Liz Riley is a true pillar of Australian viticulture, with more than 30 years working across vineyard management, biosecurity, sustainability, and industry leadership.

Based in the Hunter Valley, Liz runs her own consultancy through Vitibit, helping growers build healthier, more resilient vineyards. She also manages her family’s vineyards at Scarborough Wine Co, and plays a vital role in education through her teaching at Tocal College, passing on her skills and knowledge to the next generation of viticulturists.

Respected for her practical wisdom and big-picture thinking, Liz is as comfortable talking about soil microbes as she is about the future of the wine community.