12 Rising Talents Secure Places on 15th Len Evans Tutorial

12 rising talents have been selected to take part in the 15^th Len Evans Tutorial.

Held in the Hunter Valley, the Len Evans Tutorial supports professionals working in wine, vineyard, hospitality and sales to develop their wine knowledge and appreciation.

During the week-long course, selected participants are given the opportunity to experience the practical demands of wine show judging, tasting some of the most revered, rarest and oldest wines alongside a number of the nation’s top wine experts.

Described as “the most exclusive wine school in the world” by James Halliday, scholars of the tutorial often go onto judge at major wine shows across Australia.

This year’s scholars will be tutored by James Halliday himself, as well as Ian McKenzie, Iain Riggs, Gary Steel, Michael Hill Smith and Tyson Stelzer.

2015 Len Evans Tutorial Scholars

Marie Clay, Winemaker, Wolf Blass

Adam Cotterell, Retail Sales & Events Manager, City Wine Shop

Matt Dunne, Group Sommelier, Morsul

Patrick Haddock, Owner/Wine Writer-Blogger, Reserve Wine Bar

Peter Kelly, Senior Winemaker, Peter Lehmann Wines

Gwyneth Olsen, Chief Winemaker/General Manager, Briar Ridge Vineyard

Simon Osicka, Winemaker/Viticulturist, Paul Osicka Wines

Luke Skeer, Senior Winemaker/Winery Manager, Devil’s Lair Vineyard

Simon Steele, Winemaker, Medhurst Wines

Liam Van Pelt, Assistant Winemaker, Chapel Hill Winery

Daniel Swincer, Red Winemaker, Pernod Ricard Winemakers

James Welsh, Sommelier/Co-owner, Stillwater Restaurant/Black Cow Bistro/Mill Providore

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