Navigating the wine
industry since 1993
Guiding wine brands with clarity, expertise, and confidence.
Starboard Wine is a premium wine consultancy led by winemaker Will Shields. With more than 30 years of experience across Australia and New Zealand, we provide tailored support for brands seeking to produce high-quality Margaret River wines. From fruit sourcing to blending, bottling, compliance, and trade representation, Starboard Wine offers practical expertise and steady guidance through every stage of the winemaking process..
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Personalised Winemaking
Winemaking services built for your brand. Virtual Winemaking
Create premium wine from wherever you are. Starboard Wine provides remote winemaking for brands that cannot be on-site. From sourcing fruit and managing vintage to bottling and compliance, Will Shields acts as your trusted partner. You stay informed at every stage while he ensures everything is done with precision and care.
Winemaker on Demand
Experienced support when you need it most. Starboard Wine’s Winemaker for Hire service offers flexible, short-term expertise during vintage, bottling, or busy production periods. Bring Will in for specific projects or on-site leadership with no ongoing commitment required.
Wine Consulting
Strategic advice for brands ready to grow. Whether you are building a new label, scaling an existing one, or improving internal systems, Starboard Wine delivers clear guidance backed by three decades of hands-on experience. Will simplifies complex decisions and keeps your winemaking process on track.
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