15/08/2026
Meet Rodney | Spring Vale Wines
Spring Vale has a long history, shaped by family, farming and generations who have called this property home. Rodney, who has quite literally been part of the place his entire life.
Spring Vale has been in Rodney’s family since 1875. He was born on the property and, long before vines became such an important part of Spring Vale, life here was very much about traditional farming. Rodney ran sheep and cattle and grew crops including poppies and grain.
Then, in 1986, he planted the vineyard as part of the farm’s mixed operations. Nearly four decades later, it’s fair to say those vines have become a pretty significant part of the Spring Vale story.
Today, Rodney is a Director and is always providing valuable input and has eased himself into semi retirement. Although we're not entirely convinced that means retirement! You’ll generally find him here a couple of days a week, keeping busy with maintenance or getting stuck into whatever new project is underway.
🍷 His wine of choice? Estate Pinot Noir. But preferably one that’s had at least ten years to mature.
His favourite time of year at Spring Vale is harvest. After watching the vines and fruit develop throughout the year, there’s something particularly satisfying about seeing the fruit finally coming in and discovering what that vintage has produced.
And when Rodney isn't at Spring Vale? He loves travelling with his wife Crystal and spending time with family, with exploring Europe firmly on the wish list.
From mixed farming to planting the first vines in 1986, and now working alongside the next generation of his family, Rodney has certainly seen a few chapters of Spring Vale’s story. And thankfully, he’s still very much part of the next one.
