Erin Kleinn’s best life

Ngeringa winemaker Erinn Klein talks about the joys of waking up in paradise and his mustard Land Cruiser.

Oct 11, 2024, updated Nov 05, 2024
Erin Kleinn’s best life

Describe the best day of your life.
I feel very fortunate to live and work on a biodynamic vineyard and farm. Every day I wake up surrounded by the birds and trees. There is always a lot of work to do either in the vineyard, in the winery or with the animals and vegetable garden. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Describe the best meal you’ve ever eaten.
I’ve been lucky to eat at many great restaurants around the world, but honestly, nothing compares to the experience to sharing good food and wine with friends here at home on the farm. A slow-cooked Ngeringa lamb over coals, with lots of veggies from the garden, some good wine and friends. Friendship and home-grown food are some of life’s greatest gifts and I never take it for granted.

What’s the best advice you’ve been given?
Dad used to always say “Don’t listen to everyone around you, do what you believe to be right”. We’ve really tried to follow that advice at Ngeringa.

What is the best photograph you have?
My boys….

What are the best qualities of your favourite person?
I have a lot of respect for my wife Janet. She has always had unwavering belief in our vision for Ngeringa and her for optimism for humanity and planet continuously inspire me. Especially on the hard days.

Best five songs on your playlist?
Portugal the Man, Modern Jesus
Tankus the Henge, Orange is the new Black
Midnight Oil, Blue Sky Mine
Led Zepplin, Cashmere
INXS, Never Tear Us Apart

Best-ever purchase?
Toyota Land Cruiser. 1984, Troup carrier, mustard yellow. She’s magnificent. Will go anywhere, but not fast.

Ngeringa is part of Wellness Wander from October 26-27.