Wednesday, 18 June 2025
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Sebastian Atkins-Davis
Cindy McLEISH
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Sebastian Atkins-Davis
Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (09:46): It is not often you hear about an acclaimed 14-year-old winemaker. Sebastian Atkins-Davis from Steels Gate Wines in Dixons Creek has gained praise for his unique and well-received ‘smerlot’ and Atkins-Davis cabernet shiraz. Seb is following in the footsteps of his fathers, Steels Gate Wines owners and winemakers Matthew Davis and Brad Atkins, and he is leading the way in his winemaking process, even though he is not old enough to drink it. Great job, Seb. I look forward to watching what else you achieve and drinking more great wines from Steels Gate.