By Chance Wines is the unlikely story of two individuals from completely different wine backgrounds, colliding…
“Growing up in the Coal Valley of Tasmania, with farming heritage that dates back to Early Tasmanian convict settlement, a love of the land and nature has always run through my veins. Growing up on a farm neighbouring a developing and soon to be prominent vineyard, I have worked in the vines for as long as i can remember. Since completing school I have been stationed at Frogmore Creek wines for over a decade. My time at Frogmore has been immeasurable and has afforded me many opportunities including the opportunity to work multiple vintages in Oregon, USA and Germany where I have expanded my love and knowledge of Pinot Noir and Riesling respectively. ”
— Michael Belbin
“Born and Raised in Niagara Falls, I was surrounded by Canada’s most established wine region. That, combined with having Italian grandparents, who (low-key) made wine in their cantina, inspired my great love of vino. After finishing high school I enrolled in the Oenology and Viticulture program at Brock University where I studied (cried) through numerous chemistry classes and a hectic mealybug thesis. During my degree, I moved between Niagara and the west coast of Canada for various harvests, cementing my love for cool-climate viticulture and winemaking. Upon graduation I decided I wanted to travel a bit further. This landed me in Oregon, USA which is where Michael and I met...”
— Julie Lupia