Portrait of Lance Parkin
i. Biography
The Path
Curtin University of Technology provided the formal base, and the Curtin University of Technology — Dux accolade followed as a marker of technical control rather than decoration. Lance Parkin then spent time as winemaker at Houghton in Swan Valley, Western Australia until 2019, before moving on from large-company work into his present role as winemaker of Battles Wine.
The Work Today
"It’s like a desert climate out there. They grow a lot of Shiraz, a lot of Cabernet, a lot of Riesling... it’s really interesting."
Career - winemaker — Battles Wine, Western Australia - winemaker — Houghton, Swan Valley, Western Australia (until 2019) Education: Curtin University of Technology; Curtin University of Technology — Dux accolade
Signature
Lance's signature wines include Karridale Chardonnay, Battles Frankland River Shiraz (2022), 2025 Battles Porongurup Pinot Noir, and 2025 Battles Cabernet Sauvignon.
In Their Words “It’s like a desert climate out there. They grow a lot of Shiraz, a lot of Cabernet, a lot of Riesling... it’s really interesting.” “Really hard labour. We invested all our money and released it. It went really well... it was hands on and small scale.”
Acclaim
Formal training at Curtin University of Technology sits at the centre of Parkin’s profile, with the Curtin University of Technology — Dux accolade underlining that grounding. The progression is straightforward: university training, a senior winemaking post at Houghton in Swan Valley, Western Australia until 2019, then the current winemaker role at Battles Wine.
FAQ What is Lance Parkin's current role? As of 2026, Lance Parkin is Winemaker. Where did Lance Parkin train or study? Lance Parkin trained at Curtin University of Technology and Curtin University of Technology — Dux accolade.
