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It wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that Matt Gant aims to be the Quentin Tarantino of the Barossa wine industry. He shares how he is putting the fun back into grape appreciation.

Steve Smith, the director of wine at Craggy Range winery, is out to show everyone that New Zealand’s grape portfolio is more than just its Sauvignon Blanc.

Having had success with French varietals, Sicily-based winemaker, Alessio Planeta, is revisiting the island’s vino past by focusing on native grapes and even reviving Julius Caesar’s favourite quaff.

With a deep respect for Chile’s terroir and a penchant for experimentation, Miguel Torres Maczassek is continuing the inspirational winemaking philosophy set by his father at Miguel Torres Chile winery.

Angelo Gaja, who single-handedly raised the Barbaresco grape to cult status, is on his next mission to transform this region’s wine landscape.

Veteran Yalumba winemaker Brian Walsh successfully blends experience with experimentation to create exciting wines.

Egon Muller speaks of the prized Scharzhofberger vineyard, the German wine classification system and making wines beyond his homeland.

It’s a label that needs no introduction but Château Margaux isn’t resting on its golden laurels. As the first First Growth estate from Bordeaux to set up an office in Asia, it’s showing its commitment to building a firm relationship with wine lovers in the region, especially China. first

Ex-roadie turned independent wine producer Tim Smith produces small-scale gems that have been quietly building up critical acclaim.