John Gladstones is a leading Australian agricultural scientist, with a distinguished record in the breeding, agronomy and botany of crop and pasture legumes that has earned him many scientific and community awards, including Member of the Order of Australia (AM). His pioneering work in viticulture led to the establishment of Margaret River as a premium wineproducing region. 'Viticulture and Environment' (1992) was awarded 'Special Distinction in Viticulture' by the Office International de la Vigne et du Vin, Paris. He lives in Perth with his family.
