Wine Maker Series

A boutique, family-owned winery in the Yarra Valley, Yering Farm Wines produces small-batch, single-estate wines that reflect the character of the region.

Owner and winemaker Alan Johns takes a hands-on approach from vineyard to bottle and will be sharing the stories behind the wines throughout the evening.

A boutique Yarra Valley label founded by winemaker Georgia Dale, producing small-batch wines that reflect the character of the region.

With experience at renowned sparkling houses including Domaine Chandon and Schramsberg in California, Georgia brings a passion for precision and elegance to every bottle, and will be sharing the stories behind her wines on the night.

A family-run winery based in the Yarra Valley, Giammarino Wines focuses on small-batch wines that reflect the land they come from.

Winemaker Dino Giammarino has been involved in vineyards and winemaking since childhood and now leads the winemaking, working closely with his family to craft wines with a strong focus on vineyard health, hand-harvested fruit and minimal-intervention techniques. Dino will be sharing the story behind the wines on the night.

Founded in 2009 by winemaker Syd Bradford, Thick As Thieves is a boutique Yarra Valley winery known for its small-batch, expressive wines.

With a passion for experimentation and alternative varieties, Syd crafts wines that showcase the character of the region while pushing creative boundaries. Syd will be sharing the story behind the wines and the journey of the winery on the night.

A boutique, family‑run Yarra Valley winery, Steels Gate Wines crafts elegant estate-grown wines from hand-tended Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and Cabernet vines.

Co-owner and winemaker Brad Atkins will be sharing the story behind the wines and the journey from vine to glass during the evening.

A historic Upper Yarra Valley estate founded in 1972 and celebrated for elegant, cool‑climate wines from 100% estate‑grown fruit, Seville Estate continues to express the unique volcanic soils and mature vineyard site.

Winemaker Jess DiGiorgio, with international experience and a passion for terroir‑driven, minimal‑intervention winemaking, will be sharing the story behind their wines and her journey with the estate.

A boutique Yarra Valley estate producing elegant, estate‑grown cool‑climate wines that reflect the unique character of their vineyard site.

Kathy McBride, Assistant Winemaker at Medhurst, brings her passion for terroir and a wealth of global winemaking experience to the cellar, and will be sharing the stories behind their wines and her journey in the industry on the night.