Russell & Suitor

Winemaker and owner Alex Russell is based in Tasmania's Pipers River, where he produces the cool-climate varieties of chardonnay, pinot noir, riesling and sauvignon blanc, under the label Russell & Suitor. He also has a significant focus on alternative varieties under his Alejandro, Franca’s Vineyard and Plums & Roses labels (saperavi, durif, vermentino, lagrein, arneis, nero d’avola, montepulciano, etc), making an extensive range of wines out of his Renmark property in South Australia. Russell began his winemaking career at Angove, Zilzie and the Riverland Vine Improvement Committee nursery in the early '00s. -ERIN LARKIN