Tom’s connection to Plantagenet began in 1994, fresh out of high school, when he worked his first vintage after his family became shareholders in the winery. Another vintage in 1997 cemented his passion for viticulture, inspiring a decade-long career in Margaret River, where he gained experience managing vineyards for a major WA producer.

After later roles in finance and strategy, Tom returned to Plantagenet in 2018 as General Manager, fully acquiring the business from his family in 2021. He is deeply committed to both Plantagenet’s pioneering legacy and the Great Southern’s future, championing this remarkable cool-climate region and sharing its story with the world.

A dedicated cool-climate winemaker since 1996, Mike Garland brings decades of regional knowledge and technical skill to every bottle. His journey began at Plantagenet with the 1997, 1998 and 1999 vintages, before honing his craft across the Great Southern and abroad in Germany with a focus on Riesling.

“It is a very comforting feeling, that I've 'come home' to where my journey all started,” Mike reflects. “Without Plantagenet, and more specifically Tony Smith, we would not have moved or fallen in love with the Great Southern region and its wines.”

Driven by a deep passion for the Great Southern, its people and partnerships, Johnathon leads Plantagenet Wines’ domestic sales with a focus on genuine relationships – from national category managers to restaurateurs and local retailers.

His journey with wine began in the mid-90s as a retail manager and loyal Plantagenet drinker, inspired by the 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, he brings insight, integrity and a collaborative spirit to every endeavour, championing the excellence of Plantagenet and the wines of Western Australia.