Our Team

  • Hardeep Sing

    Hardeep Singh

    Hardeep is our Director. With a background in engineering and finance, Hardeep took the reign of Gill Estate in 2018. Back then we were focussing on almonds, avocados, citrus and mangos. In 2020 Hardeep decided to expand into wine saying, “Let’s just start… and see where it takes us!”

    His favourite wine? The Rivah Malbec with a delicious juicy steak!

  • Les Norris

    Les Norris

    Les is our Cellar Manager. He has unique knowledge and experience having been working on the Estate grounds for over 30 years! Gill Estate would not be the same without Les.

    Les loves the Rivah Pinot Grigio with fresh fish and chips or the Rivah Tempranillo with a nice steak.

  • Janel Carruthers

    Janel Carruthers

    Janel joined the Gill Estate team in September 2022 as our Winery Manager & Senior Winemaker. She has an impressive history having been in the Wine Industry for over 25 years!

    Janel’s working career started as a Microbiologist at this very site, she has enjoyed developing her skills with small premium wineries right through to large commercial wineries, including Barossa Valley Estate, Southcorp (Lindemans/Penfolds) and recently Pernod Ricard Winemakers.

    Janel was recently in Singapore drank the Rivah Sauvignon Blanc paired with Scallop Crudo, one of the best wine and food pairings she’s ever had!