Meditrina Beverages
Riverina , NSW & ACT
Brands
Gossips, W Meditrina Reserve, Sweet Lips Infusions
Winery Overview
Meditrina Beverages is a winery inspired by Meditrina, the Roman goddess associated with healing, longevity, and wine. The brand reflects the historical view of wine as more than celebration alone, but as a cherished elixir believed in ancient times to support health, wellbeing, and restoration. This connection between heritage and healing forms the foundation of Meditrina’s identity and philosophy.
Rooted in time-honoured viniculture, Meditrina Beverages draws on generations of winemaking knowledge, preserving traditional craft and respecting the practices that have long defined quality wine production. At the same time, the winery embraces a forward-looking mindset, approaching the future with curiosity and intent by exploring new methods, technologies, and ideas that are reshaping the modern beverage industry.
This balance between heritage and progress defines Meditrina’s approach. It allows the winery to honour its origins while continuously evolving, ensuring its wines reflect both authenticity and innovation. From vineyard to bottle, every step of production is guided by a commitment to excellence, creativity, and refinement.
Meditrina also seeks to redefine the wine experience through sustainable practices, experimental blends, and imaginative winemaking approaches. This spirit of exploration ensures that each product is crafted to meet and exceed the expectations of today’s consumers, while maintaining a strong connection to tradition.
Ultimately, Meditrina Beverages represents a modern winery grounded in ancient inspiration. It unites respect for the past with ambition for the future, producing wines that embody quality, balance, and innovation. Through this philosophy, Meditrina continues to evolve as a brand dedicated to elevating the wine experience at every level, consistently striving to exceed benchmarks across all price points while staying true to its foundational values.
Available in
China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Other
Seeking Distribution in
Cambodia, Canada, South Korea, USA, Vietnam
Chief Winemaker/s
Sally Carusi (Senior Winemaker), Ferdinando Cananzi (Winemaker)
Winemaker Bio
Sally Carusi has recently returned to Meditrina as Senior Winemaker, overseeing all winemaking operations, bringing with her over three decades of experience in the industry. Her journey began in 1996 at the Meditrina site, with the early years at the foundation level in the laboratory, cellar, and vineyards, whilst studying a Bachelor of Science (Wine Science) through Charles Sturt University. Over her time, she has gained experience at other wineries being both smaller and larger processing facilities. Her return to Meditrina brings both continuity and experience to the team, guiding Meditrina’s winemaking philosophy as the business continues to refine its style and direction.
