I initially undertook a Bachelor of Science (Hons), majoring in Microbiology and Immunology. However, after a few years working in the medical research and extensive travel, I realised wine was a far more interesting career option.

Primary area(s) of work: Wine production

Industry sector(s): Winemaking

Wine styles: Orange wines, Sparkling wine, Sweet wines, VDN, Still white, Still red, Still rosé, Still wines

Wine region expertise: Australia, Chile, France

Market expertise: Australia, North America

Specialisms: Processing of grapes, Fermentation, Maturation and blending, Stabilisation and clarification, Production of sparkling wines, Production of fortified wines, Economics of wine production, Legal compliance with authorised oenological practices, Wine pigments, Wine styling, Elevage / maturation, Blending, Preparation of finished wine for bottling, Packing and labelling, Quality assurance and control, Bulk shipment, Bottling, Legal compliance on authorised packaging and labelling, Sensory evaluation , Marketing wine, Identifying and meeting consumer demand, Importation, Distribution, Direct to consumer, Supermarket and multiple retail, Food and wine pairing, Restaurant wines, Wine labels, Wine laws and regulations, Branding, Wine judging