Luke Steele
Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars

Winemaker

Luke is an Australian born and trained winemaker. He has worked as a winemaker in Frankland River in Western Australia, the Clare Valley in South Australia, Napa Valley, the Pfalz in Germany, Hawkes Bay in New Zealand and Hermitage in France prior to taking up the position of winemaker at Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars in the Finger Lakes of New York. His passion lies within crafting intensely flavoured red and white wines coming from cooler climates and overcoming the challenges associated with working within those climates.