Winemaker
Michael Fragos
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- McLaren Vale, Australia
i. Biography
Coming Up
Roseworthy Wine College, South Australia, is where the technical base of Michael Fragos’s work was built, in a setting known for disciplined study and close attention to grape, site, and cellar process. That foundation was carried through at Roseworthy Agricultural, where a Graduate diploma in Oenology added more depth to the technical side of the craft. The result is training that sits behind the bottle: the practical discipline to work a wine through to completion without losing sight of how each decision changes the final shape.
Where They Are Now
Structured Shiraz and Cabernet from McLaren Vale now sit at the center of the work, and that focus places Michael Fragos squarely in a tradition where structure has to carry fruit, balance, and restraint at the same time. McLaren Vale gives those wines depth and presence; the craft lies in keeping that material in order. In that register, structure becomes more than a style note. It is the framework that gives the wine line, shape, and room to unfold, with precision doing more of the work than excess.
Signature
The Devil Shiraz 2020 and The Vicar Shiraz are among Michael Fragos’s signature wines, and both names point to a cellar voice built around Shiraz with presence and definition. The Devil Shiraz 2020 marks a fixed point in the timeline, while The Vicar Shiraz adds another clear expression of the same approach. Read together, they show a consistent concern for concentration, poise, and architecture in the glass. In a portfolio shaped by structure, these wines are the most direct evidence of how that craft is being applied.
Honors
No awards are cited for Michael Fragos.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Michael
What is Michael Fragos's current role?
As of 2026, Michael Fragos is Chief Winemaker and General Manager.
Where did Michael Fragos train or study?
Michael Fragos trained at Roseworthy Wine College, South Australia and Graduate diploma in Oenology at Roseworthy Agricultural.
What is Michael Fragos known for?
Structured McLaren Vale Shiraz and Cabernet.
