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Profiles
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Andrew Mitchell
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Andrew was born on the Mitchell family vineyard. He studied Economics before the idea of returning and establishing the winery became a reality in 1975. Studying Wine Science at Riverina College (Charles Sturt University) in the late seventies helped crystallise Andrew’s winemaking philosophies. Andrew has always sought to make wines of intensity of varietal fruit flavours and definitive regional character; wines which are balanced and elegant. Andrew has travelled extensively and spent vintage in France in order to develop his understanding of the great wines of the world, and is now internationally famous for making wines with that combine the rare feat of drinkability in their youth with the capacity to age. |
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Jane Mitchell
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Jane came to the industry from a nursing background. In 1977 she completed the Wine Production and Marketing Course at Roseworthy College (now University of Adelaide). With Andrew Mitchell she continues to develop the wine styles and marketing strategies. Jane focuses on the management and marketing of the business and continues to build the reputation of Mitchells as "One of the finest small wineries in Australia" (James Halliday, doyen of the Australian wine writers). Jane’s commitment to the wine industry has seen her take an active role in the Clare Winemakers Association, the group which promotes the area as a whole. In this role she was instrumental in initiating the Clare Gourmet Weekend as the first of its kind in Australia. This is a celebration of food and wine in the idyllic rustic surroundings of the Clare Valley. In recognition of her work in promoting the area and the wine industry generally, Jane was one of the first appointees of the South Australian Tourism Commission. Currently she sits on the Australian Regional Winemakers Forum, Wine Federation of Australia Council and has recently finished a 6 year term with the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation Board. Her infectious enthusiasm will undoubtedly help establish South Australia as a ‘must go’ destination in the minds of the people she meets as she travels Australia and the world promoting Mitchell wines. |
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Stephanie Jantke
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Since joining Mitchells in 2004, Stephanie has become the first point of contact for Mitchell Wines. Not only is she Personal Assistant to both Jane and Andrew, but she is Office and Cellar Door Manager too.
Stephanies wine knowledge and background on Mitchell Wines, and its history, is extensive and she is always available by telephone, email, and during the week at Cellar Door. |
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