Vasse Felix winemaker David Dowden has left the high-profile Margaret River wine producer after what is believed to be a disagreement over the appointment of Virginia Willcock late last year as the head of the group’s winemaking operations.

Vasse Felix winemaker David Dowden has left the high-profile Margaret River wine producer after what is believed to be a disagreement over the appointment of Virginia Willcock late last year as the head of the group’s winemaking operations.