Why Australian wine must change now | Louisa Rose of Yalumba

<p>In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, host Anna Webster sits down with legendary Australian winemaker Louisa Rose from Yalumba. From growing up in Melbourne to becoming one of the most respected voices in Australian wine, Louisa shares her remarkable journey through decades of winemaking, sustainability leadership and innovation.</p> <p>They explore Yalumba&rsquo;s pioneering work with viognier, wild fermentation, vegan-friendly wines, climate adaptation, old vines, and the challenges facing the global wine industry today. This is a must-listen for wine lovers, collectors, hospitality professionals and anyone curious about where wine is heading next.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.yalumba.com/">Yalumba</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.instagram.com/yalumbawine">Yalumba on Instagram</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.instagram.com/louisarose.wine">Louisa Rose on Instagram</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://winecompanion.com.au/">Halliday Wine Companion</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/winecompanion/">Halliday&nbsp;Wine Companion on Instagram</a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/annawebster_"><strong>Anna Webster on Instagram</strong></a></p> <p><strong><a href="https://shop.winecompanion.com.au/products/2026-halliday-wine-companion">Buy the <em>2026 Halliday Wine Companion</em></a></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Topics Covered</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Louisa Rose&rsquo;s path from Melbourne to Yalumba in the Barossa</li> <li aria-level="1"><strong>Why Australian wine must change now | Louisa Rose of Yalumba</strong></li> <li aria-level="1">ow Yalumba helped revive viognier in Australia</li> <li aria-level="1">Why wild fermentation creates better wines</li> <li aria-level="1">The truth about vegan wine production</li> <li aria-level="1">Sustainability in vineyards and wineries</li> <li aria-level="1">Climate change, water use and drought-resistant rootstocks</li> <li aria-level="1">Old-vine grenache and Australia&rsquo;s winemaking heritage</li> <li aria-level="1">The Rare &amp; Fine Collection including Virgilius and Tri-Centenary Grenache</li> <li aria-level="1">Why Australian wine needs stronger storytelling globally</li> <li aria-level="1">The future of wine consumption and industry change</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Standout Quotes</strong></p> <p>&ldquo;We have to earn our place.&rdquo;<br>Louisa Rose on the fut