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Luigi and Athalie Bazzani.
Proprietors. Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort
LUIGI BAZZANI grew up in a vineyard in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy.
He has owned Warrenmang Vineyard in the Australian Pyrenees wine region (Victoria) since the first commercial vintage in 1977 and has been involved in winemaking there in a "hands on" capacity since that time.
With over 50 years of experience, Luigi Bazzani consistently strives to produce the finest varietal and blends through the marriage of time honoured traditional methods with the knowledge of the new world. Some of Luigi’s many accolades include:
- Lugi and Athalie Bazzani -Inducted into “Legend Status” – Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2008
- Luigi Bazzani. - Crown Content "Who's Who in Victoria" 2008
- Past President of the Wine and Food Society of Central Victoria
- Honoured by the Wine and Food Society of Australia twice for excellence and contribution to the elevation of standards of food and wine in Australia.
- Winner of The Age Special Award for Excellence (one recipient each year) for outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry and for achieving levels of excellence in the service of food and wine.
Sean Schwager
Bachelor of Science (Wine Science)
Wine Maker
After leaving business finance started work in the wine industry in 1999, working for both super premium and large commercial wineries. Winemaker since 2004 and current winemaker at Warrenmang since 2007. Completed Bachelor of Science (Wine Science) in 2006 and currently completing Bachelor of Science (Viticulture) through Charles Sturt University. Very passionate about winemaking and optimising grape potential. Sean has a string of accolades to his name with many 5 star Warrenmang wines made each year. We are proud to have such talent in our winery. Sean loves to meet our guests and show them through the cellar and underground barrel hall.... dont forget to come and say hello to him when you visit.
Sam Pinzone
Executive Chef
After 6 months at Warrenmang, Sam Pinzone is feeling at home. You can feel the winds of change blowing strongly in the Pyrenees, and its a pleasant breeze they blow. Our young and ambitious brigade of chefs, Brunno, Sarah and Stewart, gently guided by Exec Chef Sam, have all settled contentedly into the tiny hamlet of Moonambel; Sam and the team are determined to make their mark and to breathe some exciting fresh air into the Warrenmang Kitchen.
With his Eurasian background showing through in his creative dishes, Sam's passion and joy when working with food is positively expressed daily in his dedication to creating delicious and visually beautiful dishes to please his guests.
"Since I was a child, I craved those flavours of sweet, sour, hot and salty, not just in Asian food, but in all foods, and I do believe the food I cook is truly Australian because of it. I can remember my first taste of a really beautiful rich spicy duck curry with pineapple and hints of ginger. To cook food you not only have to live and breathe it, as a chef,...you MUST love it". Sam Pinzone
Sam has worked at both Rockpool Bar & Grill and Jacques Reymond, he has had his training in the best of both worlds. The simplicity of Perry's dishes and the finesse of Jacques Reymond has given Sam experience beyond his tender years. Using the best produce available in the Pyrenees, Sam is bringing his love of cooking and the flavours of the region to the tables at Warrenmang Vineyard & Resort.
Kevin Buckle.
Maitre’D
WINNER OF THE 2011-2012 GOLDEN PLATE AWARD for outstanding service and excellence, Hospitality, front of house - Goldfields Region of Victoria.
Kevin Buckle has been one of Warrenmang's greatest assets for 20 years, and in the words of recent Swedish guests at Warrenmang on NYE 2008 "he makes the place!") Kevin has worked with various members of the Bazzani family since time immemorial... he worked with Paola Bazzani (Luigi's sister) and Mario (Luigi's brother) in their Melbourne restaurants in the 80's. He also worked with Luigi and Athalie for several years at their famous La Scala Restaurant in Ballarat. Kevin is a very important part of the Warrenmang family and well known for his wicked sense of humour... (we had to ask Kevin to wear a nametag recently to deter him from telling guests he was ‘Luigi” – it was all very confusing for our patrons unfamiliar with Kevin’s little jokes. He loves to share his humour with our guests as he offers them his personal brand of excellent service, combined with his trademark laugh which can be always be heard around the resort.