#8 | Alex Vella ('05) - Five Vineyard is a family business with balance

Alex Vella ('05) is a co-founder of Five Vineyard in Mernda, alongside his parents, Paul and Caroline, and siblings, Olivia (’08) and Sam (’06). Alex explains how their transformed their family property, which once housed goats and cattle, into a vineyard with an on-site restaurant, cellar door and function centre. He reflects on what has been a very steep learning curve but one managed through the support of family. Brought to you by the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians’ Association, The Ego Yah is a podcast for our Old Ivanhoe Grammarians community. With some ~20,000 alumni all over the world in varying careers, there’s a plethora of stories to celebrate, experiences to absorb and learnings to share. The Ego Yah is where you can hear them.