WATCH | Ministry of Clouds on Crafting Wine and Collecting Art They Love
With extensive careers in the world of wine, Bernice Ong and Julian Forwood founded Ministry of Clouds in 2012 with the sole goal of crafting wines with gastronomy in mind.
The independent winery and Official Wine Partner of the Fair finds its home on 11 hectares in the McLaren Vale. Their modern Australian wines are crafted simply and traditionally, with complexity derived from many small ferments, either in traditional open vats or concrete eggs, with indigenous yeasts, multiple picking passes to retain acid, and a mosaic of distinguished vineyards to provide layers of flavour and tannin. The goal is transparency, balance and elegance, recognition of site and season, sustainable farming, and contemporary yet classic wines from the ancient vines and geology of their vineyard.
Melbourne Art Fair speaks with Bernice and Julian about their journey in wine, and their avid interest in art, showing us some of the pieces they have collected in their home over the years.
Visit the Ministry of Clouds Wine Bar & Bistro, designed and furnished by Dann Event Hire, at Melbourne Art Fair this month. Select from a McLaren Vale Dry Rosรฉ, a Clare Valley Riesling or an Adelaide Hills Chardonnay and discover art from over 100 contemporary artists.
20 – 23 February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Click here to secure tickets.