led by Chief Winemaker Luke Whittle. Lukes career in wine began in New Zealand, working part time in a West Auckland winery in 2007 while completing a degree in Wine Science at the University of Auckland. After several vintages in New Zealand Luke made the move to Central Victoria to work with the Balgownie Estate in 2011.
Having gained experience in vintage wine making in Canada and Germany, Luke was drawn to Pipers Brook and Tasmania for vintage 2015 to pursue an ever-growing passion for cool climate wines. Luke returned in 2016 and was appointed as Senior wine maker with Pipers Brook Vineyard. In 2019 Luke was appointed Chief wine maker and oversees the portfolio of wines for Kreglinger Wine Estates.
Viticulture
Viticulturist and vineyard manager Luciano Caravia joined the team in late 2021 and brings with him over 16 years of industry experience, not to mention a Bachelor of Agriculture and a PhD in vine physiology under heat stress. His journey in viticulture has brought him all the way from the Casablanca Valley Chile, to South Australia and now to the Tamar Valley Tasmania where he's proud to lead our vineyard team.
He's passionate about the ever changing challenges that each vintage here in Tasmania presents, and how every step in the vineyard plays a part in the resulting wine.
When he kicks of the work boots, you'll find Luciano spending time with his wonderful family, cooking, kayaking, running and fishing.
