Martin Moran

Argentinian born and trained Dr Martin Moran has crammed a lot into a life. Studying in Mendoza, he undertook a degree in agriculture specialising in viticulture and oenology. One of his areas of special interest is traditional-method blanc de blancs with extended (five to 10 years) time on lees.  

In 2021 Moran won the award for the ASVO Oenology Paper of the year for analysing the impact on chemical and sensory attributes of wines made from grapes picked later then usual.  

Destiny, fortune or just life brought him to a beautiful home in the Adelaide Hills, and in 2010 Moran established Mordrelle Wines with his wife and parents. Situated in Hahndorf, the grapes come from their own small vineyard and local growers for late disgorged blanc de blancs sparkling wines, and eight glorious wines from Langhorne Creek growers, some of which are perfectly paired in the popular Argentinian bbq & wine experience. Some of his late fathers’ paintings can be found on Mordrelle’s labels.