Author: Mark
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Four Wine Questions I Always Ask Customers and Guests (+ bonuses)
In my career spanning hospitality and retail, I have come across many different customers. I have found that most customers have a rough idea of what they are after, and […]
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My Experience of the Advanced Sommelier Exam, Attempt #1, August 2018
The original version of this article was first published on 14 August 2018. Disclaimer: The following is purely a recollection of my own experience of preparing and sitting for the Advanced […]
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My Experience of the Advanced Wine Assessment Course
The original version of this article was first published on 17 November 2021. Early in 2021 I was honoured to receive the Sydney Royal Wine Professional Development Scholarship, which placed […]
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A Love Letter to Australian Wine
This image should illustrate the main point clearly; the great Old World wine countries of Europe, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, etc… could all comfortably fit within the area […]
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Losing 10 kg and Ending Snoring – My Experience With Prolonged Fasting
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional in any sense, and I strongly recommend seeking professional advice before you or anyone else thinks to try anything similar to what I […]
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How You Can Learn About Wine (and Life) By Tasting Purposefully
If you don’t work in the wine industry, and you don’t have the time to deeply study about wine, the best way to learn is through tasting. Lots and lots […]
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A Fresh Start
It’s been a long time, but it seems that circumstances have finally aligned to allow me to approach this website with a fresh perspective. Coming into the new year, a […]