Twisted Gum Vineyard is owned and run by the Coelli family.  All six members of the family help out in the vineyard.

Michelle Coelli is responsible for the viticultural operations.  She has a Bachelor of Rural Science from the University of New England (UNE), which serves her well in ensuring that the vines have the correct nutrition and care so that we obtain the highest quality fruit possible.


                 Michelle on the tractor during netting in 2008

Tim Coelli assists Michelle in the vineyard with pruning, harvesting, canopy management, netting, trellis maintenace, etc.  He has university degree in Economics (also from UNE) and manages the marketing side of our wine business.



             Lauren helping Tim with the Shiraz harvest


Our chidren, Kate, Lauren, Rob and Emily also help out in the vineyard when we need an extra hand.



               Kate helping with the Chardonnay harvest


Finally, Jim Barnes is our award-winning contract winemaker.  He has winemaking qualifications from Charles Sturt University and his winery and vineyard is located just next door to us (only a few metres away).