Featured Partner
Gary Mills
Jamsheed
Gary Mills has a decent sized shed up in the Yarra Valley that a few other young guns are making their wine in - it helps pay his bills and thank god he's got the cash to buy this stunning Great Western shiraz. The fact that he's chosen shiraz as his hat stand shows determination and commitment to the greater landscape of Australian wine. His Jamsheed label taps into a few Victorian regions and the newie, La Syrah, is a punter's dream come true.
Q&A
Is there a wine or a person that inspires you as a winemaker?
Tom Waits - even though he has given up drinking - he still is the best drinking partner around.
What is so-hot-right-now in wine?
The weather, unfortunately.
What got you into wine?
I ran out of money while backpacking around Europe and found a job in a London wine bar.
What's your desert island wine?
Clape Cornas.
Why should you win the people's vote for the YGWA?
I'll buy you all a beer.
If there was no wine in the world...
there would be no point in going on really...
As a winemaker, where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
With a syrah from every Victorian region.
What's the one word that sums you up?
Garrulous.
