Is making wine in Australia sustainable considering all of the challenges the country is facing with climate change? Speaking to producer Mac Forbes certainly gives hopes. Based in the Yarra Valley, Forbes employs regenerative farming practices with no irrigation. The resulting wines are fresh, vibrant and often below 13%. Join us to hear what makes it possible.

Born, raised and now making wine in the Yarra Valley in Victoria, Mac Forbes has become one of the region's shining lights and one of the country's biggest champions of sustainable terroir driven wines.

His travels across Europe informed his view on how the world sees Australian wine and influenced his winemaking style and his range.

His focus, however, has always been on the vineyard where he believes that all great wines are made. As his own website says, since his first vintage in 2004 he is moving to 'something with far greater focus on regenerative farming and total vitality of the land. Life and the balance between all living entities is now what we strive to embrace.

Future proofing is a concept we spend a lot of time considering, given the changing nature of seasons. This is a multi-faceted discussion, with significant emphasis on site selection, farming practices and suitability of alternative varieties. Through careful consideration of soil profile, property aspect, seasonal rainfall and growing degree days, we are able to tailor our farming to the needs of each individual property and establish vines that are less dependent on our inputs.

It is worth noting we have now moved into areas that have historically been considered too marginal for vines. By increasing our engagement with the land, and approaching farming decisions with a long-term view, we hope that we will see vitality, balance and diversity in our vineyards for generations to come.'