Experienced viticulturist Cameron Roucher returns to the United Kingdom this December to join Vinescapes in Surrey as a senior consultant.
Cameron moved to Australia to work at Cherubino in Margaret River in 2023, after 12 and a half years managing the vineyard at Rathfinny Wine Estate in East Sussex.
A strong proponent for sustainability and regenerative viticulture, Cameron has been tempted back to England to work with Vinescapes, and will be a vital resource for winegrowing clients seeking to transition or establish a sustainable wine business.
Cameron says the opportunity to collaborate and work with Dr Alistair Nesbitt and skilled viticulturist Joel Jorgenson is a compelling proposition for any serious viticulture professional.
“I have known most of the senior management team for over a decade, and while at Rathfinny I worked with Vinescapes on various projects over that time.
“Having this familiarity with the team has given me valuable insights into the company’s evolution, its values and the contributions it has already made to the industry.
“This creativity, along with a strong focus on sustainability throughout the industry and Vinescapes’ established expertise in climate science, vineyard site mapping and strategic focus is too good an opportunity to ignore.” says Cameron.
Dr Alistair Nesbitt, CEO of Vinescapes says Cameron’s wealth of knowledge and experience will be an asset not only to Vinescapes but to the industry as a whole, given the future variability of the UK’s climate as a result of global warming.
Alistair says: “We’re all really looking forward to Cameron joining us. His professionalism and credibility will be an asset to all who work with him. Globally, viticulture is facing a range of challenges and opportunities, and Cameron will be using his vast experience and knowledge to guide our clients through these and help them deliver top-quality grapes for world class wines.”
