Great wine is made in the vineyard. No doubt – but maybe it also emerges from life. Do the brightest moments, and those filed under character-building, find their way into the glass? Basket Range winemaker Alex Schulkin will ponder the question. Ashton in the Adelaide Hills is home to Russian-born Schulkin and his wife Galit Shachaf. Their artisan label The Other Right is focused on crafting wines that are precise, pure and exciting – wines made using natural methods and without preservatives. Together they are champions of the lo-fi scene, advocating for sustainable practices while making a cult range snapped up soon after each release. Join Schulkin at the chic Leigh Street Wine Room to consider how unforgettable wines emerge, and the influence of a winemaker’s personal experiences on the finished product.