Rohan Skea Knows Good Red

Rohan Skea, a law and business professional fromUniversity he has worked with some high profile law
Western Australia, was the founder and developer offirms, and specialized in corporate law and M&A.
Mt Shadforth Estate Vineyard and Wine ProductionOver the past few years’ domestic wine sales
facility and believes he knows the value of a good red.have been steadily increasing in Australia, however the
The Mt Shadforth Estate Vineyard is situated in thereal money can be made in the export market where
Denmark wine region of Western Australia, and if theannual sales exceed the $3 billion mark last year.
environment is anything to go by, you can bet wineSkea might have made the four and a half hour trip to
from this region will be worthy of attention. DenmarkDenmark regularly to visit the estate but when we
enjoys higher than average rainfall for WA and hasasked why he made the move from mining deals to
mild summer temperatures that are particularly suitedthe wine industry Rohan Skea had this to say
to the Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and“Doing business in WA has always been my
Chardonnay types of wines. For over 30 years, winesmain ambition and I have always looked for
have been grown and produced in this area and theopportunities that are unique to people from Western
wines of Western Australia are some of the best inAustralia, however I also appreciate the value of a
the world, you could easily see why Skea would wantgood red. Around the world people are recognizing
to be involved with such an undertaking.that Australian wines are outstanding. I love the
Rohan Skea has been an active community memberDenmark wine region and appreciate the natural
in Perth all his life, and after studying Law at Monashbeauty of the area".