The chief winemaker with Yalumba has taken out the prestigious top honour in Gourmet Traveller Wine’s 2008 Winemaker of the Year Awards. Louisa Rose beat seven other finalists to the coveted prize, with specific praise reserved for her flagship viognier, Yalumba The Virgilius as well as the Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling. Helen McCarthy, a Clare Valley Winemaker, was awarded the Kemenys Medal, which recognises up-and-coming winemakers in the industry. Helen began her burgeoning career... ...Read more »