Our first visit to Avani Wines wasn’t planned—it was serendipity. The small, biodynamic vineyard in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula was closed the day we arrived, yet Shashi and Devendra Singh welcomed us in, opening their tasting room and sharing their wines and beautiful story. Fast forward eight years when we returned, they greeted us like old friends. Shashi Singh is not your typical winemaker. Born in Haryana, India, she moved to Australia through an arranged marriage, supporting her husband’s restaurant while raising their children. Yet, a love for the land and an inquisitive scientific mind led her to an unconventional path.