FARMER, VITICULTUALIST & WINEMAKER

Richard grew up on the property in Dookie where the vineyard and cellar door are located. He knows the land and its geology well. Richard selects and nurtures Tallis’ wine varietals.

“We choose our grape varieties because we love them and they have a special relationship with the terroir and this unique viticultural environment.”

CONSULTANT WINEMAKER

Specialising in all facets of wine production from vineyard to bottle, Victor has been working with us since 2020.

Richard and Victor are a great team and work really well together. Victor’s knowledge and experience has been invaluable to Tallis Wine.

VINEYARD CONSULTANT

Ben Rose is principal consultant of Performance Viticulture, and is committed to the continued economic sustainability of wine growing throughout Australia.

Ben has been working with us, overseeing the vineyard, for well over 10 years. He has been a key contributor to the quality of our grapes.

SALES & CLUB MANAGER

As the Tallis sales and Tallisman club manager, Jutta keeps herself busy assisting members and overseeing the office systems that support customer communications and fulfilment.

"I've always appreciated the flexibility and variety of this role and I never get tired of the gorgeous vistas on my drive to the office on the Dookie property,"

FINANCE MANAGER

Paula manages money matters for the winery and the Tallis broadacre farm.

“The Tallis office is just over the hill from my home in Dookie. It’s a far cry from the hectic tram commute to a Collins St office tower in my former life as a city-based accountant. This commute is like heaven to me.”

MARKETING | BRAND POLICE

Alice supports the public face of Tallis and was heavily involved in establishing cellar door as a destination for great wine and food. She is passionate about community, regional produce, performing and visual arts.

“I'm a big supporter of regionality and the power it has to help communities thrive.”

PACKING & DISTRIBUTION

Our packing perfectionist. If you want a job done well, just ask Wendy, she can turn her hand to anything and always with a smile.