Victoria is the Winemaker at Oakridge Wines in the Yarra Valley, with a career built on a deep-rooted passion for fine wine and winemaking. Raised on a vineyard in the Clare Valley, Victoria’s early exposure to her family’s vineyard and wine production inspired her path in the industry.

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She has gained hands-on experience through vintages in a number of regions around Australia, as well as the Napa Valley, and New Zealand. Victoria graduated with a Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology from the University of Adelaide.

 

Victoria continues to refine her craft in the Yarra Valley, focusing on producing high-quality wines and is particularly passionate about cool climate expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

 

In addition to her winemaking expertise, Victoria is actively involved in the wine community, contributing at various wine shows, and is excited to judge at this year’s show.

Grace’s winemaking journey began in South Australia, where she studied a Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology, with Honours, at the University of Adelaide. A formative first job at Tapanappa in the Adelaide Hills, gave her a strong foundation in and passion for cool climate winemaking.

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In 2020, Grace moved to the Mornington Peninsula and worked at wineries including Stonier and Ten Minutes by Tractor, where she served as Assistant Winemaker. When international travel kicked back in, Grace completed two vintages in Burgundy - experiences she credits with significantly shaping her winemaking style.

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In her current role as Vineyard Manager and Assistant Winemaker at Eldridge, Red Hill, Grace has the chance to expand her passion for sustainability and true site expression in one of the most iconic vineyards in the area. Additionally, she takes part in the regions technical committee with a focus on education.

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She has stewarded various wine shows, established a training day for new judges and is looking forward to being part of the ICCWS panel.