The philosophy driving Radford Dale is to produce great wines with as little pretense and compromise imaginable. Any deviation from that path would undo the very raison d' tre of Radford Dale, and as such is unthinkable. Wine is often referred to as a certain lifestyle product. Radford Dale is a product of a certain lifestyle.
Enjoyment is the key, locked into quality.
The over-riding merit will always be the notion of sheer fun. Having decided that they want to be masters of their own destiny, Ben and Alex intend to enjoy it. Beginning with a degree in soil science, and looked destined for a career down that path, until a vintage in Burgundy caused him to see the light. The Machiavellian Pinot varietal ignited his intrigue and unlocked his inborn passion. Subsequent years winemaking in various continents, from Europe to North America to South Africa, have combined with his Australian apprenticeship to forge in Ben an enviable wealth of experience, bestowing on his young shoulders a mature head, with wisdom beyond his years.