EP16: Life as an ”Australian Winemaker” with guest, Elka Parsons

Elka Parsons is the owner of Elk Wines, a family owned and operated winemaking operation in the Barossa Valley, Australia. Her mission involves perfecting each vintage in order to create exceptional wine that stands up to the best in the market.

Every Elk wine is handpicked from a single vineyard, representing only the best from the Barossa and Eden Valley Regions of Australia.

Varietal regionality sits at the core of Elk Wine’s boutique brand. Elk Wines uses natural, vegan-friendly techniques to produce outstanding quality wine which embodies the spirit of the Barossa Valley.

After many years in the airline industry, in spite of her love of travel and adventure, she had the sense that something was missing. It only took a gentle nudge and a fortuitous win at the track to literally turn her passion for wine into fruition.

After a weekend at the races in Melbourne, with a small win in hand, Elka returned to the Barossa with ‘lady luck’ on her side. She sourced the most spectacular Riesling fruit, and through skill and determination created their flagship – Elk Wines Eden Valley Riesling – and thus Elk Wines was born!

Recognising that providing something unique in a highly competitive industry requires ongoing learning and exploration, Elka combines her love of travel and learning by continuing to explore vineyards across the world and studying viticulture and Oenology at the University of Adelaide.

Tune in to learn more about Elka and the winemaking industry as a whole in this engaging talk.

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