“One of the valley’s most consistent producers.”Campbell Mattinson“There’s a distinct style happening at Langmeil - the fruit is supple and polished, always.”Erin Larkin “These are wines of great historical significance, not to mention quality, and should occupy a lofty place in the pantheon of Australian wine.”Huon Hooke“Langmeil has the oldest vines in Australia and a team driven by quality in every aspect, and continues to be recognised as one of the top Australian wine producers.”Jancis Robinson MW“One of the treasures of the Barossa Valley.”“Langmeil continues to impress for their quality and consistency.”Joe Czerwinski“Langmeil Winery is one of Barossa’s best and a Shiraz specialist.”Ronn Wiegand, MS & MW Accolades:★★★★★ Winery - James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2025The Real Review Top Wineries of Australia 2024I lead the executive team and manage Langmeil Winery's daily operations, its people, and its resources. I am responsible for creating and implementing the business's vision, mission, and overall direction, as well as implementing strategy and ensuring that the company's structure and processes meet the organisation's strategic and cultural needs.My responsibilities include:Developing and recommending business plans;Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations;Implementing all approved plans, policies, and programs and achieving agreed targets;Maintaining awareness of the business, economic and political environment as it affects the organisation;Managing the effective operation, administration, and development of the company;Overseeing the financial management of the organisation;Protecting and enhancing the image and reputation of the company;Submitting reports, budgets, and financial statements. Wine Show Judging:AWRI Barossa Wine Assessment Training 2015Barossa Wine Show 2015 and 2017Clare Valley Wine Show 2007 and 2015International Wine Challenge 1996 – 2006

The South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA) is the peak body representing the viticultural and winemaking interests of the state.The association’s core functions are to provide leadership, advice and support to South Australian grape and wine businesses, assisting them to prosper within a dynamic, diverse industry.

Barossa Village is a not for profit and community-owned organisation, providing aged care services to the Barossa since 1964.With more than 190 independent living units in Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Angaston and providing home care services to more than 200 clients living in their own homes, Barossa Village is one of the Barossa's top five employers.Barossa Village employs more than 200 staff in aged care services, nursing, hospitality, corporate services, maintenance and gardening, and more than 60 contractors to provide care and support services in people's homes.

Wine Barossa is the peak winemaker body for the Barossa, addressing the needs and collaborative initiatives of the region's winemakers. The Wine Barossa Committee: Acts as a representative body for Barossa winemakers on a range of winery-related topics.Identifies areas of research and development in relation to economic and environmentally sustainable practices.Implements marketing and promotional initiatives for the benefit of Barossa Winemakers in accordance with the specific responsibilities and authority delegated by the Barossa Australia board.Advises the Barossa Australia board, CEO and Communications & Promotions Manager on matters relating to promotion, marketing, policy and practice.Barossa Australia was established in 2022 as the peak wine and tourism industry body in Barossa. On behalf of member businesses, Barossa Australia is the beacon for collaborative investment and collective action, initiating and delivering projects for the benefit of the Barossa community.Barossa Australia is uniquely positioned to nurture and promote brand Barossa to a global audience, to facilitate within Barossa the uptake of tourism, vineyard, winery and business best practice and to comment and lobby on government and industry policy issues.

"Nominally General Manager but [Matthew's] role is more influential than the title suggests." Huon Hooke"The rebirth of Château Tanunda is one of the most remarkable stories of the Australian wine industry." Huon HookeI was responsible for the management of an Australian heritage and Barossa icon, Château Tanunda, comprising the following departments:Cellar DoorEvents and FunctionsGroundsMaintenance and WarehousingProduction LogisticsWine ClubWinemakingViticultureAlso responsible for:Domestic Sales (Coles Liquor, Wine Clubs and Woolworths Liquor Group)Export Sales (Asia, France, New Zealand, Scandinavia & UK)Specialties:Account ManagementBrand ManagementDistributor ManagementExportGeneral ManagementMarketingNPDSales ManagementViticultureWinemaking & BlendingAccolades:Red ★★★★★ Winery - James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2017Top 100 2011 & Top 100 Outstanding Values 2011, 2013 & 2014 - Wine SpectatorAustralia’s Top Twenty Best Value Producers 2011 - The Wine AdvocateAustralian Wine Producer of the Year - Berlin Wine Trophy 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011 & 2010Australian Wine Producer of the Year - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2010

Development and management of account strategies ensuring profit and sales targets were metDelivery of financial outcomes in line with budgets and KPIsNegotiated trading terms and promotional programsPrepared and presented professional presentations and business reviewsDeveloped and maintained key relationships with relevant organisations at all levelsRedesigned and re-branded range from grape to glass

As a shareholder of Thierry's Wine Services I played a key role in the alignment and definition of cross-commercial vision and plan developmentResponsibilities included:Overseeing the development of all mainstream off trade activities to grow sales and distribution of agency brand, own/exclusive label and Thierry's brands throughout multiple retailer and off licence chain national accountsDevelopment and execution of integrated business plans across national accounts which delivered sales and profit objectivesManaging a team of four to develop multi-led relationships with key accounts, with accountability for all aspects of commercial planning, customer development and execution with each customerCo-ordinating cross-functional customer support from marketing insights, finance and supply chain to build an end-to-end category and customer development capabilityStrategic channel and account planningFinancial planning, forecasting and budgetary control.GrowthCategory DevelopmentCustomer relationship managementTeam development