15 December, 2009: Master of Wine Debra Meiburg, one of Asia's leading wine media personalities and educators, has launched a new online video series called Meet the Winemaker, offering a charming access-all-areas look at the wine industry, revealing the personal side of the industry's top dogs and rising stars.

Hosted by Debra Meiburg MW, the interview-based series offers an intimate taste of the lives of the wine industry's most interesting and influential people, including Ernst Loosen (Dr Loosen), Emmanuel Cruse (Chateau D'Issan), actor Sam Neil (Two Paddocks ) and Cecile Bonnefond (Veuve Clicquot), among many more.

Characterised by a relaxed and fun tone, the interviews cover topics such as insights into the interviewees' winemaking philosophies, personal triumphs, candid tasting notes, opinion on industry issues, the background to their successes and an all-important glimpse into their personal lives.

Filmed in various locations throughout Hong Kong, episodes are produced on an ongoing basis and will be released weekly online and are available for viewing at www.debramasterofwine.com.

Debra Meiburg MW, host of Meet the Winemaker said, "Having been in the wine industry for many years, I have met such a broad range of colourful and intriguing personalities. I felt there was no video medium out there at the moment offering wine enthusiasts and the wine trade a peek into this exciting world and the chance to get to know these great characters.

"The series is fun and light-hearted, yet viewers will certainly learn something new about each winemaker and their wines by tuning in. I think many will find it refreshing to see the human side of these high profile industry figures whose winemaking and wine industry brilliance have been wowing our palates for so long."

James Healy, head winemaker of highly acclaimed Dog Point Vineyards (Marlborough, New Zealand), said "Chief viticulturalist Ivan Sutherland and I were more than happy to join Meet the Winemaker with Debra. As winemakers we spend a lot of time out in the vineyard and the cellar, so being able to give followers of Dog Point wine a glimpse into our everyday lives at the winery and what goes into making our wine was brilliant.

"We wish Debra all the best with the series and are sure wine enthusiasts and the wine industry alike will really warm to the program."

To view Meet the Winemaker, visit www.debramasterofwine.com.


About Debra Meiburg MW
Based in Hong Kong, Debra Meiburg is a celebrated wine journalist, TV personality, wine educator and in-demand speaker who is pleasing palates across Asia with her fresh take on the world of wine. Awarded Master of Wine, the highest wine honour, Debra has a serious tongue for wine, but is a little tongue in cheek. Through her numerous wine-related pursuits, she is determined to take the everyday wine lover beyond the bottle to discover the intricacies of their own taste buds and thoroughly enjoy the pleasures of wine.

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