The Thorn-Clarke People

David Clarke, Owner

David is a vigneron and geologist which has proved a winning combination. He was formerly the Chairman of Australian Vintage Limited which, until its takeover by Simeon Wines Limited, was Australia's second largest listed wine company.

When not working and spending time with the family, chances are you will find David playing, watching or talking about his favourite sport - Cricket.

Cheryl Clarke, Owner

Cheryl is a vigneron from the family's fifth Barossa generation. Cheryl was instrumental in establishing the Mt Crawford vineyard, and succeeded in convincing all, that Pinot Gris would work at Mt Crawford. The Pinot Gris has worked so well we can't keep up!

Sam Clarke, Owner & CEO

Sam is a member of our sixth Barossa generation to be involved in the Barossa wine industry. After having spent several years in various mining towns across the country working as an accountant, it was time to come home and manage the family winery.

On weekends Sam can be found spending time with his wife Helen and two daughters, windsurfing or out in a paddock chasing his cattle.

Nicole Clarke, Owner

Nicole is David and Cheryl's daughter and an accountant by training. Nicole was involved in establishing the winery, prior to having a baby son - now she is raising a future ambassador for the winery.

Dave Crockett, Viticultural Manager

Dave has spent the past 11 years on vineyards in NSW and SA, studying for a degree in viticulture through Charles Sturt University along the way. He was part of the management team at Foster's Barossa vineyards for 4 years and had 2 years with the management team of Barossa Vines. Married with five boys, if Dave does have any spare time he enjoys playing guitar or a round of golf.

Ben Chapman, Sales and Marketing Manager

Ben has a strong background in the wine business now having worked previously for Thorn-Clarke,Rockfords and Angove's. His energy and enthusiasm is infectious and he is renowned for having a couple of hours work done before most people are getting started each day - a legacy of his years as an underage Australian rowing representative.

Helen McCarthy, Senior Winemaker

Helen has come to Thorn-Clarke after a stint with Southcorp and Taylors. She is highly credentialed as she completed the Len Evans tutorial and the Wine Industry Future Leader's program inaddition to holding a degree in Oenology from Adelaide University with First honours. She is currently a fully certified wine show judge and is studying for an MBA.

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