TIM STEVENS WINEMAKER OF GOOREE PARK WINES “There are no secrets among winemakers, we are all trying to make the best product we can and cheer each other on” When did you realise you wanted to work in the wine industry? I began my working life as a journalist...
LIAM HESLOP WINEMAKER AND MANAGER AT HESLOP WINES “Often, wines evolve on the blending bench because they’re the best wines that came from the fruit we had that vintage.” When did you realise you wanted to work in the wine industry? Growing up I helped my dad...
ANDREW THOMAS OWNER AND WINEMAKER AT THOMAS WINES “Being a relatively small producer, I need to be the jack of all trades.” When did you realise you wanted to work in the wine industry? Having grown up in a winemaking family amongst the vines and wines of...
ALEX CASSEGRAIN HEAD WINEMAKER AT CASSEGRAIN WINES “I like to give the wine every opportunity to be the best it can be and not be dictated by a recipe.” When did you realise you wanted to work in the wine industry? It all happened organically. At first, I didn’t think...
TONY COSGRIFF WINEMAKER AT CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS “Winemaking is a constant evolution, where we learn new and unexpected things every year.” Please tell us about your career so far, including your education, work experience, etc. I grew up in New Zealand and studied...
Lewis Drayton MANAGER AT IVANHOE WINES “I love the people. You can’t work in this industry if you don’t like people.” When did you realise you wanted to work in the wine industry? I have been involved with the wine industry for my entire life. After two...
