Shane Holloway
Delamere

There's a storm of talent brewing down on the Apple Isle and Shane Holloway has grabbed a valuable advantage, breaking away from the peloton in convincing style. He snapped up the wellestablished Delamere Vineyard and has turned his attention to building on the history he now has in his hands. The quality of the chardonnay and pinot noir he thrust before the judges was show stopping - this man has a vision, with the talent and vineyard to back it up.
Q&A

 

Is there a wine or a person that inspires you as a winemaker?
Steve and Monique Lubiana from Stefano Lubiana Wines outside of Hobart have built an inspirational family business based upon great quality wine, imagination and plenty of hard work.

What is so-hot-right-now in wine?
The demand for cool climate varietals makes Tasmania a great place to be

What got you into wine?
It was of a bottle of Hallett's 1991 Old Block Shiraz shared with a group of friends from the Barossa. A memorable night with great friends, a Morris 1100.

What's your desert island wine?
1995 Clos de la Roche Domaine Armand Rousseau. I would spend some time on an island to have that again.

Why should you win the people's vote for the YGWA?
I phoned Bill Downie for some advice and he suggested that whilst shouting the bar in Melbourne can be expensive, it does get you along way. So, if I wine, drinks are on me!

If there was no wine in the world...
Glen Cooper would be Australia's richest man, I would enjoy the sound of rain on the roof in March, and I would finally get to go skiing in Japan.

As a winemaker, where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
Hopefully standing around with friends and family enjoying our 12th vintage of Delamere Pinot Noir.  

What's the one word that sums you up?
Lucky.
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