Meletos | Winemaker of the Month, May 2024
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Meletos | Winemaker of the Month, May 2024

Introducing our Winemaker of the Month for May, Caroline Mooney, the mastermind behind Bird on a Wire. Named after Leonard Cohen's 1968 song, Bird On A Wire Wines inspire a timelessness reminiscent of the song that inspired the winery's name.

Caroline views winemaking as a balance between intuition, instinct and science. Her winemaking philosophy revolves around allowing each wine to authentically reflect the essence of its terroir and the seasonal nuances, permitting the vineyard to take centre stage, with the grapes being the true heroes of the wines she produces.

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Meletos | Winemaker of the Month, March & April 2024

Yeringberg Winery boasts a rich history spanning over 150 years, firmly establishing itself as a pioneer in the Yarra Valley winemaking scene. The journey began with the migration of Baron Frederic-Guillaume de Pury, from Switzerland to Australia in 1852. After working with other pioneering wineries in the region, he acquired 450 hectares of land in the central Yarra Valley in 1863. Here, he planted 32 hectares of vineyards and named the estate Yeringberg….

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Meletos | Winemaker of the Month, December 2023

Adrian and Rebecca Santolin, a formidable winemaking duo, have cultivated a unique journey in the world of viticulture, much like the vines they tend to. Adrian's roots in winemaking stretch back to his family's vineyard and orchard, established by his Italian immigrant grandfather. Immersed in Italian culture from a young age, wine became an integral part of Adrian's heritage. On the other hand, Rebecca initially set out to study fashion design in Melbourne but found herself drawn to the world of wine after moving to the NSW outback with her family when she was 17 years old. Fate led her to working in a local winery, where she met Adrian, sparking a love story intertwined with their shared passion for winemaking.

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