Tiago Macena
Tiago is part of the dynamic movement of contemporary Portuguese wine. He is a viticulturistand winemaker: his first degree was in Agronomical Engineering from Lisbon University, and he is also a post-graduate in Wine Business.
Dan Miller
Steward is a private lender, working with regenerative farmers – including winemakers – to provide the capital they need to expand and sustain their business.
Marco Simonit
Marco is a viticultural adviser, author and co-founder (with his friend Pierpaolo Sirch) of Simonit & Sirch pruning consultancy. He is revolutionising pruning to keep vines healthy and productive for longer.
Stuart Spencer
Lodi’s old vine zinfandel is a treasure. Planted in the 1940s, these gnarled bush vines embody Lodi's heritage and renaissance. Lodi was for many years an unsung hero of the glossy, all-conquering, Californian style.
Elías López Montero
Elías is the winemaker and co-owner of Bodegas Verum, the family distillery and winery near Ciudad Real. Elias’ story shows how old vine depth transforms both quality and reputation of a traduced variety and region.
Faouzi Issa
Faouzi is winemaker and co-owner at Domaine des Tourelles, founded in the Bekaa Valley in 1868. He is a champion of old vine Cinsault. The Mediterranean workhorse was brought to Lebanon by Jesuit missionaries in the 1800s – generations before internationals such as Cabernet and Syrah came to dominate.
Salvo and Simone Foti
Salvo Foti is a son of Sicily, born in Catania. He has a long career as viticultural and enological advisor to many leading estates. I Vigneri is his own project, deep to his heart and roots, which he runs with his son, Simone.
Rosa Kruger (Founder) and André Morgenthal (Project Manager)
The South African Old Vines Project.
Rosa Kruger is a renowned vineyard manager and viticultural consultant who has worked in South Africa for 20 years. André Morgenthal has told the stories of South African wine and heritage for decades, through his communications role at WOSA, and as an independent consultant.