Geraldine McFaul is one of the most experienced and respected winemakers on the Mornington Peninsula. When she started out with Stonier in the mid-90s, the region's wine scene was still in its infancy. Yes, it was 20-odd years since the first vines went in - and good wines had been grown - but it had been a hit-and-miss, trial-and-error ride. Gerry was there as it finished teething, went through its growing pains and shot to global stardom - albeit on an artisanal scale, and thanks in large part to the phenomenal popularity of cooler-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

It was a pleasure to sit down with Gerry on the eve of vintage 2023 to talk about this evolution. The accompanying footage here was shot in the autumn once those wines were tucked away. And the video was published almost 12 months after the conversation took place - but I thought it was well worth sharing Gerry's generous wisdom with you.