Born from the trials & travels of Trudy Stacy
When Nick and I started Clandestine Vineyards, it was a moment of absolute clarity for us both. Nick has 30 years of experience in the wine game, which is a huge asset to me and to our business. For many years, I focused on being a Mum and a career woman, serving the corporate world for 3 decades. I came to a place where I wanted to put the right thin
gs first. It took serious challenges to figure out who I could be. To recognise what drives me. But I am there. I am proud. And I want to share what it’s all about. It’s the people I surround myself with; the family and friends that challenge and cherish me. It’s the heart and authenticity of Australian food and wine that I enjoy and share with these same family and friends. It’s travelling all over the world and seeing and tasting the local food of local people, sharing in the pride and passion in why they cook a certain way or make particular style of wine. I wanted to broaden our horizon to include the natural wine market. I wanted to showcase grapes with no intervention, to hero a true expression of their essence. Vin Nat is a fantastic opportunity to appreciate a grape’s heritage and flavour. The wines we have selected to form a part of Break Free symbolise the parts of my life that signify balance and clarity. Trudy Stacy - Vintner, Break Free Natural Wines
