ABOUT US
Meet the Founders
Dan Eggleton
Dan has over 30 years Wine Industry and governance experience and comes from a grape growing family in Victoria. Dan started his “in winery” career working hands on in production with Orlando Wines, Barossa Valley, in the early 1990’s. Quickly progressing his wine industry career saw Dan work through areas of Winemaking, Laboratory and Marketing within Public Relations prior to taking a roles in Operations Management and General Management for different companies.
Dan embarked upon a successful period with his first wine brand, following this an opportunity to work with international entity Remy Cointreu was made available, successfully developing sales and distribution across many areas of Australia and Asia.
Dan continues to make award winning wine under his brand Ben Murray Wines, has completed the AWAC Wine Judging course and has associate judged the Cowra Australian Wine Show twice. Dan is well networked in the industry and brings with him a wealth of knowledge, organisational ability and determination, forming consultancy Vinous Consulting in 2018 offering his experience across many facets of industry to established and start up businesses alike.
Currently Dan has a focus through engagement on renewable resourcing, energising business and sustainable supply across products and services for winemakers and associated industries. Dan also has extensive experience with governance roles with board positions as Vice Chair of Wine Industry Suppliers Australia, Member of the National Packaging Committee under Australian Grape & Wine Association, Barossa & Light Regional Development Board for 7 years, (Now RDA Barossa), Chaired Tanunda Primary School Governing Council for 7 years, Senior President of Tanunda Football Club for four years, Chaired Barossa Gourmet Weekend and many more roles.
Dan is a Barossa resident, married and has three adult children.
Jason’s professional journey in the Wine and Spirits Industry spans over 25 years carving a distinguished path that reflects his passion and expertise. Jason’s journey commenced amidst the picturesque landscapes of McLaren Vale, where his family owned a vineyard supplying fruit to renowned wineries such as d’Arenberg and Haselgrove. These formative years laid the foundation for his deep understanding of the viticulture process.
Eager to broaden his knowledge, Jason embarked on a vintage experience at Katnook Estate in Coonawarra. This hands-on experience further enriched his understanding of the winemaking craft. Transitioning into the realm of sales, Jason represented the Wingara Wine Group, promoting iconic brands like Katnook Estate, Riddoch, Deakin Estate, and Frexinet.
Returning to his roots, Jason joined a Wine Industry-focused finance company in McLarenVale. Over the next decade, he played a pivotal role in transforming a $2 million business into a thriving $20 million enterprise. The expansion into the craft beer and spirit industry was a testament to his strategic vision.
In 2016, Jason seized an opportunity to establish Barrel Partners, a venture focused on buying and reselling used wine barrels to the wine and spirits industry. Concurrently, he co-founded Red Windows Capital, a finance company focusing on the drinks industry.
In 2021, alongside Dan Eggleton, they created Global Oak Imports, a venture specialising in large format oak as well as importing specialty barrels from Spain, France, Portugal and the U.S. Additionally, they sourced Australian Fortified barrels locally, solidifying their global presence.Today, Global Oak Imports orchestrates the movement of barrels across continents, connecting the dots between the U.S.A, Europe, Asia, the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.
Jason Baylis
