Gourmet Traveller WINE Winemaker of the Year, proudly supported by Perpetual, is now in its 19th year and continues to shine a light on those responsible for creating Australia’s finest wines. The vastly experienced judging panel chaired by Peter Forrestal includes Peter Bourne, Nick Bulleid MW, Huon Hooke, Andrew Caillard MW, Mike Bennie and Toni Paterson MW. A brief look at the illustrious list of past winners offers insight into the discerning nature of the panel. Year after year, its deep understanding of the industry results in a diverse field of winemakers taking home gongs.
Here we announce those winners. Steve Flamsteed of Giant Steps is the 2016 Winemaker of the Year, Nic Peterkin is the Young Winemaker Medal winner, the Len Evans Award for leadership goes to Brian Walsh and Brian Croser is the Perpetual Viticulturist of the Year. Congratulations!