Murray Leake

Group Viticulturist

Murray Leake, BSc (Viti),  has been with Nepenthe since 1998 and is responsible for the viticultural management of the Nepenthe vineyards and all other fruit being grown for Nepenthe Wines, as well as vineyards managed by Nepenthe.

Murray's early background included growing up in the Sunraysia region in Victoria where his family were involved in dried fruit production. He then moved to Adelaide and completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in Viticulture at the University of Adelaide as a mature age student. During that time he received a scholarship which allowed him to be involved in research carried out through the University of Adelaide at the Waite institute.

Murray's involvement at Nepenthe and in the Adelaide Hills has been extensive having designed and established a number of premium vineyards, in addition through his consulting in the region has introduced viticultural management and cultural changes which have been adopted by many growers in the region, which have improved productivity and quality. Murray is also the chair of the Adelaide Hills Wine Region Viticultural Sub-committee which is responsible for providing information to growers and running research projects. Murray is one of the most highly respected viticulturists in the region, and his involvement at Nepenthe and with other growers has helped to improve and sustain the high quality fruit expected from the Adelaide Hills wine region.

Murray can be contacted at:
Murray Leake
Group Viticulturist
Nepenthe Viticulture
102 Main Street
Hahndorf, SA 5245
Australia
P: +61 8 8398 8888
F: +61 8 8388 1100
E: murray@nepenthe.com.au