Spring 2024 | 49 As the fourth generation of the renowned Hunter Valley winemaking family, Lisa McGuigan is a woman who has leveraged her own innate creativity to build upon the foundations left behind by those that came before her. Though her venture along the road to becoming a master winemaker was by no means a straightforward one, Lisa’s name has now become synonymous with quality throughout Australia. Join us as we delve into Lisa’s story, and how her hard-earned success has culminated in a range of premium wines suited to every occasion. Most Distinctive Wine Brand - New South Wales able to flawlessly combine taste, quality, and experience to create more than just a drink. Lisa McGuigan Wines grants customers access to bottled memories waiting to be made, with each case imbued with the recognition of what makes wine special to people across the world. Combined, these elements effortlessly showcase Lisa’s dreams made reality, and it’s wonderful to see. Sourcing fruit for its blends from around the globe, Lisa McGuigan Wines is an international wine brand whose name deserves to share a spotlight with the greats. And with such a capable winemaker behind it, the business has managed to thrive in a variety of ways. From being recognised as one of the Top 20 Liquor Industry Identities, to being inducted into the Business Women’s Hall of Fame, Lisa stands as an inspiration to anyone hoping to follow their hearts and create something truly meaningful. Though she may have had the lineage to support her, Lisa McGuigan leveraged her personal drive to succeed in her field. In doing so, she’s become a reputable figure whose example is sure to lead Australia’s winemaking industry forward in the years to come. Contact: Jill Watson Company: Lisa McGuigan Wines Web Address: https://www.lisamcguiganwines.com/ ollowing the flourishing success of a long and inspirational career within the hospitality industry, Lisa McGuigan knew that there was more in store for her than being the Head Wine Buyer at a prestigious 5-star hotel in Sydney. Though her role suited her down to the ground, it was clear that her true calling echoed from where the Hunter Valley name began – in winemaking – and Lisa decided that it was finally time to pursue a new dream. So, in the mid 1990’s, Lisa returned to the family business with a new idea: to launch a new wine brand and destination cellar door. Though there was no certainty that her ambitions would thrive, Lisa adapted her passions wherever she saw fit. In doing so, she cultivated one of Australia’s most successful and recognisable wine brands, Tempus Two. Though Tempus Two heralded greatness in its own right, Lisa didn’t let her ambitions end there. On the contrary, she went on to further invest in another journey altogether – a journey that led her to the creation of Lisa’s Wine Vaults. This retail wine business was an instant hit among Australia’s wine connoisseurs, providing a variety of options for them to sample for over five years. And yet, in 2010, Lisa struck gold once again, with her vision for the future finally manifesting in the form of Lisa McGuigan Wines. Standing as the very representation of its creator’s love for the wine industry, the brand has become the face of a new era – one that sees Lisa compiling collections that truly reflect her passion for the art of winemaking. Now, Lisa McGuigan Wines is highly regarded as a beacon of quality winemaking within Australia’s wine market. While appreciating the extensive work carried out by her father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, Lisa has devised an entirely new approach to the craft that has garnered success for her business time and time again. Partnered with her immense understanding of the world of hospitality, Lisa is F
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