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S3- E03 |  Frost, Guts and Grit in the Clare Valley with Andrew Kenny and Ben Castine

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Clare Valley

Andrew Kenny and Ben Castine are part of a new wave of Clare Valley growers blending respect for tradition with a push for more sustainable and regenerative practices.
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Andrew runs Kenny Wine, a label focused on showcasing the best of single-vineyard fruit while caring for the land. Ben and his wife manage their own vineyard at Watervale alongside his work with EcoGrowers, helping farmers shift toward more resilient, environmentally friendly systems. Both have been recognised as Young Guns of Wine for their forward thinking, showing you can farm for the future without losing what makes this region great.

They’ve faced challenges like oversupply, water security, frost damage, and the mental toll of working in a tough climate, but they’re driven by a belief in community and a healthier way forward for wine.
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Here’s Ben and Andrew…

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Andrew Kenny
Grower + Maker + Authentic
Website: Kenny Wine
Article: Andrew Kenny - Young Gun of Wine
Ben Castine
​Grower + Ecowarrior + Community
Articles: 
Castine-Morella Vineyard, Clare Valley - Young Gun of Wine
Case study Castine/Morella Vineyards | Ecovineyards
Meet the EcoGrowers 2019 to 2023 Rose and Ben Castine Morella Vineyards | Ecovineyards
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our People >
      • Adrian Hoffmann
      • James Meyer
      • Amanda Dimas
      • Nick Price
      • Steve Fox
      • Lachlan Allen
      • Jenny Venus
      • Helen Strickland
      • Martin Wirper
    • Strategic Direction
    • Industry Organisations
  • REGIONS
  • Grower Resources
    • SA Assistance Guide
    • Industry Member Notice | V26 Grape Oversupply Consider Your Options Now
    • Guide For Vineyard Removal & Waste Management
    • Resting Vineyards using Ethephon
    • Pay Guide- Wine Industry Award
    • Code of Conduct
    • Legal Services Partnership
    • Broadacre Burn-off Smoke Management Guidelines
    • AGW Factsheet for Growers
    • Preparing Primary Industries for the Impacts of compounding and complex disasters
    • Personal Property Security Register
    • Grape Purchase Agreements >
      • Guide to selling wine grapes
      • Wine Industry Code of Conduct
      • Tips to recover payments
    • Transport Legislation
    • Despatch Docket Books
    • Licensing and Compliance Guide
    • Grower Guide to the Label Integrity Program
    • AWRI Fact Sheets
    • Video Library >
      • FIT4WORK
      • Grower Interviews
      • 2017 Wine Grape Grower Summit
      • WGCSA Councillor Interviews
  • GrowStrong 2025
    • GrowStrong Business Fundamentals
    • GrowStrong Events
    • GrowStrong Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Options
    • GrowStrong Pilot Program
  • Reports & Analysis
    • SA Crush & Pricing Report
    • Grape profitability by region
    • Global Market Analysis
  • PODCAST- Series 1
    • Episode 01- Tom Keelan
    • Episode 02- Ashley Keegan
    • Episode 03- Dr Ian Zajac
    • Episode 04- Lachlan Allen
    • Episode 05- Trudie Stanley
    • Episode 06- Adrian Hoffmann
    • Episode 07- Brett Smith & Ashley Keegan
    • Episode 08- Brad Case & Nicole Clark
    • Episode 09- Mary O'Brien
    • Episode 10- Ashley Ratcliff
  • PODCAST- Series 2
    • Episode 01- Anita Goode
    • Episode 02- Richard Leask
    • Episode 03- Matt Dorman, Callen Bubner
    • Episode 04- Kerri Thompson, Marnie Roberts
    • Episode 05- Simon Tolley
    • Episode 06- Steve Schiller, Rebecca Weatherill
    • Episode 07- Sheridan Alm
    • Episode 08- Nigel Blieschke, Tom Bartholomaeus
    • Episode 09- Roger, Greg and Tim Follett
  • PODCAST- Series 3
    • Episode 01- Nick Dugmore
    • Episode 02- Jess and Jess
    • Episode 03- Andrew and Ben
    • Episode 04- Sue and Jordan
    • Episode 05- Sami Gilligan
    • Episode 06- Liz Riley
    • Episode 07- James Hook
    • Episode 08- Kim Longbottom
    • Episode 09- Pauly Vandenbergh
    • Episode 10- Brendan Carter
  • News & Events
  • SHOP
  • EcoVineyards