Interview winemaker Alexandra Wardlaw (Kirrihill Clare Valley)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we get to interview Alexandra Wardlaw (Winemaker at Kirrihill Clare Valley). Alexandra has achieved so much at such a young age having studied and worked in all aspects of the wine industry internationally and in Australia. In this episode she shares her passion for wine, describes the mix of science and art in winemaking, explains what’s drawn her to Clare Valley and Kirrihill, and talks through the Kirrihill range. We also get to taste the 2023 Regional Riesling and 2019 Partner Series Cabernet Sauvignon.Thank you Alexandra for sharing your journey and passion and to Kirrihill for their great tasting wines representing Clare Valley.Subscribe to @‌thewinedup and comment below on your favourite Kirrihill Wine?Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:31 First Introduction to Kirrihill1:12 4 x Icebreaker questions1:22 What’s the most memorable wine?2:10 The wine you still want to try?2:25 Unique wine pairings?3:22 Main Interview - Alexandra’s Bio5:09 Following a passion is not hard work5:50 What triggered your passion for wine?7:05 Why is Clare Valley and Kirrhill special?10:15 Why is the Clare Valley Riesling so special?11:29 What are alternate grape varieties that Kirrihill uses?13:18 How much of winemaking is a science?14:47 Are you experimenting with small parcels in Kirrhill?17:18 What makes Kirrihill wines special and what is the plan for the future?19:35 Should Kirrihill wines be cellared?21:32 2023 Regional Series Riesling, Kirrihill, Clare Valley, SA25:22 2019 Partner Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Kirrihill, Clare Valley, SA31:51 The Wined Up - Conclusion#kirrihill #clarevalley #riesling #cabernetsauvignon #justinbieber #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up).  Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at [email protected].   Drink More, Try More, Learn More.