


Dan Piwko-Graham
Winemaking Consultant
22 years of experience. 40+ vintages. Let the vineyard lead.
After two decades making wine from Barolo to Central Otago - from wild ferments to structured Bordeaux blends - I’ve learned this:
The best wines happen when you stop fighting your fruit and start listening to it.
I work with wineries who want to make honest, expressive wines that feel true to place. No dogma, no overcomplication - just thoughtful guidance, calm support, and the benefit of hard-earned experience when and where you need it most.
Whether you’re rethinking your style, refining your cellar processes, or navigating a tricky vintage, I offer collaborative support built on trust, intuition, and respect for the land.
One-Off Consult
Clear advice when you need it.
Sometimes all it takes is a fresh perspective. Whether your ferment is stuck, unsure about a picking decision, or just want honest tasting feedback - I can help.- Single session support, tailored to your needs
- Available in person (SA based) or remotely
- Quick, clear insight - no fluff, no jargon
📌 Ideal for: Winemakers who want to talk something through, make a call with confidence, or test their instincts.
Project Support
A steady hand through key moments.
From pre-vintage planning to bottling, I work alongside you on a specific project - blending insight with practical support when it matters most.- Strategy sessions and style refinement
- Harvesting and fermentation decisions, pressing and vessel choices
- Blending, bottling, packaging and post vintage reviews
- Hands on support or behind-the-scenes guidance
- Vineyard development planning and site-specific guidance
📌 Ideal for: Wineries launching a new wine, refining a style, or working through a transitional phase.
Ongoing Partnership
Grow something lasting.
Winemaking is seasonal - but real evolution takes time. This longer-term collaboration gives space to explore, improve and evolve your wines with consistency and purpose.- Regular check-ins, tastings and planning sessions
- Cellar team mentoring and staff support
- Blending advice and release planning
- Guidance on style direction, new varieties, or low-intervention shifts
- Vineyard development planning and site-specific guidance
📌 Ideal for: Wineries looking to deepen their identity, develop team confidence, and grow sustainably across seasons.
Why Work With Me?
👉 40+ vintages under my belt - Still learning something new every harvest
👉 Your vineyard knows best - I just help you hear what it's saying
👉 I think about the whole picture - Not just this vintage, but where your wines are headed
👉 Real-world solutions - What actually works in your winery, not textbook theory
👉 Steady hand when things get crazy - Vintage gets intense. I keep things calm


Your fruit has more to give.
Your team wants to learn and grow.
Your wines are good - but they could say more.
Let’s work together to bring that out - steadily, confidently, and in a way that still feels like you.

