Jansz Tasmania's own Natalie Fryar named a finalist for Winemaker of the Year by Gourmet Traveller WINE
19 August 2009Finalists for “Winemaker of the Year 2009” have been named by Gourmet Traveller WINE, and Jansz Tasmania's own Natalie Fryar is a finalist.
This is Natalie’s first nomination for the prestigious Award, and just the second time a specialist sparkling winemaker has been named in the final eight (joining Ed Carr) since the establishment of the Awards in 1998.
Natalie joined Jansz Tasmania as Winemaker in January 2001 and brought with her a wealth of knowledge and an enthusiasm for sparkling wine. Her philosophy is firmly focused in the vineyard, and since joining, Natalie has taken Jansz to new heights – driving the vineyard’s philosophy of Méthode Tasmanoise and elevating Jansz Tasmania to become one of the leading Australian sparkling specialists.
The Gourmet Traveller WINE “Winemaker of the Year” Award not only seeks out and celebrates the creativity, intellect, attention to detail, and determination of the men and women who have made the Australian wine industry the envy of the world, they also judge the collaboration and cooperation within the teams these winemakers work with.
Natalie is in great company with the other finalists being Andrew Wigan of Peter Lehmann, Andrew Fleming of Coldstream Hills, Phillip Moraghan of Curly Flat, Peter Schell of Spinifex, Julian Alcorso of Winemaking Tasmania, Ray Nadeson & Maree Collins of Lethbridge Wines, and Larry Cherubino of Larry Cherubino Wines.
The winner will be announced at a dinner in Melbourne on October 1, and featured in the October / November issue of Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine.
Read what Gourmet Traveller WINE says about Natalie and her success with Jansz Tasmania. Back to top |
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