Kevin McCarthy has a reputation for innovation and rebellion in wine. He rose to prominence alongside his partner introducing Pinot Grigio to Australia in the 1990s. Together they left to build Quealy Winemakers whilst he continued to work for Treasury Wine Estates. His numerous trips to Europe including Eastern Europe accelerated his knowledge of skin contact white wine and letting viticulture and winemaking hang out with reality and village culture. Grow it, make it and love the way it is.
Now we get to take a fresh look at Mildura through these eyes.
Kevin’s introduction to Mildura was the early '90s buying Sangiovese to fill his otherwise empty tanks from a disastrously small year on the Mornington Peninsula. Mildura is a region of vast untapped potential where wine can be imaginatively grown and made, where the natural bounty of the region can offer great wine and value for wine lovers. This is MDI.
