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Philip Shaw (winemaker)

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Philip Shaw is an Australian winemaker.

Early life and education

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Philip Shaw was born around 1947[1] and graduated from Roseworthy College in 1969.[2]

Winemaking

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Shaw began his career at Lindeman's where he became head of production at the firm's "Carawa" winery. He later moved to Lindemans Karadoc Winery as general manager.[citation needed] He has elsewhere been described as the company's technical process manager.[3]

In 1982, he become chief winemaker at Rosemount Estate,[4] and following the Rosemount Estate merger with Southcorp Wines in 2001,[5] he became head of production for the group until 2003.[6]

In 2004, Shaw moved to Orange, NSW as the interim CEO of Cumulus Wines,[7][8] as well as to launch his new brand, Philip Shaw Wines. The first commercial release of the Philip Shaw Wines was in 2008. The Philip Shaw Cellar Door opened in 2014.[citation needed]

In 2015, Shaw established Hoosegg Wines using grapes from his Koomooloo Vineyard.[9]

Awards

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Shaw received the International Winemaker of the Year award at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in 1986 and 2000.[citation needed]

In 1999, he was awarded Qantas Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine Winemaker of the Year[10] and the 2000 Graham Gregory Trophy for his contribution to the Australian wine industry.[5][11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Rosemount into Coonawarra". The Australian Jewish News. Vol. XLVIII, no. 19. Victoria, Australia. 29 January 1982. p. 15. Retrieved 18 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "Student 69". Rosworth Agricultural College. 1969.
  3. ^ "New chief for Rosemount". The Canberra Times. Vol. 56, no. 16, 907. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 11 January 1982. p. 9. Retrieved 18 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ Evans, Len (1984). Complete Book of Australian Wine (1st ed.). Sydney, Auckland, London, New York: Lansdown. p. 88. ISBN 0701818484.
  5. ^ a b Shaw, Philip. "An Hour with Philip Shaw". Wine Business Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by Katie Spain.
  6. ^ "High in the Clouds". The Age. 25 January 2005.
  7. ^ Ejbich, Konrad. "Former Southcorp Winemaker Now Chasing Clouds at Australia's New Cumulus Winery". Wine Spectator.
  8. ^ Hooke, Huon (14 February 2007). "John Duval, Philip Shaw and SC Pannell: Men On A Mission". Decanter.
  9. ^ Shaw, Philip. "Hoosegg hears a Hoo". The Real Review (Interview). Interviewed by Huon Hooke.
  10. ^ "Past Winners – Winemaker of the Year". gourmettravellerwine.com.
  11. ^ "Graham Gregory Award". Department of Primary Industries (New South Wales). 21 January 2017.
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