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Michael leads the Crushpad winemaking team. He brings 20 years of international winemaking experience to Crushpad, including his role as CEO and Chief Winemaker at Yarra Valley’s Oakridge Estate a company that he took public in 1996. Michael’s wines have been recognized internationally with awards including the Warren Winiarski Stag’s Leap Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon of Show, the Wolf Blass Trophy for Best Australian Red Wine of Show at London's International Wine and Spirit Competition, and the award for Best New World Pinot Noir at the International Wine Challenge in London. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Oenology from Australia’s Famed Roseworthy Agricultural College. | 