Farming: Winemaker eyes France

A YOUNG winemaker with a passion for riesling and pinot gris has been awarded an international travel scholarship at the 2018 Victorian Wine Show.Mark Hickin, assistant winemaker at Seymour winery Wine by Sam, was awarded the scholarship at the ­recent Victorian Wine Show presentation ceremony at Mitchelton Winery in Nagambie. “This is such a great opportunity,” […]

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