Behind the Wines

If you enjoyed our conversation with Sebastian last week in episode 4, grab yourself an extra glass of your favourite wine and sit back to learn a little more about his passion for importing great international wines to...

Shaping how Australia drinks: from the ground to 35,000 feet. Today we talk with Sebastian Crowther, who has built a remarkable career in wine — from Master Sommelier to Qantas wine chief. A mentor, judge, and...

From Physics to Fermentation: The Vision and Voice of Louisa Rose We are delighted to talk with Louisa Rose, a leading Australian winemaker and sustainability advocate with Hill-Smith Family Estates. She has played a...

If our conversation with Bridget Mac left you wanting to know more about her craft of winemaking and collaboration with other creative minds, pour yourself an extra glass and tune in to this bonus episode following on...

From Lens to Cellar: The Art and Alchemy of Werkstatt Today we are delighted to talk with Bridget Mac. From art to wine, Bridget’s path has been anything but ordinary. After 15 years as an artist, she retrained in wine...

If our conversation with Brenden left you wanting to know more, here's some extra content that will keep you entertained whilst you savour that extra glass of your favourite drop. wineanimal.com.au

Wine is serious business. Luckily, the Wine Animal isn't. Today we are very pleased to meet with Brenden (or Brenno, as many know him), who spent nearly 20 years as a carpenter by day, and a Wine Animal by night—or any...

<p>Tom Donegan is an Adelaide based wine professional with international experience in sales, marketing, hospitality and export of some of Australia’s finest wineries. In 2020, he joined the team at Shaw + Smith and...

<p>No stranger to the world of winemaking and viticulture, Alister grew up on his family’s vineyards on the Bellarine Peninsula and was planting vines at the age of 10.</p><p><br /></p><p>With a science degree from...

<p>Adrian Santolin is an award-winning Australian winemaker whose roots run deep into both vineyard soil and Italian tradition. Born to Italian parents and raised on his family’s vineyard and orchard—established by his...

<p>From Jeremy:</p><p>Owning my own vineyard and creating exceptional wines have been dreams of mine since I was first introduced to White Burgundy and full-bodied Clarets by my father over long Sunday roasts. I spent...

<p>Jeremy Oliver is one of Australia’s most respected and influential wine figures, with a career that spans more than three decades in the world of wine. Best known for his work as a wine critic, author, and presenter...

<p>As a Wine Consultant, Liinaa Berry designs programs that elevate venues through storytelling, strategy, and strong commercial outcomes. She serves on the Sommeliers Australia board, mentors emerging talent, and is...

<p>Lisa Cardelli is an Italian-born wine professional based in Melbourne since 2010. She has worked as a sommelier in some of Melbourne's best fine-dining restaurants for over 10 years before leaving hospitality to work...

<p>Pierre Stock is the founder of PS Wine Selections, a leading Australian importer and online retailer of French and European wines. With over three decades in the wine industry—including many years as a sommelier at...