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In conversation with our newest addition to the team, Lilly Lawlor
When did you begin working in the wine industry? Can you tell us a bit about your background between then and now?
I started out as a Chef in Newcastle, I took a few years off to have children, I went back to work front of house in 2009, before studying as a Sommelier. In 2010 I won the Victorian Wine Guilds Sommelier of the year award. I bounced between wine and cooking before starting in Cellar doors in the Hunter Valley. Wanting to learn more about the wine making side brought me back to Victoria where I did a few vintages. Personally I think surviving vintages gave me an even stronger passion for all things wine.
Why wine? Was there a moment you discovered a passion or decided it was something you’d like to make a career out of?
I was working at Chateau Yering on the floor, when James Halliday, who had brought in a 64 Chateau La tour gave me a sip, and that was it, my cast wine days were over. In that moment I fell in love, and haven’t looked back since.
Which Mount Langi Ghiran wine are you currently loving?
Without a doubt it is the 2014 Langi Shiraz. As I like to say “its on the podium for wines that I have drunk”
Which Mount Langi Ghiran wine are you looking forward to releasing?
With the 2023 Grenache almost gone, I cant wait to see how the 2024 is looking.
Why should people visit you at Cellar Door?
With me its never just a tasting. You might come in looking for a wine, but you will leave with a new found passion.
Introducing Ronald …
On weekends I bring Ronald with me to Cellar door. Ronald is a 2yr old kelpie x rescue. He loves to greet people at the bar and play ball with them, although he isn’t great at giving the ball back.
