Dan Eggleton is asking tough questions on behalf of small premium producers

Send us Fan MailDan Eggleton, is a producer and advocate for small wine makers, and has been a leading voice in generating important conversations and asking hard questions at a grass roots level in Australian wine. He is as true blue as you find, and acutely feels the plight of small producers of premium wines across Australia. Dan felt that he had to become vocal after witnessing the difficulties of particularly the last two vintages, given the urgency of what is at stake. He is humble and genuine, but not backwards in coming forwards. Dan and I had a fascinating conversation in which we discussed the current representation of small producers, the protection of wine making integrity and what is at stake if no change is made. Many of these topics are uncomfortable and difficult to approach, and Dan is worthy of admiration for raising them. These are all topics that need to be further unpacked and talking with Dan has caused me to take a deeper look into many of the issues discussed and my views have accordingly developed even since. However, I hope that Dan and my conversation is food for thought and the greater industry can collaborate to provide meaningful solutions to many of the questions that need to be tackled. A huge thanks to Dan for joining me. Support the show