Growing up in Margaret River on a small family-owned vineyard, Jarrad spent his free time helping in the vineyard and winery. After a brief spell studying Anthropology and Sociology, Jarrad moved back to Margaret River and at the age of 19, began working in wineries. From his very first vintage he fell in love with the ever-changing mix of art, science, creativity, and physicality required each and every day in the winery, especially during the vintage period. Winemaking quickly became his path and his passion.

In 2007, at 27 Jarrad took on a Winemaker role with Vasse Felix in Margaret River. He spent 7 years focusing on red wine production. In 2014 personal circumstances forced Jarrad to reprioritise his professional life, taking a part-time role for a further 4 years with a focus on all areas of the Vasse Felix winemaking operations.

In 2018, Jarrad joined the team at Stella Bella. At Stella Bella Jarrad is able to capture the elegance and power of Southern Margaret River fruit, with a primary focus on Chardonnay and Cabernet. When not deeply engrossed in classic Margaret River varieties, Jarrad can be found with the rest of the team creating interesting wines from varieties such as Tempranillo, Malbec and Sangiovese.

With his expertise and dedication, Chief Winemaker Jarrad has significantly enhanced the quality of Stella Bella wines, contributing to their continuous improvement year after year. Thanks to his invaluable contributions, Stella Bella has proudly secured its position among the Top 10 wineries in Australia, as recognised by The Real Review in 2023.