Over A Glass with Shanteh Wale, a wine & drinks podcast

Alex Beckett (Marnong Estate, Victoria) - championing the region’s potential

Over A Glass with Shanteh Wale, a wine & drinks podcast

Show Notes

Alex Beckett is the Head Winemaker at Marnong Estate, located in the Sunbury region of Victoria’s Port Phillip Zone. After making waves in the Hunter Valley, Alex is now focused on cool-climate winemaking and championing the region’s potential.

https://marnongestate.com.au

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgment of Traditional Custodians

00:28 Alex Beckett's Journey into Winemaking

02:55 The Influence of Tyrrell's and Early Experiences

05:54 Transitioning to Cool Climate Winemaking

08:48 The Move to Manong Estate

11:48 Exploring the Sunbury Region

15:00 Community Focus and Future Aspirations

17:53 Winemaking Philosophy and Techniques

20:43 Innovations in Sangiovese and Other Varieties

23:47 Inspiration and Mentorship in the Industry

29:41 Personal Preferences and Closing Thoughts

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