Russell Johnson
His Dusty Dog Cab Sauv won at our Australia Angel's Den
- Russell's passion is for making wines, and that really shows in the quality of his Dusty Dog wines
- Very nearly a High School teacher, Russell chose winemaking after visiting a family owned vineyard back in the 1970s
- He loves the challenge of winemaking; the variation of flavour from year to year keeps him on his toes
Russell Johnson's Story
Russell Johnson's Story
My interest in wine occurred during a vintage stint at a family owned winery in the Barossa Valley in 1974 - after completing my High School Certificate in Adelaide. I was going to become a High School Teacher, but the experience changed all that!
The most enjoyable aspect of being a wine-maker is the incredible variation of fruit intensity and flavour from year to year � no two years are the same. Also the camaraderie in the industry is quite amazing � all producing different wine styles but all having a similar passion.
A few Naked facts about Russell:
- His favourite wine is a 1973 Dom Perignon
- If he wasn't a winemaker, he would be a bush cook for an Australian Outback tourist organisation, preferably his own!
- If he were to compare himself to a bottle of wine, it would be a Saltram No.1; honest and full-bodied!
- Who couldn't he do his job without? His amazingly tolerant, patient wife and his enthusiastic, energetic business partner
