Natalie has over 25 years of experience in the wine industry, with a passion for winemaking that began with a single glass of Champagne. Natalie’s diverse background includes both commercial and artisan winemaking. She is currently the
Senior Sparkling Winemaker for Pinnacle Drinks, focusing on wines from Tasmania and the Yarra Valley. Her past roles include Chief Winemaker at Mitchelton, Senior Winemaker at Katnook Estate, Yalumba, Hill Smith Family’s Estate, Oxford Landing Estates, and Dalrymple in Tasmania. She also gained international experience with a vintage at Clos Figueres in Priorat, Spain. Natalie is an accomplished wine show judge, having served as both panel chair and judge in various wine shows over the last 15 years. She is a graduate of the Len Evans Tutorial and has been a two-time finalist for the Australian Women in Wine Awards, Winemaker of the Year.