From the stunning Margaret River to the divine Mount Barker, let each of these esteemed winemakers take you through the process of winemaking, their history in the field, and their personal favourite varietals and pairings.
Scroll on to discover what these winemakers have in store, and learn about life in this fascinating industry. You can click on the View Winery Profiles button in each post to find out more about their winery.
Wineries of Western Australia intends to bring you a number of amazing winemakers across every issue, while also featuring a number of articles about the illustrious wine regions, specific wineries and the unique terroir and winemaking methods.
Click on the Winery Articles tab above to discover more about the gorgeous vineyards and the surrounding landmarks and history, as well as input and advice from the local wineries, winemakers and enthusiasts.
Read on below to discover more about the interesting lives of these incredible, Western Australia winemakers.
Read on below to discover more about the amazing people that keep the Australian wine industry at its best!
Read on below to discover more about the amazing people that keep the Australian wine industry at its best!
Willespie – Nathan Schultz
NATHAN SCHULTZ WINEMAKER AT WILLESPIE“I can come home at the end of the day, put a bottle of wine on the table in front of friends and family and say, ‘try this, I made it.’”When did you realise you wanted to become a winemaker?While helping a friend for the 2005...
Myattsfield Vineyard and Winery – Rachael Davenport
RACHAEL DAVENPORT WINEMAKER AT MYATTSFIELD"Winemaking is a beautiful blend of science and art"When did you realise you wanted to become a winemaker?I was fifteen and completing work experience in a hospital when I decided the health system wasn’t for me. During that...
Evoi Wines – Nigel Ludlow
“One could arguably say that this is the best wine region in the world, and you would have a very strong case for at least a couple of varieties.”
Domaine Naturaliste – Bruce Dukes
“Wine and the culture surrounding it integrates science and agriculture with sensory intuition and cultural values which create an amazing journey.”
Cape Naturaliste Vineyard – Craig Brent-White
“[I love the] smell of the fruit, the choice of oak, blending of barrels … [to arrive] at a wine that is unfiltered, fault free and complete.”
Ashbrook Estate – Catherine Edwards
“From trellis to table … our lives are dictated by the vines and the wine; it is a passion.”
Windance Estate – Tyke Wheatley
“We make wines we like to drink at home.”
Jarvis Estate – Matt Jarvis
“I love that … as a small winery we can experiment with different techniques and styles of wine.”
Bunn’s Vineyard – Richard Bunn
“Inspired by biodynamic viticulture in the pursuit of growing excellent fruit, my research led me towards biodynamic wines.”
Wignalls Wines – Michael Perkins
“We are forever tweaking things, looking for small improvements without altering the fundamental nature, the quintessence, of what we do.”
Torrent Wines – Rino D’Angelo
“My hopes are that the wines I produce in our newly built winery will carry on my late Nonno and Nonna’s legacy and will be something that they will be proud of.”
Stella Bella – Luke Jolliffe
“Wines that smell and taste of southern Margaret River and are of international quality.”
Brookland Valley Winery – Courtney Treacher
Courtney Treacher – senior winemaker at Houghton & Brookland Valley Wines chats with Wineries of Western Australia.