Viticultural
Consultant
Direct Telephone: +61 (0)3 9815 6612
Mobile: 0417 356 364
jrunting@winenet.com.au
John joined Wine Network Australia
(now Wine Network Consulting) in December 1997 as a Viticultural Consultant.
John specialises in:
- vineyard establishment including
site assessment, design and construction
- vineyard assessment and due
diligence
- vineyard management and development
- vineyard management practices
- vineyard budgeting
- OH & S
John's interests in viticulture
began in 1989 when he was appointed manager of Red Hill Estate. His
task was to establish a vineyard on the cattle property owned by Sir
Peter and Lady Derham on the Mornington Peninsula.
John's aim of maximising the performance
of assets was recognised when in 1994 Red Hill Estate was awarded the
prestigious Victorian Vineyard of the Year award.
John's belief in soil management
has led to the introduction of procedures for improving soil quality
at Red Hill and the other vineyards previously under his care. Aware
of consumer concerns about chemical use in vineyards John has been involved
in introducing biological controls for pests and diseases such as the
Light Brown Apple Moth and Botrytis.
Aware of consumer concerns about
chemical use in vineyards, John has been involved in introducing biological
controls for pests and diseases such as the Light Brown Apple Moth and
Botrytis.
1997 - Present: Viticultural
Consultant, Wine Network Consulting
1989 - 1997: Vineyard manager,
Red Hill Estate - 15 acres of home vineyard and three other sites.
1987 - 1989: Established
AgVise Farm Services to advise hobby farmers on current management practices.
Conducted Rural Studies seminars at Frankston TAFE.
1979 - 1987: Farm manager,
R.L. Stock., a 230 acre property running cattle, sheep and poultry.
Education
1996: Bachelor of Applied
Science (Agriculture). Melbourne University
1992: Wine Analysis & Techniques.
Frankston TAFE.
1979: Diploma of Applied
Science (Agriculture). Longerenong Agricultural College.
Professional Memberships
- Australian Society of Viticulture
and Oenology
Industry Committees/Activities
Mornington Peninsula Vignerons
Association, Technical Sub Committee (Past Member)
Victorian Wine Research Institute,
Technical Sub Committee (Past Member)
