Introducing the 2024 Scholars
The 2024 Len Evans Tutorial board has announced the 12 Australian wine professionals who will be the next participants in the 22nd Tutorial being held in the Hunter Valley from 4 – 8 November 2024.
The 12 successful scholars were selected from over 165 candidates and will attend what is said to be ‘the greatest wine school on earth’.
The 2024 students are:
Nicole Brasier, Winemaker, Accolade Wines, SA
Lisa Cardelli, Wine Writer & Co-ordinator, Halliday Wine Companion, Vic
Greg Clack, Winemaker & Owner, Chain of Ponds/XO Wine Co, SA
Tim Dexter, Senior Winemaker, Oakridge Wines, Vic
Lauren Hansen, Winemaker, Penley Estate, SA
Andrew Higgins, Chief Winemaker, Tamburlaine Organic Wines, NSW
Marcell Kustos, Principal, MKW Consulting, SA
Jonathon Mattick, Winemaker & Viticulturist, Canobolas Wines, NSW
Aaron Mercer, Winemaker, Mercer Wines, NSW
Foni Pollitt, Owner, Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, WA
Skye Salter, Winemaker & Co-owner, Paralian Wines, SA
Rohan Smith, Chief Winemaker, Medhurst Wines, Vic
Sally Evans, Chair of the Board said: “The Selection Panel was once again knocked out by the calibre of applicants, with a stellar short list that made the final twelve the topic of much discussion as we aim to create a balanced group from across the industry and the country. The Board encourages all those who were unsuccessful to continue to refine their skills and reapply in 2025.”
Over the decades, the Len Evans Tutorial has proved to be an invaluable training ground for its scholars many of whom have gone on to become wine show chairs and senior wine judges, industry leaders and better wine professionals. This is the legacy of the Tutorial and Len Evans’ vision.
Foundation Sponsors for 2024: Brokenwood, Leeuwin Estate, Mount Pleasant, Shaw + Smith, Tahbilk, Tyrrell’s Vineyards and Yalumba Wine Company.
Principal Sponsors for 2024: Cullen Wines, De Iulius, Deep Woods Estate, Evans Family, Handpicked Wines, Hickinbotham Wines, Joval, Merivale, Pernod-Ricard, Riedel, Singapore Airlines, Skillogallee, Spicers Guesthouse, Tapanappa, Torbreck, Trevor Drayton Foundation, Wirra Wirra and Yarra Yering, plus Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, Royal Adelaide Wine Show, the Sydney Royal Wine Show and the Royal Queensland Wine Awards.
Philanthropist Basil Sellers continues as Patron of the Len Evans Tutorial.
All tuition, accommodation, travel, wine and food is covered by Tutorial sponsors and donors.
