Cannibal Creek Pinot Noir, Gippsland, Australia

I didn’t set out to be a winemaker but its become my life’s work. I’ve always worked with my hands; I was a builder in Western Australia for many years. In retrospect, it was a good background to have. Together, Kirsten and myself have hand built the Cannibal Creek Cellar Door and vineyard that we have today. Obviously winemaking is a very different craft. However, from the very beginning, I was drawn to its artisan nature and the hands-on work that is required.

In more recent years, we have turned our focus to sustainability in our approach to farming. This means that when tackling each problem we come across, we do so with an awareness of all potential consequences for the soils, natural environment, the wine, and us of course!

Patrick Hardiker