i. Biography
The Climb
Winemaking study at Roseworthy College and Adelaide University sits at the base of Matt Harrop’s training. Those schools frame the technical side of a career that later settled into cool-climate Pinot Noir work.
Today
The appointment is the clearest marker of where his craft is now read. In 2024, Harrop also became chief winemaker at Fowles Wine. That second senior role adds to his current responsibilities without displacing the one that remains central to his profile.
Signature
Matt's signature wines include Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2018, 2015 'The Curly' Pinot Noir, Williams Crossing Pinot Noir, Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2020, and Curly Flat Western Pinot Noir 2022.
Recognition
Recognition here is carried by appointment rather than ornament: chief winemaker at Curly Flat from 2017, then chief winemaker at Fowles Wine from 2024. Those titles signal confidence in Harrop’s judgment and give structure to the work. The career line runs from early cellar experience into a tighter specialization. In Harrop’s case, the record points to a winemaker whose standing is built through practice, then sharpened around Pinot Noir in Lancefield.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Matt
Where did Matt Harrop train or study?
Matt Harrop trained at Roseworthy College, Adelaide University.
What is Matt Harrop known for?
Pinot Noir.
