
Unmatched
Pairing Australian wine with the unexpected.
Whether it’s a song, a fashion statement, or a social movement, we find inspiration everywhere and use it to push traditional wine pairings in exciting new directions.
Australian Wine Unmatched: Raw Power
Taras Ochota of Ochota Barrels is joined by cult punk filmmaker Penelope Spheeris (Wayne’s World, The Decline of Western Civilization) to riff over his devastatingly delicious approach to wine. From his misspent youth in punk bands to his experimental attitude towards premium winemaking, Ochota is starting his own tradition one exceptional wine at a time.
Sadly, Taras Ochota passed away in October 2020 after battling an illness for several years. He will be greatly missed by the Australian wine community.
Australian Wine Unmatched: Going Deeper
Virginia Willcock of Vasse Felix is joined by champion freediver and spearfisher woman Kimi Werner to explore the unlikely pairing of Cabernet and the Ocean. From her philosophy of natural expression to her strong connection with the West Australian environment, Willcock is bringing it all together in the glass. So take a deep breath and immerse yourself in her dedication to craft.

Taras Ochota
“I take a holistic approach to making wines that have an energy, that have a vibrancy. Wines that ‘pop’ when you put them in your mouth.”

Virginia Willcock
“When I smell the forest, smell the ocean, smell the beautiful dirt, I want to see some of that come through in the wine.”

