i. Biography
Wine sat at the table early, with immigrant parents who made it part of meal time at home. That kind of household context matters in the trade: it teaches wine as something lived with, not just made.
The Climb
Training at the University of Western Australia and the University of Adelaide gave Peter Warr the formal base for winemaking practice. Those studies led him into Kilikanoon Wines in Clare Valley, South Australia, where the work of Chief Winemaker aligned with the discipline his education required. In that role, training, palate and practical judgment have to operate together.
Today
Chief Winemaker at Kilikanoon in Clare Valley is a job that demands planning without rigidity. For Peter Warr, the work depends on vigilance in the cellar and the ability to adjust in real time when conditions change. That is the practical edge of the role: ideas matter, but so does the capacity to refine them on the fly.
Career - Chief Winemaker — Kilikanoon Wines, Clare Valley, South Australia Education: University of Western Australia; University of Adelaide
Signature
Peter's signature wines include Prophecy Shiraz, 2018 Mort's Block Riesling, 2018 Morrison Shiraz Cabernet, and Tregea Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Taken together, they show range across varietal and blend, from Shiraz structure to Riesling precision and Cabernet-weighted depth. The list points to a winemaker working with detail, balance and measured decisions.
In Their Words “No – while ideas are formed and thought through with an aim in mind, being vigilant and able to adjust plans in the moment is critical in the winery.”
Recognition
Tregea Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018, is his named signature work. In that designation, Peter Warr’s standard is made plain: a wine chosen to represent the level at which he works and the judgment he brings to the cellar. It is recognition built on training, experience and close attention to the winery floor.
FAQ What is Peter Warr's current role? As of 2026, Peter Warr is Chief Winemaker. Where did Peter Warr train or study? Peter Warr trained at University of Western Australia and University of Adelaide.
