Winemaker welcomed to Balnaves

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Winemaker welcomed to Balnaves

Balnaves of Coonawarra has announced the appointment of Maddie LeMire as its winemaker, joining in time for the winery’s 2025 vintage.


Ms LeMire joins Balnaves of Coonawarra from Bekkers Wine in McLaren Vale, where she has been assistant winemaker for the past year and a half.


She graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology in 2023 and has gained experience at wineries in Burgundy and Pomerol, France.


“Maddie’s enthusiasm and passion for the wine industry is a perfect match for Balnaves, on our unwavering quest to produce outstanding wines from the famous Coonawarra region,” the Balnaves family said in a statement.

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