Alumni in Focus: Ana Hranilovic
PhD in Wine Microbiology Ana Hranilovic is this month's Alumni in Focus.
After completing her Bachelor in Horticulture and Masters in Viticulture and Oenology in Croatia, this month's Alumni in Focus, Ana commenced her PhD in Wine Microbiology. Her interest in ‘unconventional’ grapes was extended to ‘unconventional’ yeasts, and for the past five years she has been working on selecting strains to help winemakers make better wines in warming climates.
What are your hobbies?
Fermenting stuff! I recently discovered the joys homebrewing and lacto-fermenting fruits and vegetables. I am also quite excited about my own wine label (Domaine Ludo Wines) started with Marcell Kustos and Olaf Schelezki, two close friends who also finished their PhDs in Wine Science at the Waite Campus.
Favourite place to eat when in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?
My go-to places are Parwana, Peel Street and Africola. I also really enjoy take away fish and chips from Stunned Mullet, served with a bottle of (Clare Valley) Riesling and a Henley Beach sunset.
If I could go back to my University days I would…
… learn more about (to me) the abstract world of business and entrepreneurship.
Most prized possession?
Lately I’ve been living out of a suitcase, so I am rather unattached to most material possessions. That said, I do not part with my pair of RM Williams boots.
Something that makes you smile?
Vinyasa flow.
Something you are grateful for?
The support of my friends and family, and good health.
If I could pursue a different career I would…
Run a self-sufficient farm.