Jurie Germishuys from Australian Vintage explains how SWAN Systems supports irrigation management across 1,600 hectares of vineyards, improving precision, continuity and confidence in decision-making.
Torbreck Vintners in South Australia’s Barossa Valley partnered with SWAN Systems to refine vineyard irrigation. By using soil, crop, and climate data to guide decisions, they improved canopy health and wine quality - elevating one block from $30 bottles to fruit now used in $150 wines.
In South Australia’s Clare Valley, water is the biggest challenge. Vineyard Manager Michael Paxton shares how Quelltaler Vineyards is using SWAN Systems to make smarter irrigation decisions, improve confidence, and maintain premium fruit quality.
At Josef Chromy Wines in Tasmania, SWAN Systems helped turn irrigation challenges into a success story. By bringing weather, soil, irrigation, and satellite data into one platform, the vineyard team gained the clarity to move beyond rule-of-thumb watering and make confident, timely decisions for healthier vines and better fruit.
At Torbreck Vintners in the Barossa Valley, Chief Viticulturalist Nigel Blieschke shares how SWAN Systems helped transform struggling vineyards into premium blocks producing $150 wines by improving canopy health, managing water stress, and targeting irrigation with confidence.
As part of Wine Australia’s Reading Between the Vines series, Torbreck Vineyards share how SWAN Systems is helping improve irrigation management, vineyard consistency, and wine quality in the Barossa Valley.
