Lauren Hansen
A lot of winemakers who grow up in wine-growing regions romanticise their old stomping grounds, and often deliberately work towards returning to their home regions when starting their own labels. Not so much Lauren Hansen, who grew up in the Limestone Coast region and sought to escape it – only to find that her career drew her back. Hansen’s own label, Bloomfield, celebrates the Limestone Coast through a mix of unusual varieties – currently grüner veltliner, petit verdot, and mencía – and allows her opportunities for unfettered winemaking expression. With one Bloomfield release under her belt, Hansen’s just getting started, but her enthusiasm for her project is undeniable.
