Leith Franklin
Leith Franklin graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemistry and Microbiology in 1995. He then went on to achieve Honours in Chemical Technology though study into the Chemical and Physical properties causing Stickiness in Dried Vine fruit.
After graduating Leith spent several years gaining experience in microbiology and Chemical analysis through Contract work with Christian Hansen Ltd., the Angas Park Fruit Company and Chemical and Physical testing through Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd.
Leith's interest in wine analysis was stimulated by a short employment with Southcorp Wines at Nuriootpa, which he left for the role of Microbiologist with Brauer Natural Medicine in the Barossa Valley.
Eventually the lure of the wine industry became too great and Leith took up a position as Laboratory Technician with the Hardy Wine Company at Berri Estates later moving to the role of Laboratory Supervisor at the HWC's Renmano Winery.
In August 2004 Leith took up the position of Quality Assurance Manager at the companies Stanley Winery in Buronga. His role includes responsibility for the sites quality, HACCP and environmental management systems and laboratory operations.