You're in good hands...
Our management team has over 110 years experience in the wine industry and vineyard services since the 1980s. We have an intimate knowledge of the McLaren Vale wine region and work with you to tailor our services to your individual needs.
Jock Harvey
Proprietor & Managing Director
Jock oversees the viticultural management of Chalk Hill’s vineyards. With a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from the University of Adelaide, Jock has been involved in every aspect of viticulture and winemaking both in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA.
It’s important to Jock that the visual impact of Chalk Hill’s operations are kept to a minimum, and the landscape of the McLaren Vale region is maintained. He is also keen to find the right balance between profitability and sustainability.
Jock provides advice and management to other leading wine companies in the region, as well as contributing back to the community through environmental and social projects such as the Homeless Grapes Project, which raises money for the Hutt St Centre.
Matthew Hatwell
Viticulture Manager
Matt has always had a passion for farming and has worked in numerous vineyards and wineries in Australia, New Zealand and America. A clear thinker who is also logistically minded, Matt is a grower advocate with a good understanding of the economics of the wine industry.
With a Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Matt is the former chair of the McLaren Vale Vine Improvement Society. He is also a regular volunteer at Fred’s Van, which feeds the homeless in Aldinga.
Scott Ledgard
Operations Manager
Scott is one of many long-serving Chalk Hill staff. He began working in vineyards 15 years ago as an operator driving tractors and in the field grafting vines and is now supervisor to a large number of staff. With a Cert III in Viticulture, Scott has an excellent understanding of all viticulture operations. He is also highly experienced with machinery, as well as being great with the application of new technology.
Scott has a passion for horticulture which extends beyond vineyards into his own vege patch by Chalk Hill’s California Road vineyard.