Nigel Blieschke bio - Peter Lehmann Wines

 Nigel Blieschke
Viticulturist at Peter Lehmann Wines
Nigel Blieschke is as passionate about vineyards as he is
fishing. He was born and raised in the small town of
Melrose, South Australia, in the relatively new wine
district Southern Flinders.
Nigel developed a love for all things geological, which then
grew into all things viticultural.
After graduating from Roseworthy Agricultural College
with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Natural Resource
Management, he went on to gain a Graduate Certificate in
Viticulture from the University of Adelaide.
Nigel spent 12 years as a vitculturalist for Yalumba, working
with their growers and vineyards, and was very hands-on managing their vine nursery. This
opportunity allowed him to understand the traits of the traditional vines grown here, such
as Shiraz and Grenache, but also gave him an opportunity to see what new varieties may
potentially grow well in the Barossa, such as Vermentino and Albarino.
Nigel joined the Peter Lehmann Wines team in November 2008. His primary task is to liase
with our family of Barossa growers, with respect to vineyard quality and management,
utilising green initiatives; including water management and cropping, and working with the
winemaking team on grape quality.
A keen vegetable gardener, Nigel grows many things at his 'Italian Haven' within the
Barossa, including his own patch of Shiraz grapes.
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