Andre, a Winemaker at McLaren Vale’s Bondar Wines, will fly Business Class to Europe with Len Evans Tutorial's principal sponsor, Singapore Airlines, to visit some of the world's most famous wine-producing regions and producers.

Andre, with his wife Selina, handpicked Shiraz for their first vintage at Bondar in 2012. Before then, Andre’s career began in the wine industry in 2001, namely at Nepenthe in the Adelaide Hills and traversing the globe with time spent in the Northern Rhone at Domaine Allain Graillot.

Many of the rarest, oldest, and greatest wines were opened in an extraordinary few days from 30 October to 3 November, when 12 Australian wine professionals, including sommeliers, educators, trade, and winemakers, were put through some of the most rewarding tastings of their lives. 

This year marked the 21st rendition of the Tutorial since its inception in 2001. The week commenced with twelve nervous and eager scholars descending the stairs for their first judging bracket of Riesling.

This year, the Tutorial held five judging sessions, including Riesling, Shiraz and Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet et al. Wine highlights from these sessions included a 2015 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Kabinett, 2018 Domaine Jamet Côte-Rôtie, 2019 Penfolds Reserve Bin 19A, 2021 Stargazer Palisander Vineyard and 2018 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity.

Masterclasses this year included ‘Barolo’ led by Jane Faulkner, ‘Wendouree’ led by Michael Hill-Smith AM MW, ‘Champagne Prestige’ led by Tyson Stelzer, ‘Grenache’ led by Steve Pannell and ‘a short tour of Burgundy’ led by Philip Rich with the coveted ‘Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’ led by James Halliday AM held on the Friday morning.

Wine highlights from these masterclasses included 2016 Giacomo Conterno Barolo 'Francia', 1994 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec, 2012 Salon S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut, 2011 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve and 2017 Domaine du Clos de Tart Grand Cru.