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Biography

A career in science beckoned Justin after completing degrees in Industrial Chemistry and Food Science, but a tasting of 1996 Grosset Riesling and 1980 Grange with his polymers professor and an MW in Sydney in 1997 led Justin to winemaking instead.

Vintage at d'Arenberg in 1999 cemented his move but it was under the guidance of Philip Shaw at Rosemount where his knowledge blossomed. Over the next 5 years he worked vintages in the Hunter, France and Margaret River and ran winemaking trials and research for the Southcorp group of wineries.

From 2004 to 2007 Justin was the European based winemaker for Southcorp/Foster's drawing on his experiences to deliver technical, educational and public relations expertise and training across the UK, Middle East and Europe.

In 2008 he founded a boutique wine brand in the Yarra Valley, a joint venture he continues today, and made wine in Spain.

He can be found grinning broadly when travelling, watching the Wallabies wallop England, drinking white Burgundy or eating tapas.