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Michael Raffaele Telera has always felt at home on the Mornington Peninsula, and it’s no wonder. His parents migrated to Australia from coastal towns in Puglia, Italy, and passed down a family winemaking tradition that dates back to the 1500s, hence the family crest etched on every bottle.

Childhood memories were steeped in summer holidays at Flinders, Rosebud and Rye, where there was always an interaction of people, food, music and wine.

That culture inspired Michael to learn the art of winemaking, a craft that has evolved by way of respecting old-world techniques coupled with the study of new-world contemporary oenological practices.

Michael’s winemaking journey began in 2008 at Paradigm Hill, where he plied his craft as a cellar hand before becoming an assistant winemaker.

In 2011, Michael began leasing a vineyard in Red Hill, and the Telera brand has grown to now sourcing premium fruit across the Mornington Peninsula.