International Pinot Noir Tasting

Paul Mcardle is a familiar presence on Western Australian and international wine stages, leading masterclasses and tastings with quiet authority. His journey began in the 1990s, crafting a small-batch label with a friend and earning the coveted MW tasting credential in 2003. Executive tenures at Fraser Gallop, Howard Park and Higher Plane followed.

Now CEO of Overstory, Mcardle stewards Small Wonder and Wayfinder vineyards in Tasmania and Margaret River, a Dunsborough cellar door, and Small Story Merchants, curating fine imports across Australia.

Melanie Chester brings deep expertise in winemaking and a passion for site expression. Her journey spans iconic estates including Seppelt Great Western, d’Arenberg, and Quinta do Crasto. A former Young Winemaker of the Year, she was also the youngest scholar of The Len Evans Tutorial. With a degree in Viticulture and Oenology from the University of Adelaide, Chester approaches winemaking with clarity and precision — letting each vineyard speak for itself. Outside the winery, she finds joy in ocean swims, homegrown herbs, handmade pasta, and time shared with friends and family.