MEET THE
WINEMAKERS

Beginning in the inaugural issue, Wineries of Western Australia’s Meet The Winemakers delves into the lives and ambitions of local winemakers to give its readers an in-depth knowledge of the people behind the great wineries of Western Australia.

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.

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Meet the Winemakers

Read on below to discover more about the amazing people that keep the Australian wine industry at its best!

Lentedal Vineyard Estate – David Hann

DAVID HANN OWNER OF LENTEDAL VINEYARD ESTATE“Janet and I are a bit partial to the sparkling – this is because it is refreshing to take with us on our regular walks at sunset to feed the animals that we have here at Lentedal."When did you realise you wanted to become a...

Island Brook Estate – Simon Ding

Simon Ding WINEMAKER AT ISLAND BROOK ESTATE“Each year, you are gifted a new blank canvas on which to create something special."When did you realise you wanted to become a winemaker?Following some travel overseas, I was exposed to fine wines in the British hospitality...

Frazer Woods – Frazer Woods Wine

JOHN FRAZER OWNER & HEAD WINEMAKER AT FRAZER WOODS WINE" I love the creative process of starting with a base wine... adding to it, bottling it, then forgetting about it for at least five years."When did you realise you wanted to become a winemaker?It was a series...

Wayfinder Wines – Andrew Trio

ANDREW TRIO WINEMAKER AT WAYFINDER WINES "Experimentation is an important part of what we do, particularly when we’re working with new vineyards or clones."When did you realise you wanted to become a winemaker?I was fortunate to have had an early start and studied...

ALTAIR ESTATE – JOSH VINCE

I love the excitement of creation and the responsibility of crafting flavours, sensations and emotions in others who have a passion and love of wines.

BARRECAS WINES – FIL BARRECA

FIL BARRECA HEAD WINEMAKER, OWNER & FOUNDER AT BARRECAS WINES“A vineyard that makes winemakers feel safe and confident, and that can be relied upon consistently is highly prized.”When did you realise you wanted to become a winemaker?This has been a childhood...

Rockcliffe Wines – Dr Steve Hall

DR STEVE HALL OWNER OF ROCKCLIFFE WINERY“I love the diversity of the people that visit... it is such good fun and a great laugh.”When did you realise you wanted to become a winemaker?My father introduced me to wine when I was five, and since then I have always liked...

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...