Grape Advice
VITICULTURAL CONSULTANCY & TECHNICAL SERVICES
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Who is Grape Advice?
John Runting is the principal viticulturist at Grape Advice.
John has been involved in the wine industry since 1989. Based in Victoria on the Mornington Peninsula, John has worked as a viticultural consultant in many regions across Australia. Additionally, he has had extensive international work in Turkey, Georgia and Thailand assisting in the development of premium vineyards. Delivering specialised viticultural advice to help deliver premium wine grapes to wineries.
John’s expertise comes from 34 years of working in the wine industry, beginning & running vineyards since 1989 ranging in size from 1 to 200 hectares. A comprehensive suite of services is provided by Grape Advice tailor-made for each unique vineyard site and its requirements.
John is also a qualified OH&S officer and can help ensure you have the safest measures in place to help and protect your employees.
About Grape Advice
Grape Advice offers Viticultural Consultancy & Technical Services which include but are not limited to the following.
Vineyard Establishment
Advice on site selection, irrigation and fertiliser requirements based on climatic and topographic assessment and soil surveys.
Preparation of budget, timelines and assistance in the financial assessment of projects.
Vineyard design covers the layout of blocks, rows, headlands, trellis and irrigation to optimise efficiency and economy.
Advice on the most appropriate planting material and source of supply.
Advice on suitable vineyard machinery
Assistance in the preparation of contract documentation, selection and management of contractors.
Assistance in the recruitment of vineyard staff.
Coordination and supervision of vineyard establishments.
Viticulture
Technical advice on pruning, vine health, canopy and crop load management, irrigation, vine nutrition and soil fertility.
Auditing of current vineyard practices and production costs.
Development of integrated vineyard management strategies.
Development of monitoring protocols and practices.
Evaluation of vineyard plant and equipment.
Review of long-term vineyard strategy.
Advice on fruit yield and composition to achieve sustainability.
Preparation and evaluation of operating budgets.
Advice on grape purchase agreements.
OH&S
“Successfully managing health and safety in the workplace relies on commitment, consultation and cooperation. Everyone in the workplace needs to understand the need for health and safety, what their role is in making the workplace safer, and how they can fulfil their responsibilities and duties.” (Victorian Workcover Authority)
Grape Advice offers a comprehensive OH & S service that will be tailored to meet your vineyard operation and the necessary regulations.
Lokum Wine
LOKUM WINE is the first Australian Grown Turkish Boğazkere
John Runting and Robert Paul started this project in 2007 when we imported some vine cuttings from Turkey, Boğazkere.
When we first encountered Boğazkere in Turkey, we fell in love with it and we knew it would work in Australia so we set off on this journey.
It's been a sixteen-year project for us, from sourcing the right vine cuttings, shepherding them through quarantine, finding the best vineyard site, nurturing the vines, making the wine and ageing it appropriately.
It's been a long one with many hurdles--but now we think the results speak for themselves.
This is the only Turkish variety that is grown in Australia and available commercially.
Discover Lokum Boğazkere!
ABOUT Boğazkere
Boğazkere ( pr. bow-aahz-keh-reh) is an indigenous Turkish variety, from the Diyarbakır region of South-Eastern Anatolia. Colloquially known as "throat-burner" because of its pronounced tannins, it produces wines of rich ruby colour with plum and dried fruit flavours. We brought this variety to Australia because of its ability to withstand hot, dry conditions and because we love its wildness.
Vineyard: Dookie, Central Victoria
A bit about the wine:
Colour: Translucent ruby with purple hints.
Aroma: Ripe plum, dried fruit and anise flavours with dark berries and chocolate.
Palate: Medium-bodied with characteristic tannins and structure. Long finish that showcases the unique palate profile of this variety. Ideally suited to charcoal-grilled meat and vegetables.
Grape Advice would like to pay our respects to the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, the Bunurong/Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge their sacred connection to the land, waters and sea and acknowledge that their sovereignty never ceased.
Contact Grape Advice
Phone: 0417 356 364
Email: john@grapeadvice.com.au
P.O. Box 413 Balnarring, Victoria, 3926
ABN: 54 132 007 231
Viticulture. Grape Advice,
Balnarring, Mornington Peninsula,
Victoria, Australia
