Dr Alana Seabrook has worked in the wine industry for over 20 years in winemaking, wine research and application, wine microbiology, diagnostics and laboratory. After completing a degree in Viticulture and Oenology through the university of Verona, Italy, she completed a PhD in wine microbiology at the University of Adelaide and went on to work in industry in various production-based roles. Alana was employed as the technical manager for Laffort Australia from 2017 to 2022 at which point she moved into the Winechek laboratory group from January 2022. She completed an MBA through the University of Adelaide in 2023 whereby her masters project looked at Innovation systems in the wine industry – Strengthening the relationship between industry bodies and research entities. In her role at Winechek, she operates from the Barossa Valley and works alongside a national team of wine scientists who specialise in microbiology, biochemistry, oenology, molecular biology, and chemistry. They support wineries throughout Australia by providing analytical data and optimizing their processes. Alana is an active member in the ASVO and is both regional SA ASVO director and nominated ASVO/AWITC director. You will find her in the lab, looking under a microscope and is experienced in troubleshooting any analytical or process challenges that come along.
