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...
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...
Lance Mikisch WINEMAKER AND VIGNERON AT CAPERCAILLIE WINES “I find it incredibly rewarding to guide that process from vineyard to bottle.” When did you realise you wanted to become a winemaker? I didn’t grow up thinking I would be a winemaker. I am a sixth-generation...
Andrew Higgins CHIEF WINEMAKER AT TAMBURLAINE ORGANIC WINES “I will always strive to make wines that are truly expressive of where they come from.” When did you realise you wanted to become a winemaker? I drifted into Wine Science at CSU in 1999, not for the...
