As the name would suggest, I am a freak for all things Riesling…What I love most about my line of work is that for me, it is not a job, it’s my passion. I do not see my occupation as ‘work’, as each day I am creating and working with what I love… Riesling!Growing up on our beautiful family vineyard in the picturesque Clare Valley, it was only natural that I found an appreciation for the Riesling variety. Once old enough to really appreciate a quality Riesling, I found a new enjoyment for many European Rieslings, and kept a close eye on what a handful of German winemakers were doing. To this day, I still keep an eye on German winemaking techniques, drawing inspiration from their style that I can incorporate into the Rieslingfreak collection.After spending years working on the family vineyard, it became clear that my calling was in the wine industry. With years of hands-on viticulture experience under my belt, I then went on to explore different sectors of the wine industry. I was fortunate enough to work for and alongside revered industry figures and businesses including the likes of Chris Ringland, Peter Lehman Wines, R Wines, Vinpac and The Australian Wine Research Institute.Gaining this diverse industry experience provided me the tools to jump headfirst into my own business and move on to establish Rieslingfreak in 2009. From the onset, my mission for Rieslingfreak has been to create wines that highlight the strength and versatility of the wonderful variety that is Riesling. My passion and knowledge of Riesling has allowed me to create a collection of Rieslings, that showcase various regions, together with several diverse styles including sweet, sparkling and fortified.